Serials are publications, in any format, issued in successive parts bearing numeric and/or chronological designations and intended to be published indefinitely. Because of this inherent complexity, a team of acquisitions specialists and cataloging specialists work together to place orders, receive, and catalog this category of material. This unit also maintains the knowledgebase that supports Milner's Find It (SFX) service and related e-journal discovery tools.
Serials Personnel
Sandy Roe (309) 438-5039
Sandy is Bibliographic Services Librarian and head of the Serials Unit. Questions regarding serials policy and procedure may be sent to her. She is responsibe for original serial cataloging, serial decisions, and Milner's Find It profile and knowledgebase. Sandy can assist with access issues related to electronic journals and other electronic resources.
Scott Bye (309) 438-7464
Scott coordinates periodical check-in, creating and maintaining title-level prediction patterns and check-in records, examining in-coming materials for title or frequency changes, and identifying missing issues and duplicates. Contact Scott for problems related to print serial holdings.
Sheila Hufeld (309) 438-7460
Sheila is responsible for journal, magazine, and newspaper subscriptions in all formats. She also manages subscriptions for all electronic resources and services and their corresponding license agreements.
Deb Mason (309) 438-2832
Deb is the lead copy cataloger for periodicals and serials. She ensures that the serials unit catalogs all serials received by Milner Library and by the Illinois State University Laboratory Schools (Thomas Metcalf School and University High School), and maintains records for serial added volumes and added copies. She catalogs and updates records for periodicals, serials, and electronic resources.
Peggy Myers (309) 438-5843
Peggy is primarily responsible for serial added volumes. She receives new volumes of serials, maintains holdings, and adds items for serials added volumes. In addition, Peggy performs copy cataloging of serials and periodicals, e-resources, and serials analytics.
