Hi there,
You might try a stand-alone check-in system such as Surpass . I used it at my last job, and for the most part, it was bug free. It’s not too expensive. See
http://www.surpasssoftware.com/ I don’t know if they still offer the check-in package. Take a look.
Barb
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Barbara Dietsch
Acquisitions Manager
Duke Medical Center Library
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Durham, NC 27710
tel: (919) 660-1110
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From: SERIALST: Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum [mailto:SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU]
On Behalf Of Wilma Dague
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 5:21 PM
To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU
Subject: Re: [SERIALST] Check in/maintain/catalog serials
Another option is to use Ebsco’s local check-in feature if the is your vendor.
Best regards,
Wilma Weant Dague
Serials Coordinator
Benedictine College Library
St. Benedict's Abbey Library
Atchison, KS 66002
From: SERIALST: Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum [mailto:SERIALST@list.uvm.edu]
On Behalf Of Anne McCaffrey
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 1:09 PM
To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU
Subject: Re: [SERIALST] Check in/maintain/catalog serials
I agree with Judith. I used to check in serials on the Kardex until we went to Innovative Interface Systems. Their checkin module for serials is excellent and, as JUdith stated,
your information is immediately updated and one can claim missing issues. Why not try it? There is nothing to lose.
Regards,
Anne
Anne McCaffrey
Advanced Senior Library Assistant
Library/Technical Services
extension 5024
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>>> "Koveleskie, Judith" <kovelesk@SETONHILL.EDU> 04/26/11 1:27 PM >>>
Why resist using the ILS? I had a system similar to yours when I started
here and couldn't see the advantage to setting up the module for check-in
on the ILS. After I did it, I can't imagine going back. Your OPAC is
instantly updated, a list of potential claims is generated, and overdue
issues can be projected. I also took the "trouble" to update the
cataloging using OCLC. It will take some time, but I say, "Go for it!"
Judith A. Koveleskie, MLIS, MA
Periodicals Librarian
Seton Hill University
Reeves Memorial Library
1 Seton Hill Drive
Greensburg, PA 15601-1548
kovelesk@setonhill.edu
724-838-7828
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On 4/25/11 9:16 PM, "Lisa Pate" <lpate@UNM.EDU> wrote:
>Hello everyone,
>
>I have just started a serials manager position in a small
>academic library that currently does not use the ILS to
>check in serials. We are currently using a series of
>cards for each periodical/newspaper. As such, these
>serials are not cataloged similarly to the rest of our
>holdings. I am wondering: (1) What methods other small
>libraries use to keep track of serials? (2) Is there a
>better, automated method of keeping track of these serials
>outside the ILS? (3) Any suggestions as to getting our
>serials collection into a simpler, electronic system?
>
>Thank you,
>Lisa Pate
>Library Information Specialist II
>UNM Valencia Campus Library
>505-925-8992