Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 08:14:16 -0500
From: Marcia Trauernicht <mstwml@RITVAX.ISC.RIT.EDU>
Subject: Re: Journals circulation in academic/branch libraries (Sophia Fragou)

I haven't seen any responses on the list to Sophie's request on
circulation policies for serials, particularly in academic libraries.  I
am also interested in finding out if other libraries allow serials to
circulate, and if so, what restrictions apply.

Currently my library does not allow any serials to leave the building
(current issues, bound volumes or film).  Now some faculty and grad.
students are asking that they be allowed to check out journals and take
them back to their office.  Our director is interested in examining this
question more fully, so we are in the processing of gathering
information on the pros and cons of this issue.

Any information, either for or against circulating serials, would be
greatly appreciated.  If you do allow the circulation of serials at your
library, please give an outline of  who is eligible to check them out,
the loan period, etc.

Thanks for your help!

Marcia S. Trauernicht
Head of Cataloging/Serials
Wallace Library
Rochester Institute of Technology
90 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY  14623-5604
(716) 475-7292
mstwml@rit.edu