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Re: Print Serials in-house statistics JANET ESSENCY 23 Jun 2008 21:42 UTC

Anil,
    I have done this in two libraries that I have worked in. We monitored
both in-house use and circulation statistics. I would agree with Mary and
make sure your ILS can provide you with a report. I set up a scheduale in
the ILS that would allow it. I could not get the report to load into Access
though, SIGH! I would also advise using your own staff for this. I had to
use circulation staff in one library and they resented the extra workload.
    But the up side was I had statistics to back up collection development
decisions as well as weeding decisions.
    I would also advise working out all the kinks yourself before giving to
staff to handle. That way your procedures can handle most of the
possibilities
    Best of luck
Janet Essency
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