-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Claims questions -- Linda Harding
Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 13:35:41 -0500
From: Sharon Wieczorek <swieczor@MERCYHURST.EDU>
Organization: Mercyhurst College

Hi,

Yes, there a lot of missing issues out there around the time of the
anthrax
scare. I found that some of them are starting to get here finally. I do
believe that pockets of mail were detained in areas around the country
and
are being searched carefully before being sent on its way. I will still
make claims after 45 days (computer generated lists) unless there is a
publisher request for a faster response or if the publisher has been a
problem before.

The other reason for late issues is the credit crunch and economic slow
down
in the publishing field. Some titles are not going to survive so you
need to
keep an eye on those kind of problem titles. I feel the publishing
industry
is taking a big hit economically right now and by next March, there will
be
about 25% fewer titles. I have been carefully monitoring the publishing
industry for over 30 years and all factors point to a major economic
impact
on publishing as a whole.

Hope this helps.

Sharon Wieczorek
Serials Supervisor
Hammermill Library
Mercyhurst College
501 East 38th St.
Erie, PA 16546

> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Claims questions
> Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 10:40:01 -0600
> From: Linda Harding <lindah@elmhurst.edu>
>
> Hello Serialisters,
>
> I have a question concerning the number of claims you all have been
> processing this fall.  Have any of you found that you have more than the
> usual number?
>
> I am becoming alarmed about the number of issues that are not finding
> their way to our library.  At first I thought that it could be
> attributed to the events of 9/11, then anthrax, but all through November
> and now even into December I am mssings LOTS of issues.  I am working
> with my subscription agent to fill in the missing issues and resolve any
> subscription problems, but I'd appreciate hearing from some of you
> concerning your experiences and insights.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Linda Harding
> Periodicals Assistant
> Elmhurst College Library
> Elmhurst, IL
>
> --
> Linda Harding
> Elmhurst College Library
> 190 Prospect Avenue
> Elmhurst, IL 60126