Re: Losing periodical space Howlett, Lee Ann 15 May 2008 13:28 UTC
We have gone to a majority of online subscriptions and have noticed the same. Less clerical work but more hours for highly trained positions to handle the electronic materials. There has been no saving of labor -- although the type of labor has changed. Lee Ann Howlett ____________________________________ Lee Ann Howlett, MA, AHIP Head, Serials Dept. Shimberg Health Sciences Library University of South Florida 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC 31 Tampa, FL 33612 (813) 974-9080 Fax (813) 974-7032 LHOWLETT@HEALTHLIB.USF.EDU -----Original Message----- From: SERIALST: Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum on behalf of Ian Woodward Sent: Thu 5/15/2008 8:33 AM To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU Subject: Re: [SERIALST] Losing periodical space I have not done a rigorous census of our expenditure of man-hours, but I cannot imagine if I did that it would reveal that provision of electronic access had saved labor. We have seen a reduction in the quantum of clerical work and of the sort of manual work you could assign to work-study students, but we had to hire someone on salary for maintenance of digital access (addressing both technical problems) in addition to subcontracting work to SerialsSolutions. IW I. Woodward Serials Office Colgate University Libraries Case Library and Geyer Center for Information Technology 13 Oak Drive Hamilton, N.Y. 13346 Ph.: 315-228-7306 Fax: 315-228-7029 -----Original Message----- From: SERIALST: Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum [mailto:SERIALST@list.uvm.edu] On Behalf Of Rothbaum, Ellen Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 8:18 AM To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU Subject: Re: [SERIALST] Losing periodical space We have aggressively gone to the online only format. Not only does it save space, but labor as well. Just be careful about license agreements, especially in terms of ILLs and cancellation policies. Ellen Ellen Rothbaum, MS, AHIP Assistant Director Daniel Carroll Payson Medical Library North Shore University Hospital 300 Community Drive Manhasset, NY 11030 Voice: (516) 562-4324 Fax: (516) 562-2865 ellenr@nshs.edu -----Original Message----- From: SERIALST: Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum [mailto:SERIALST@list.uvm.edu] On Behalf Of Barbara A. Shipman Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 3:47 PM To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU Subject: [SERIALST] Losing periodical space I'm currently on a committee to help in the reorganization of our periodicals floor. Unfortunately, we will lose space rather than gain space (no surprises there). We will lose an area that houses our current journals as well as a couple of ranges for our bound journals. The periodicals will remain on the same floor. As far as I know, placing a some of the bound journals in the basement isn't a consideration. The challenging part for the committee is to figure out how to work with the same amount of journals with less room. I know a majority of you have been through the same situation in you libraries. I would greatly appreciate it if you could share your experiences with me. I hope to get some great ideas that will help our library accomplish this challenging feat. Thank you, Barbara Barbara A. Shipman Acquisitions Department Kresge Library Oakland University Rochester MI 48309 (248) 370-2482