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=== Definitions  ===

==== Serials  ====

The term “Serials” has (at least) two connotations in our libraries: 

*It is a generic term for anything that is published on an ongoing basis (meaning that when the publisher issues the first one, their intent is that it will continue to be produced “forever”) 
*It is also used to describe a subset of serials that are housed in the “book stacks.” In this use, its intent is to distinguish these materials from periodicals (which are housed and arranged separately from the “book stacks”). Most of these items are published annually or less frequently than that.

In the remainder of this document, the latter meaning of the word will be identified by the phrase Stacks Serials. In general use, though, the appropriate meaning is usually apparent by context (after some experience and understanding has been gained). 

==== Periodicals  ====

Periodicals are, for our purposes, the subset of serials that are housed in the Periodicals collections in the libraries (Davis Family, and Armstrong Library in McCardell Bicentennial Hall). As a rule, these are published more frequently than once a year, but there are a few exceptions. 

==== Added volumes  ====

"Added volumes" is a subset of Stacks Serials. They are similar to periodicals in that each one has the same title as its compatriots. For example, the Union of International Associations publishes the ''Yearbook of international organizations''. Presumably, each one of these yearbooks has the same title and they are only distinguished from each other by the (hopefully prominent) date. If you were to go to the stacks to find a collection of added volumes, they would be next to each other on the shelf, in date order. 

==== Items cataloged separately  ====

We have identified some of the serials we receive as being of more value to us if we can access the individual issues by title, subject, etc. To do that, each issue needs a separate bibliographic record in the same way that ''Journal of nutrition'' and ''Science News'' have separate bibliographic records. We still check the issues in on one record so we know when we miss one, but then each issue goes to the Catalog Dept. so they can find a record for that particular issue. Hopefully in the checkin note for these items is a phrase like “Catalog Separately” or “CatSep.” 

After checking in one of these issues, insert a beige “NO RECORD IN CATALOG” flag between pages, and in the upper right-hand corner of the back page IN PENCIL write today’s date and “ser.” These items go on the “no record in catalog” shelf in Room 125. 

=== Procedures (this section is still under construction)  ===

==== Checking in  ====

Checkin for most items is straightforward - find the correct record, get to the checkin card for the current print issues, find the correct box (which may be by date or by volume/issue number), press alt/c, change any information necessary (e.g., issue date), then press return or click "OK." 

The hardest parts are finding the correct record and, once it's found, getting to the correct checkin record. 

'''Alt + C''' - checkin issue

Unusual situations: 

*Combined issue: if two issues are combined in one, it's important not only to change the issue number in that field, but also delete the box for the other issue. For example if the issue before you is number 2/3, and the next open checkin box is for number 2, highlight the box and press alt/c to check in, edit the issue number to say 2/3, and press return. Then, delete the box for issue number 3. (Otherwise, it will show up as a late issue that needs to be claimed.)

*Supplements: Some issues come with an item that supplements the 'original' issue. Often it is a printed item, but it could be a CD, DVD, or other media. In most cases, all that is necessary is to use the "Insert" key to add another box on the checkin card (after the box for the 'original' issue). In the "Note" field, add "Supp:..." (without quotes) where the text after "Supp:" reflects the item. For publications that often have supplementary material of various types (''Francais dans le monde'' is an example), there are notes indicating when to check in the supplements on their own card or even on a separate record.

*When checking in microfilm or microfiche, enter the count in the "pieces" box. (i.e., if there is one microfilm reel, enter 1; if the first fiche in an envelope says "1 of 5", enter 5.) 
*Stamp inside title page
*Add Periodicals sticker to front cover
*Add security strip if needed<br>

==== Claiming  ====

There are (at least) three triggers to file a claim: 

*someone notices an issue that "should have arrived by now" hasn't (usually noticing an empty checkin-box when checking in a subsequent issue) 
*the claiming function in Millennium identifies an issue that should have arrived by now 
*a Library patron brings it to our attention.<br>

If the trigger is either of the first two, first verify (by checking the shelf) that we did not receive the issue but neglect to check it in on Millennium. 

Once it's verified that we really did not receive it, if we subscribe via Ebsco, check EbscoNet to see if their 'dispatched by publisher' history, or notes in their online information for the title, indicates that the issue has, in fact, been published. (Also verify that our subscription is in good standing.) 

