SUBJECT:

Intercampus Van Service To Be Discontinued

Beginning May 10, 1996, the UCSD Libraries will no longer
provide an intercampus van service from UCSD to the UCLA
campus. The existing van service, originally intended to
expedite delivery of interlibrary loan materials between
the southern UC campuses, has also provided passenger
service and mail delivery between UCSD and UCLA.

With the increase in traffic conditions and gasoline costs,
and staff shortages due to budget cuts, the cost of van
service has become prohibitive and impractical for the
Library. To decrease costs and improve service, the Library
has signed an agreement with a commercial delivery service
to provide overnight delivery of interlibrary loan materials
between all the UC libraries. The delivery service will
provide overnight delivery of all interlibrary loan
materials between all participating UC campuses, not just
the southern UC campuses. Northern campus interlibrary loan
deliveries are currently handled by UPS using 4-day
delivery. This service will not only save the Library in
costs, but will also decrease the turnaround time of
interlibrary loan items between UC libraries.

In addition to providing for the transportation of
interlibrary loan materials, the van service has also
provided for passenger service between UCSD and UCLA and
mail delivery between the southern UC campuses. Under the
new agreement, these services will no longer be provided.
Beginning May 9, 1996, all mail to southern UC campuses will
have to be sent by regular mail service. If you have any
questions or comments about this new policy, please contact
Tammy Dearie, Ext. 40733 or tdearie@ucsd.edu.

Phyllis S. Mirsky Deputy University Librarian