We have gone to a majority of online
subscriptions and have noticed the same.
Less clerical work but more hours for
highly trained positions to handle
the electronic materials.  There has
been no saving of labor -- although
the type of labor has changed.

Lee Ann Howlett

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Lee Ann Howlett, MA, AHIP
Head, Serials Dept.
Shimberg Health Sciences Library
University of South Florida
12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC 31
Tampa, FL  33612
(813) 974-9080
Fax (813) 974-7032
LHOWLETT@HEALTHLIB.USF.EDU

-----Original Message-----
From: SERIALST: Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum on behalf of Ian Woodward
Sent: Thu 5/15/2008 8:33 AM
To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU
Subject: Re: [SERIALST] Losing periodical space

I have not done a rigorous census of our expenditure of man-hours, but I cannot imagine if I did that it would reveal that provision of electronic access had saved labor.  We have seen a reduction in the quantum of clerical work and of the sort of manual work you could assign to work-study students, but we had to hire someone on salary for maintenance of digital access (addressing both technical problems) in addition to subcontracting work to SerialsSolutions.  IW

I.  Woodward
Serials Office
Colgate University Libraries
Case Library and Geyer Center for Information Technology
13 Oak Drive
Hamilton, N.Y. 13346
Ph.:   315-228-7306
Fax:   315-228-7029

-----Original Message-----
From: SERIALST: Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum [mailto:SERIALST@list.uvm.edu] On Behalf Of Rothbaum, Ellen
Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 8:18 AM
To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU
Subject: Re: [SERIALST] Losing periodical space

We have aggressively gone to the online only format.  Not only does it save space, but labor as well.  Just be careful about license agreements, especially in terms of ILLs and cancellation policies.

Ellen
Ellen Rothbaum, MS, AHIP
Assistant Director
Daniel Carroll Payson Medical Library
North Shore University Hospital
300 Community Drive
Manhasset, NY 11030
Voice:  (516) 562-4324
Fax:  (516) 562-2865
ellenr@nshs.edu

-----Original Message-----
From: SERIALST: Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum [mailto:SERIALST@list.uvm.edu] On Behalf Of Barbara A. Shipman
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 3:47 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