That's what I get for thinking the library/book shipping rates would mimic the first class but be cheaper. :-( I thought the whole idea of library rates was that they were less expensive. No, hah? Sorry to confuse your issue then. Thanks, Tracie Tracie L. Hall Chapman University Law Library Serials and Acquisitions Librarian 370 N. Glassell 3rd Floor Orange, Califiornia 92866 (714) 628-2539 Fax: (714) 628-2560 trhall@chapman.edu -----Original Message----- From: SERIALST: Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum [mailto:SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU] On Behalf Of Sarah D. Tusa Sent: Friday, March 30, 2007 6:38 AM To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU Subject: Re: [SERIALST] Postal Rates (per request from list member!) Actually, we were more concerned about the rise of the library rate, more so than the first class postal rates, and the impact that the higher library rate would have on the price of journals and books. In other words, would the increased cost to ship materials to us show up in supplemental invoices for journals and higher shipping charges for the books we order (and maybe some insidiously hidden price increase for the books themselves?) I'm sure that our Business Manager will see higher bills for the ILL packages that get mailed out and the first-class letters, but our main concern was for the shipping charges for things we purchase. The first-class rate hike is annoying, but it's not our primary concern in this instance. Good luck! Sarah -----Original Message----- From: SERIALST: Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum [mailto:SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU] On Behalf Of Hall, Tracie Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2007 3:57 PM To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU Subject: Re: [SERIALST] Postal Rates (per request from list member!) At the risk of revealing my ignorance, since you only got one *intelligent* response I'll now add my hesitant 2 cents--but with the disclaimer that I don't do much of our library's shipping and don't have that new schedule of prices you mentioned having been handed. My limited information is that the price for the first ounce goes up from 39 cents to 41 cents (2 cents more)--the price for the additional ounces drops from 24 to 17 cents (7 cents less) per ounce, so I'm thinking (always dangerous for me as math is not my strong suit) that a package that's 2 ounces was 63 cents and now it's 58 cents. (Although, I'm pretty sure our library is forced to round everything up to the nearest pound, so no 58 cent packages for us--but still a pound is cheaper than it used to be.) Maybe vendors will be more inclined to send invoices with books, or push to be able to bill for everything all at once rather than individually to cut back on those one ounce mailers, but if I see fewer envelopes cross my desk, I for one am a happy camper! Thanks for reading, Tracie Lynne Hall Chapman University Law Library Serials and Acquisitions Librarian 370 N. Glassell St. Orange, CA 92866 (714) 628-2539 fax: (714) 628-2560 -----Original Message----- From: SERIALST: Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum [mailto:SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU] On Behalf Of Sarah D. Tusa Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2007 11:37 AM To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU Subject: Re: [SERIALST] Postal Rates (per request from list member!) Well, there was only one response, and I fear I have deleted after reporting it to my Dean. Maybe Mr. Robert Boissy of Springer will be kind enough to copy his response to the list? If I remember and interpret correctly, Mr. Boissy was of the opinion that there will be no onslaught of supplementary charges for 2007, but he wasn't sure what would happen with newspaper subscriptions. We will most probably see the effects of the postal rate increases in our 2008 print subscription renewals. As Mr. Boissy did point out, this postal rate increase serves as another good reason to go electronic where feasible. Best of luck! Sarah -----Original Message----- From: Dyer, Sandra [mailto:Sandra.Dyer@courts.wa.gov] Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2007 1:22 PM To: Sarah D. Tusa Subject: FW: [SERIALST] Postal Rates Please summarize for the list. Thanks so much! Sandra -----Original Message----- From: SERIALST: Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum [mailto:SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU] On Behalf Of Sarah D. Tusa Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2007 12:20 PM To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU Subject: [SERIALST] Postal Rates Greetings! The Dean of Library Services just brought me a big print-out of the new postal rates that are going into effect on May 14, 2007. That includes Library Rate (as usual, I guess). She wants me to be prepared to discuss the impact of the increased rates with her tomorrow. Has anyone seen any literature or news that indicates what effect the higher rates will have on subscription costs? Will there be reams of supplemental invoices for "increased rate" for 2007 subscriptions that have already been paid? Will it increase the overall inflation rate for 2008? (Is there an estimate for 2008 subscription price inflation?) I imagine there will be increased shipping charges for books, but that's easier to track and document. Any shared insights will be greatly appreciated. You may respond directly to me at: Sarah.Tusa@lamar.edu I will summarize for the list if there is expressed interest. Thanks! Sarah Tusa, Associate Professor Coordinator of Coll. Dev. & Acquisitions Mary & John Gray Library Lamar University Beaumont, TX "I'm drowning here, and you're describing the water!" -- Jack Nicholson, in "As Good as It Gets"
