Hi all,

I would like to thank everyone for sharing your wonderful comments to my post on Losing Periodical Space.  I'm relieved to have read that many libraries have experienced or are currently experiencing the same situation.  The ideas and suggestions will help guide our library through the challenges that lay ahead.

Below are the responses I received from my posting;

Losing Periodical Space

Responses:	17

Institutions:
Academic	14
Historical	1
Medical	        2

How many libraries have or are currently weeding print journals 13
How many libraries don't weed 1

Criteria for weeding:

How many libraries weed print titles that are available electronically 8
How many libraries have gone online only 1
How many libraries consult faculty members before weeding 4
How many libraries withdrawn print titles that are used infrequently 2
How many libraries use compact shelving to create more space 3
Compact shelving brand name Elecompack
How many libraries are replacing print titles with microfilm/microfiche 1
How many libraries offer their withdrawn print titles to other institutions/organizations 2
How many libraries dispose withdrawn print titles 1
How many libraries store print titles in storage 3

Please let me know if you have any questions/comments about the results.

Thanks again for everyone's insightful comments and I'll keep everyone updated on our progress.

Regards,

Barbara
 Barbara A. Shipman
 Acquisitions Department
 Kresge Library
 Oakland University
 Rochester MI  48309
 (248) 370-2482