Introduction to Serials Work for Library Technicians [electronic resource].
Cole, Jim.
Jones, Wayne.
Millard, Scott.
Hoboken : Taylor and Francis,
2013.
Everything you need to know about serials librarianship?in one handy volume!  For library science students and library professionals, Introduction to Serials Work for Library Technicians is a practical, how-to-do-it text that shows you how to perform the behind-the-scenes tasks your job requires. This primer walks you through the entire process of serials management for both larger libraries with automated serials management systems as well as small school and public libraries that must handle their serials manually. From an introduction to serials work to the latest in technology for 
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Cover; Introduction to Serials Work for Library Technicians; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Chapter 1. Introduction to Serials Work; What Is a Serial?; Common Characteristics of Serials; Problems with Serials; Chapter 2. Acquisitions; How to Find Out About Serials; Acquisition of a Serial; Finding Bibliographic Information for Serials; Verification; Chapter 3. Ordering; Information Needed for Ordering; Types of Orders; Chapter 4. Receipt and Check-In of Serials; Paper, CD-ROM, Microfiche, or Microfilm Format Serials; Principles of the Check-In System
Information Generally Found in a Check-in SystemRecording Holdings Information; Chapter 5. Cataloging; Problems with the Full Cataloging of Serials; Alternatives to Cataloging; Cataloging Serials; Cataloging Internet Serials; Cataloging Standards; Chapter 6. Processing and Shelving Arrangements; Shelving Policies; Types of Shelving; How to Shelve; Chapter 7. Claims; Reasons for Placing Claims; Placing Claims; When to Claim; Chapter 8. Binding; Factors to Consider Before Binding; Preparing for Binding; Chapter 9. Renewals; Renewal Terminology; Handling Renewals; Chapter 10. Cessations
Title ChangesCancellations; Chapter 11. Automation; Advantages of Automation; Disadvantages of Automation; Chapter 12. New Technology; Archiving; Storage; Equipment; Check-In; Access; Glossary; Bibliography; Index
Everything you need to know about serials librarianship?in one handy volume!  For library science students and library professionals, Introduction to Serials Work for Library Technicians is a practical, how-to-do-it text that shows you how to perform the behind-the-scenes tasks your job requires. This primer walks you through the entire process of serials management for both larger libraries with automated serials management systems as well as small school and public libraries that must handle their serials manually. From an introduction to serials work to the latest in technology for 
Libraries - Special collections - Serial publications.
Serials control systems.
Serials librarianship.
Serials librarianship
Serials control systems
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Library technicians
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