In addition there is a need to create space for the relocation of the Collection Services Division from Level 2 to a floor higher in the library. Level 2 would be made a public space for enhancing the learning environment for students, including access to more terminals, group study areas etc. A total of 200,000 volumes of serials would need to be relegated from the UNSW Library. The methodology will involve a visual indication viz white dots on spines of volumes. A trial has been completed in two DDC areas PJ001 PJ009 and the first half of PJ510 using the cancelled and ceased criteria only.
Academics can actually peruse the shelves and see what is proposed for relegation.
Titles would be checked for holdings at the University of Sydney to ensure availability. Physically the items would be boxed and the boxes sealed and removed to storage outside Sydney. Items would therefore be inaccessible. Reasons for retaining volumes would include that the title is used by staff and students of UNSW but used often enough to justify keeping it. Serial titles will be checked for changes of title and in particular if the volume numbering is continued these titles will remain.