If the issue has been published, submit the claim while in EbscoNet. If it has not been published, put notes in the record and/or issue box as appropriate. If 'publication is delayed,' also highlight issue boxes that represent future issues and 'update' (ctrl/u) with an estimated date of receipt for the next issue. 

If our subscription is not handled by Ebsco, contact the publisher and handle the situation appropriately. 

==== Importing an EBSCO EDI invoice  ====

An email will arrive from MagneticMediaCoordinator@ebsco.com with subject something like EBSCO Innovative Adjustments Letter. (The exact subject varies slightly.) 

From Millennium (having logged in with any username - mmacq, mmser, mmcat), if not in acq mode, use the control bar to log into the acq module. Choose "Import Invoices" from left hand menu. 

Click "Get shipment", choose button "Serials invoice" and enter vendor ebs-e, then click the FTP button at the bottom. 

Select ftp.ebsco.com from the pull-down menu at the "Host" window, then click the Connect button. Login to the EBSCO ftp server using the username and password given in the email message referred to above. 

From the email message, copy the filename, including the single-quote at each end. (The filename starts with TRANSFR and ends with .INV.) Paste the filename (including single quotes)in the box next to the "Remote Filename" button. In the lower left corner, select ASCII from the pull-down menu (Binary is the default), and click the "Rename files upon transfer" button. AFTER you've chosen ASCII and to rename files (and not before), click on the "Remote filename" button. 

A new box opens with the same filename copied in a box under the word "Local." Delete that filename and type in: ebscoinv.txt (no quotes or colons or spaces). Then click OK. You will be notified that the file has been downloaded and the invoice number (which was at the top of the email message) will appear in the Accept/Reject queue. 

If you need to download another invoice (they usually come in batches of two or three), choose the Import tab to return to the screen with the option to "Get shipment." 

Occasional situations: Sometimes one email message and file transfer process results in two or three invoices being downloaded. (All the invoice numbers will be shown at the top of the email message - this is not a problem, it's just a little disturbing when it happens.) Also, if the invoice number appears in blue or red in the accept/reject queue, it means that invoice was downloaded previously or, for some other reason, already exists in the system. 

==== Annual film and fiche counts  ====

At the end of each fiscal year (in early July), we tally the number of microforms added to the collection. 

In Create Lists, choose an empty list (smallest available, there won't be more than about 20). Do the following for each of the following locations: mmpfm, mmpfc, mapfc: 

Click the Search Records box and enter the following two lines Type Holdings; Field Location (40); Condition =; Value (one of the above) AND Type Holdings; Field Piece Count (121); Condition &gt;; Value 0 [zero] 

Click the Search button at the bottom and answer Yes when it asks to start the search. 

When the list is complete, choose List Records. Enter: Type Holdings; Field Piece Count and enter an appropriate page heading. 

After printing, select Rapid Update, choose the Review file, and set the piece count (Field 121) to value 0 [zero]. 

Empty the list when finished. 

Add the results on each printout and report to the Catalog Dept for the annual report. 

=== Handy reference things (also under construction)  ===

==== Keyboard shortcuts for checkin (with one or more issue boxes highlighted)  ====

*alt/c to check in the issue 
*ctrl/m to modify (e.g., to change the issue number) 
*ctrl/u to update (usually the expected date, or possibly numbering) of several issues (all highlighted)

==== 853 subfield w values:  ====

*a - Annual 
*b - Bimonthly 
*c - Semiweekly 
*d - Daily 
*e - Biweekly 
*f - Semiannual 
*g - Biennial 
*h - Triennial 
*i - Three times a week 
*j - Three times a month 
*k - Continuously updated 
*m - Monthly 
*q - Quarterly 
*s - Semimonthly 
*t - Three times a year 
*w - Weekly

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==== Notes on Serials Solutions:  ====

And now for something completely unrelated: 

When setting up a new database in Serials Solutions, look at the "default URLs" of a few journal titles in the database. If there is a consistent "root" to each URL, that root should be emailed to [Bryan] for setup in EZ-Proxy, and will serve for all titles in the database. If each title has a different "root" then the URL for each title needs to be emailed to Bryan for setup, and when a title is added subsequently, the new title URL will need to be emailed. If a title is being added to an existing database that has consistent roots, Bryan does not need to be notified. (When in doubt, click the 'output URL' in SerSol and see if access is allowed.)

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