We are using ILL to replace missing pages when we find them torn out of journals.   It is not that often, a few times per year, and we feel that it is just part of maintenance process.   If we bound something in the first place, and if we are keeping it accessible, then we feel the effort is worth it. 

Shirley Rais, MLS  —  Chair, Serials & Electronic Resources Dept.

Library Liaison to the School of Public Health
LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY | University Libraries

11072 Anderson Street, Loma Linda, California 92350
office (909) 558-4583 · fax (909) 558-4919 · srais@llu.edu

From: SERIALST: Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum [mailto:SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU] On Behalf Of Peter Picerno
Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 10:53 AM
To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU
Subject: [SERIALST] Replacing missing pages

Dear Collective Wisdom:

I am hoping that a few of you will be able to give me some input on the following:

My administration would like to know what other libraries experience in getting ILL documents to replace missing pages in journals. We have been doing this as part of our bindery prep, but are questioning the time and cost effectiveness versus the lasting result. Has your library done this in the past and (a) discontinued the practice, (b) continues this practice, or has this not ever been a practice at your library? What are the considerations in your decision??

Please feel free to reply off-list (and I’ll be at NASIG from 4 – 8 June, so not able to reply to e-mails during that time).

Thanks,

Peter V. Picerno

Serials & E-Resources

Asst. Head, Resource Development

Green Library GL 810

Florida International University

University Park

Miami  FL   33199

Ph: 305.348.6279

Fax: 305.348.1798