Colleagues: After all the discussion, let me put in my 2-cents worth in a small 2 mins. I have finally to put in. Whenever I see these messages, I just bypass, knowing that's something that doesn't need my concentration (Relief!). However, I always feel badly I can't participate because we don't have a competent serials clerk. (She has a real problem with computers in general, let alone email!) If and hopefully when we can get someone who can do the job properly, I would gladly either forward CLEARLY marked subjects (Dupl.Serials Offered or Requested - are great!) Or put the person on a swap listserv - doesn't matter. I would just love for us to participate. Thanks Marti