Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. National database. 3. Serials cataloguing. 4. Serials preservation. 5. Developmental issues. 6. Vendor selection. 7. Nontraditional library employment. 8. CD-ROM technologies. 9. Journal availability. Index.

"The introduction of a new integrated library system might be the first realistic opportunity to introduce all automated serials control system. It is essential to ensure that the system will contribute to improved performance in achieving organisational,

library and departmental objectives. The overall objective of the serials department is to ensure, on a continuing basis, that the serials collection is relevant to, and reflects the need of, the user community. The introduction of an automated system will not only have a major impact upon the organisation of specific staff duties and tasks, it will also affect the organisationl structure, policies and procedures.

"This book will prove a veritable mine of information on core issues on the subject." (jacket)