Meeting 13 Nov 2002

Discussion

1. Introduction of SSHL's Liaison in the Catalog Department, Ryan Finnerty.
Ryan was introduced. He distributed information that detailed the Cataloging Liaisons Program. The goal of the program is to improve the communication between Cataloging and the departments they serve. Ryan will attend future SSH Cluster Bibliographers meetings. He will also look into creating a prioritized list, and possibly a website, detailing ongoing Cataloging projects.

2. Yet another weeding project: Con Circ CD-ROMs and 3 ½-inch discs behind the Circulation Desk.
There is no growth room left in the Con Circ CD-ROMs and 3 ½-inch Discs area behind the Circulation Desk. Sam will place boolean lists, with instructions, in the Review Room. Please review the lists and make your suggestions for retention or withdrawal by December 31. After this initial review we may need to rethink the need for additional storage or new procedures for storing these items.

3. Update on the work of the Journals Cancellation Task Force and next steps.
CPNM is tracking unbound journal use. Stacy Nelson will create an Access database to help provide bibliographers with information on this project. Included in the database will be cost for the last three years, cost of the online access, and publisher information. Sam asked for additional information people might need for the project. Suggestions were any circulation information on bound volumes, where the title is indexed, and last copy notes. If you think of anything else please send it along to Sam. Once Stacy has created the database, a standard report will be sent to all bibliographers. If you need more information, Cathy Holdeman will be available to query the Access database and provide you with the information you need.

4. What about new serials?
We are still considering new serials. These will be purchased from subject mono funds.

5. Discussion of the "Move Document" and how it really works. Please bring a copy. http://tpot.ucsd.edu/Misc/move2.html
Please make sure you are aware of whom your large purchases and gifts will impact once they arrive in the library. Make sure you give all involved as much lead time up as possible to allow for smooth processing and shelving of materials.

6. SSHL Reference moves, weeding and replacements.
Amy encourages everyone to weed. Everyone felt that they are able to buy what they need for the Reference Collection in their subject areas. Individual special funding requests will be made, as needed, but no general funding requests need to be made for Reference overall.