Meg,
   We are just setting up a program of gathering statistics on usage
for our periodicals.  Neither bound or unbound periodicals circulate,
so the circ system does not provide us with any statistics on how
much any title is used.
   For statistical reference we are placing a bar code on the serial
title lable where the serial is shelved.  When our students reshelve
an issue they scan the bar code with a protable scanner at the
shelving location to record the usage stats.
   We have the scanners, and computer software to opperate the
program and will begin soon.  I will let you know how this works for
us if you are interested.

Mike Beier
Mike_Beier@byu.edu
Provo, Utah