Stefanie,
I just printed out a copy of a really good guide Kim
Maxwell wrote at MIT, it can be found at:

http://macfadden.mit.edu/colserv/seracq/claiming/when.html

Melodie
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: SERIALST: Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum
> [mailto:SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU]On Behalf Of DuBose, Stefanie
> Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:38 PM
> To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU
> Subject: [SERIALST] Adjusting claim periods
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> We're starting to updating our claim periods using our
> vendors' recommended schedules.  In general, how much time
> should elapse between the first, second and third claims?
> And yes, we are still checking in print issues, although I'm
> thinking of a potential pilot project to see how eliminating
> check-in would impact our service.  I've been known to send
> shivers of terror through the unit when I mention not
> claiming journals...
>
> Thanks!
>
> Stefanie
>
> Stefanie DuBose
> Head, Acquisitions
> Academic Library Services
> East Carolina University
> Greenville, NC 27258-4353
> (p)252-328-2598
> (f)252-328-4834
> duboses@mail.ecu.edu
>