Using Subscription Agencies' Reports to Track Serial Formats

The proliferation of electronic resources has dramatically changed every aspect of the serials industry, including library operations. This article addresses issues that have challenged the serials unit at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries. The authors describe the use of subscription agencies' reports to track serial formats and discuss issues surrounding serials management, including the importance of identifying and reconciling format discrepancies, maintenance of serials order records, and serials processing workflow.