Ceased Serials

If you are notified that a serial has ceased publication, do the following:

1. Look up the title in Unicorn.

2. Check to see that the bibliographic record has been closed (number of volumes inserted in the 300 field; closing date present in the 260 field). If it has been closed, continue to step 3. If not, print out the record and send to Serials cataloging (in the MARC Unit) with a request to have the record closed (provide relevant information). Then continue to step 3.

3. Print out a copy of the record, notate it with the ceased date and give to the Bibliographer as an FYI.

4. Go to the Current Periodicals shelf. Remove any issues and the title label from shelf.

5. Note any missing issues and claim or request a unitary order as necessary.

6. For complete runs and volumes, send issues for binding (see serials binding procedures).