I've enjoyed reading others' comments on this topic.
We too still claim print periodicals--mostly through EBSCOnet (since EBSCO is our main vendor). Several years back, I spent some time and created monthly checklists. I got so frustrated with claim restrictions (e.g., 3 months on an annual publication)
that I wanted to have an approximate guide to know what publications come in when (usually).
I work at a medium-sized public university in the Southeast. As cuts continue to be made on our end (and as publications reduce their issues per year or cease altogether), I very much suspect that if I were to leave, claiming here would cease altogether or
be greatly slowed / lessened. With a Serials Dept. of only two people (and I think my position would not be refilled should I go elsewhere), I'm guessing claiming would not be a high priority for my colleague (who's main job is financial). As noted, claiming
can be frustrating, and I think some would say it's not worth the time / effort.
Btw, our library has Voyager. Claiming is possible through it, but for some reason, that function has never been used. I started 10+ years ago, and even when I was trained, Voyager claiming was never mentioned.
Best Regards,
A.
