Serials Workflow

["Amie S. Pifer" <Amie.S.Pifer@xxxxxxxxxx>]

We have been on iii for 2 years now and have not yet adjusted our
periodicals workflow patterns.  We are a mid-sized academic/research
library with approx. 4000 current periodical/serials subscriptions and
are in the process of building a new library.  I feel that there may be
some more efficient ways to produce/process our periodicals in a more
effective way minimizing space and furniture needs.

I would appreciate some ideas on what other libraries'
periodicals/checkin workflows are and how or if iii has had an affect on
the workflow.  An answer to some of these types of questions would be
helpful:
-What are the steps to processing the periodical from beginning to end?
Including:
-Who processes the incoming periodical mail?
-How do you search innopac for the title you are wanting to checkin?
-Who does the tattletaping (if any) on your periodicals?

-Does automation make processing items easier or more efficient or is it
easier to leave things as they were before?

I have searched the archives somewhat, but could find any answers to the
questions.  Any hints or suggestions would be helpful.  Please email me
directly.

Thanks, Amie Pifer

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