We have not generated such a list, but we are about to stop checking in
titles with limited retention as well as most titles replaced in MF (if
they are also available online).  We hope this will cut down on
unnecessary claim generation.

Would you please summarize for the list?  Thanks.

Jennifer van Sickle MLS
Serials Librarian/Sciences Coordinator
Trinity College Library
300 Summit St.
Hartford, CT USA 06106

Phone: 860-297-2250
Fax: 860-297-2251

jennifer.vansickle@trincoll.edu

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From: SERIALST: Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum
[mailto:SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU] On Behalf Of Chisman, Janet
Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 2:12 PM
To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU
Subject: [SERIALST] FW: core claiming and/or serial special lists

I am interested in hearing from libraries that have a list of core
titles that they claim and/or serial special.  What criteria did you use
in generating these lists?  Who participated in the decision?  How much
time do you think (know) it is saving - any figures on number of
unfilled claims/serial specials before using the lists and after?  How
much FTE you are saving?  Any information in this area would be
appreciated.

A quick literature search did not yield much.

Thank you.

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Janet Chisman
Head, Serials and Electronic Resources
Washington State University Libraries
Pullman, WA 99164-5610
Voice - 509.335.4941
Fax - 509.335.6721