At Nassau Community College, we had no automated serials system, and we had
our periodicals in closed stacks.  When I came here two years ago, I set up
a database in Q & A so I could print a holdings list.  We also started keeping
circulation statistics in the database, as well as microfilm, binding, and
other information, which I can readily access to print various reports,
according to my needs.  The circulation statistics are quite helpful in
making decisions regarding retention, drops, etc.  Now that I have the
MultiLis serials module, I have no intention of discontinuing my Q & A
holdings database!  I'd be glad to share further details.

Nancy Williamson
Periodicals Librarian
Nassau Community College
One Education Drive
Garden City, NY  11530
(516) 572-7402
williamn@sunynassau.edu