Hello everyone,

I have just started a serials manager position in a small
academic library that currently does not use the ILS to
check in serials.  We are currently using a series of
cards for each periodical/newspaper.  As such, these
serials are not cataloged similarly to the rest of our
holdings.  I am wondering:  (1) What methods other small
libraries use to keep track of serials?  (2) Is there a
better, automated method of keeping track of these serials
outside the ILS?  (3) Any suggestions as to getting our
serials collection into a simpler, electronic system?

Thank you,
Lisa Pate
Library Information Specialist II
UNM Valencia Campus Library
505-925-8992