We are using Millenium III and while there is a module for
serials and acquisitions, they are not a part of our
package.  It sounds like it would be so much easier to
just run everyhing through the ILS, because that's what
these software systems were created for.  However, when
money comes into play, things are not as simple as they
seem.  Thanks for the input!

Lisa Pate

On Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:40:34 -0400
  "Tarabula, Jill M." <Jill.Tarabula@CLINTON.EDU> wrote:
> Hi Lisa-
>
> I was thinking the same thing, but wasn't sure what the
>barriers for
> using the ILS might have been.  The initial set up of
>the orders and
> patterns is a bit time consuming, but once you have
>these in place, it
> truly is quite nice for check-in, claiming and order
>tracking, all in
> one place, while keeping your catalog holdings current
>at the same time.
>
>
> Which ILS do you have access to?  We have Aleph v.18,
>and we are a small
> community college.  While there are kinks, it is really
>quite handy
> compared to manual tracking or implementing a separate
>system.  I joined
> our college last fall and entered orders for over 100
>titles by myself
> because the acquisitions/serials module hadn't been
>implemented for
> anything other than check-in.  Most patterns were set up
>by the previous
> tech services librarian, however some required editing
>because
> publications changed and for other various reasons.  I
>did have to
> create patterns for a bunch as well.  Now that it's
>fully activated, our
> clerical staff have one place to manage our periodicals
>collection with
> a few keystrokes.  Patrons can check the OPAC for what
>we have in hand
> at any time and you can track your orders/claims quite
>easily.  I won't
> say it's flawless, but it works quite well for our
>needs.
>
> Prior to this, I used the Aleph acquisitions module
>quite heavily at a
> much larger, 4 yr research institution.  It was quite
>efficient in that
> it managed arrivals, tracked claims and kept the OPAC
>current for 7
> libraries on two campuses.  As Judith said, I couldn't
>imagine going
> back now that I've done things this way.
>
> Good luck whatever you decide.  Drop me a line if you
>have any questions
> about Aleph if that's what you're working with.  :>)
>
> Jill M. Tarabula, MLS
> Systems & Technical Services Librarian
> LeRoy M. Douglas, Sr. Library
> Clinton Community College
> 136 Clinton Point Dr.
> Plattsburgh, NY  12901
> (518) 562-4247
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>From: SERIALST: Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum
> [mailto:SERIALST@list.uvm.edu] On Behalf Of Koveleskie,
>Judith
> Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 1:21 PM
> To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU
> Subject: Re: [SERIALST] Check in/maintain/catalog
>serials
>
> Why resist using the ILS?   I had a system similar to
>yours when I
> started
> here and couldn't see the advantage to setting up the
>module for
> check-in
> on the ILS.   After I did it, I can't imagine going
>back.   Your OPAC is
> instantly updated, a list of potential claims is
>generated, and overdue
> issues can be projected.  I also took the "trouble" to
>update the
> cataloging using OCLC. It will take some time, but I
>say, "Go for it!"
>
>
> Judith A. Koveleskie, MLIS, MA
> Periodicals Librarian
> Seton Hill University
> Reeves Memorial Library
> 1 Seton Hill Drive
> Greensburg, PA 15601-1548
> kovelesk@setonhill.edu
> 724-838-7828
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> On 4/25/11 9:16 PM, "Lisa Pate" <lpate@UNM.EDU> wrote:
>
>>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

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