Network Bulletin  No.:   04-30

       Date:   May 28, 2004

       Subject:    Excess and redistribution program (XESS)
       Index term:  The Annual XESS Cycle for Braille Titles





      The annual XESS cycle for braille titles with missing volumes will begin July 1,
      2004.  Libraries should submit their lists so as to reach Data Management no later
      than __June 30, 2004.__

      Using information reported by participating libraries, Data Management will create an
      Excess Partial Braille (BR) Titles Report similar to the one attached.  It will be sent to
      all participating libraries four to six weeks after the deadline so they can use it to request
      missing volumes from other libraries.  Libraries must arrange their own exchanges.

      Also attached is a sample XESS report and one copy of each form libraries need to
      participate.  Libraries may photocopy as many forms as needed.  Submissions must
      reach Data Management by __June 30.__

      Please notify Dorothy Moore at NLS by e-mail <[log in to unmask]> or telephone
       (202) 707-0775 of the date sent, the number of entries and the number of pages.

      Mark all forms  with your CMLS library ID code.  It is suggested that libraries use
      UPS ground, FedEX, or USPS Express.  This procedure will ensure a tracking number
      is assigned to the package so it can be traced if it goes astray.  Your forms must reach
      Data Management before the deadline of June 30, 2004.  Send to:

      XESS
      Rose Anderson
      Data Management
      3225 Jordan Boulevard
      Malabar, FL 32950

      If there are no library requests for your spare volumes within three months, you may discard
      them as described in Network Library Manual Section 6.11.7.

      [Attachments: This bulletin contained print attachments that were mailed to th network
      on May 28, 2004.]

      For further information contact:
      Stephen Prine
      Head, Network Services Section
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