We lost a large part of our stacks space a number of years ago.
Removing and storing print journals which are available reliably online
enabled us to create space in the reduced stacks space.

Our patrons understand now that when a title ends in the stacks - it is
usually available online.
It was rough to manipulate the collection...but it has worked out fine
in the end.

Matt

Aline Soules wrote:
> I don't mean to be flip, but it's probably time time to weed - duplications
> with e-formats, items no longer used or used so infrequently that ILL is an
> option, reviewing retention decisions for certain journals that might be
> viable on a "keep for only [1, 2, 3] years" basis, and so on.
>
> Sadly, space is finite and if you can't fit them all, something must go.  I
> presume from your email that it will not be possible to store them or to
> introduce compact shelving.
>
> Aline Soules
> Cal State East Bay
> 510-885-4596
> aline.soules@csueastbay.edu
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: SERIALST: Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum on behalf of Barbara A.
> Shipman
> Sent: Wed 5/14/2008 12:46 PM
> To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU
> Subject: [SERIALST] Losing periodical space
>
>
>
> I'm currently on a committee to help in the reorganization of our periodicals
> floor.  Unfortunately, we will lose space rather than gain space (no
> surprises there).  We will lose an area that houses our current journals as
> well as a couple of ranges for our bound journals.  The periodicals will
> remain on the same floor.  As far as I know, placing a some of the bound
> journals in the basement isn't a consideration.  The challenging part for the
> committee is to figure out how to work with the same amount of journals with
> less room.  I know a majority of you have been through the same situation in
> you libraries.  I would greatly appreciate it if you could share your
> experiences with me.  I hope to get some great ideas that will help our
> library accomplish this challenging feat.
>
> Thank you,
> Barbara
>  Barbara A. Shipman
>  Acquisitions Department
>  Kresge Library
>  Oakland University
>  Rochester MI  48309
>  (248) 370-2482
>

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