To Check In or Not to Check In? That Is the Question!

Borchert, Carol Ann

doi:10.1016/j.serrev.2007.08.010

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“…12 The test was not successful for several reasons. Inspired by Anderson and Zink's discussion of UNR's decision to discontinue checking in print journal titles, the USF Libraries tested discontinuing print journal check-in for the USF Tampa Library.…”

Section: Print Journal Check-inmentioning

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Coping with Hobgoblins: Rethinking Journals Processing in the E-Journals Environment at the University of South Florida

Borchert¹

2011

Serials Review

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Many libraries grapple with how to develop new skills for processing electronic journals, while still handling the print format. Journals in a print format have always been complex, and adding the electronic component has made them more so. Few libraries are increasing staff to handle this workload. The University of South Florida Tampa Library has tried a number of workflow changesnot always successfullyto handle this transition. This paper will explore these changes, explain why some were not successful and why others have resulted in efficiencies, and will conclude with lessons learned that could benefit others. Serials Review 2011; 37:71-79.

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Section: Print Journal Check-inmentioning

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Coping with Hobgoblins: Rethinking Journals Processing in the E-Journals Environment at the University of South Florida

Borchert¹

2011

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“…The project lasted for one year, but the USF Libraries returned to a traditional check-in process. 12 The test was not successful for several reasons. The print journal collection is arranged by call number, requiring staff in the Serials Group to look up call numbers even though they were not checking in materials.…”

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Coping with Hobgoblins: Rethinking Journals Processing in the E-Journals Environment at the University of South Florida

Borchert¹

2011

Serials Review

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Many libraries grapple with how to develop new skills for processing electronic journals, while still handling the print format as well. Journals in a print format have always been complex, and adding the electronic component has made them more so. Few libraries are adding staff to handle this workload. The University of South Florida Tampa Library has tried a number of workflow changes--not always successfully--to handle this transition. This paper will explore these changes, explaining why some were not successful and why others have resulted in efficiencies, and concludes with lessons learned that could benefit others.

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“…Carol Ann Borchert's description of the University of South Florida Tampa Library's experience in ceasing check-in for a trial period identifies many issues and demonstrates the importance of accommodating them. 13 Borchert noted that "public services staff must fully support the idea, not just in concept, but in a cooperative way" and "check-in processes are significantly impacted by collection management policies." 14 There is a danger that processes discontinued at one point in a workflow may be perceived as essential at another and therefore be recreated there.…”

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Serials Management Transitions in Turbulent Times

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This installment of "The Balance Point" presents descriptions of existing ideas and activities related to serials management during the current economic situation and with new digital priorities in medium to very large academic library systems. Contributors discuss current organization and activities related to traditional serials tasks, such as acquisitions, check-in, claiming and binding of print periodicals, and outline relationships to new activities precipitated by shifts to large-scale electronic resource acquisitions. Featured authors discuss reasons behind changes and provide commentary on progress, next steps and the benefits or drawbacks. Serials Review 2010; 36:161-166.

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To Check In or Not to Check In? That Is the Question!

Cited by 5 publications

References 2 publications

Coping with Hobgoblins: Rethinking Journals Processing in the E-Journals Environment at the University of South Florida

Coping with Hobgoblins: Rethinking Journals Processing in the E-Journals Environment at the University of South Florida

Coping with Hobgoblins: Rethinking Journals Processing in the E-Journals Environment at the University of South Florida

Serials Management Transitions in Turbulent Times

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