I don't know if theft or missing issues are a big problem for you, but I imagine bound volumes are less likely to disappear.  I think of binding from a preservation standpoint.  They will hold up to use much longer, and it's sometimes not possible to obtain older journal issues if they've worn out.  In some cases, you can purchase them but they are much more expense than the original issue.

Jason Skoog
Archivist and Systems Librarian
Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI
608-796-3262

On Wed, Aug 23, 2017 at 9:24 AM, Mykie Howard <my.howard@moreheadstate.edu> wrote:

Hi,

 

Could you all help me come up with reasons to continue binding periodicals?  I have some (saving money-rather than putting security strips in every issue, security, being fiscally responsible with state money, etc.), but I’m looking for more to make my case.  Last year, I was only able to send out 200 items, and my director didn’t really want me to send that much.  We have overflowing shelves and really need to send more out.

 

Thanks in advance!

Mykie

 

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Mykie Howard

Serials Librarian

Morehead State University

Camden-Carroll Library

150 University Blvd.

Morehead, KY  40351

 

my.howard@moreheadstate.edu

ph:606-783-5116

fax:606-783-5037

 

 

 


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