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Surviving Serials Reductions

Learn from the experiences of Damon Campbell, Acquisitions Librarian at University of Oregon Libraries, on surviving and managing serials reductions. Discover strategies, challenges, and lessons learned in this informative presentation.

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Surviving Serials Reductions

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  1. Surviving Serials Reductions Damon Campbell Acquisitions Librarian, University of Oregon Libraries

  2. Background

  3. When did we know? • February/March 2015: Suspicion • April: Confirmation • May: Crystalization

  4. Late May, 2015 • We know cuts are happening • Collection Managers Group meets with subject specialists to go over instructions for collection review

  5. What resources did we have?

  6. Colleagues • Associate Dean • Assistant Dean • Serials staff • Vendor contacts ER Manager Licensing guru Department head Selectors

  7. Widgets Usage stats

  8. Usage stats

  9. Spreadsheets. LOTS of spreadsheets • 17 distinct spreadsheets just for packages • Budget scenarios • Reduction goals • Reduction tracking • Untouchable titles

  10. Challenges • Timing • Access to faculty • Pushback from faculty • Multidisciplinary resources • Packages • Selector knowledge of serials • Serials bottleneck • ILS Learning curve

  11. And now for a demonstration….

  12. Lessons Learned • Give as much notice as you can • Preparation is better than surprise • Knowledge of the ILS is essential for selectors • Knowledge of serials publication practices is helpful for selectors • Buy in/participation at all levels helps

  13. Next steps

  14. Thank you! Questions? Comments? Concerns? Damon Campbell Acquisitions Librarian University of Oregon Library dcamp@uoregon.edu

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