I am newly signed on to SERIALST and so do not know what has been
discussed in the past. I would appreciate replies to this message
directly to me at:
CAROLINE@MEDICLIB.UCT.AC.ZA

I need to know various libraries policies on the issuing of
periodicals. University of Cape Town, South Africa currently issues
older periodicals for a week, and current issues overnight. We are
planning to stop all issuing of periodicals and are interested in any
advise that others can give us.

So, some of my questions:
1)  Is your periodicals collection closed or open access?
2)  Do you issue periodicals, if so for how long?
3)  If you don't allow issues, what services do you offer? Self-
    service and Full-service photocopying? How many photocopiers per
    library patron? What about full colour photocopiers; are they
    necessary?

Any ideas and suggestions on this subject will be greatly appreciated.
Looking forward to hearing from the world out there.

Sincerely
Caroline Dean

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|    Caroline Dean                           |
|    University of Cape Town Medical Library |
|    Periodicals Dept.                       |
|    Anzio Road                              |
|    Observatory                             |
|    7925  SOUTH AFRICA                      |
|    caroline@mediclib.uct.ac.za             |
|    tel: (021) 4066141                      |
|    Fax: (021) 4482579                      |
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