[Genealib] Genealogy periodical usage

[Jamey Hickson]

Hi Nancy,
I think cataloging the periodicals increases the chances for usage. I have
found in my dept. the typical genealogy patron is visiting from out of town
and doesn't use circulating materials.
The periodicals are kept in the genealogy/local history dept. but I've been
contemplating moving them to adult circulation where they will get more
exposure by patrons who are browsing general periodicals.

Jamey

On Tue, May 12, 2009 at 2:47 PM, Nancy Maxwell
<nmaxwell at grapevinetexas.gov>wrote:

> Hi, All:
>
> Has anyone done a survey on how much their genealogy periodicals are used?
> Does cataloging them increase their chances of being used more? Ours are not
> cataloged and appear on our web site on a separate page.
>
> Besides these questions, I welcome any and all comments regarding such
> usage.
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Nancy Kouyoumjian Maxwell, Genealogy Librarian
> Frances Pittman Malcolm Genealogy Room
> Grapevine Public Library
> 1201 Municipal Way
> Grapevine, TX 76051
> Voice: 817-410-3429
> Fax: 817-410-3084
> E-mail: nmaxwell at grapevinetexas.gov
>
> "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and
> looks like work."  ~Thomas Edison
>
>
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Jamey Hickson
Librarian Specialist
Lebanon Public Library
104 E Washington Street
Lebanon, IN 46052
765.482.3460 ext.261
jamey at leblib.org
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