Kudzu-Ops Mailing List: FW: [EXTERNAL] What if UPS goes on strike ... ?

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From: John Burger (jburgeraserl.org)
Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2023 12:35:45 -0700 (PDT)

Kudzu-ILL Friends:

FYI – Here are contingency plans from ALM should UPS go on strike at the end of the month.

Kind regards,

--j.e.b.

John Burger, Executive Director

Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL)

540 Asbury Circle, #316

Atlanta, Georgia 30322

404-218-4207 -- cellular

From: Cornelia Davis <cdavis [at] ua.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2023 12:59 PM
To: John Burger <jburger [at] aserl.org>
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] [kudzu-ops] What if UPS goes on strike ... ?
Importance: High

Good Morning John,

ALM will use USPS “Priority Mail” as an alternative to UPS if UPS goes on strike. The delivery time for priority mail will be quicker than library rate for USPS. We would be able to track items if necessary. Please let me know if you need additional information.

Best,

Cornelia

Cornelia Davis | Director of Access Services

The University of Alabama Libraries
Access Services

Gorgas Library
Box 870266
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
office 205-348-3417 | fax 205-348-9564
cdavis [at] ua.edu | https://www.lib.ua.edu

From: Cornelia Davis
Sent: Wednesday, July 5, 2023 12:36 PM
To: John Burger <jburger [at] aserl.org>
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] [kudzu-ops] What if UPS goes on strike ... ?

Good Afternoon John!

I hope you are doing well! We are discussing alternative shipping options for ALM and will reply as soon as we have decided on some.

Best,

Cornelia Davis

Cornelia Davis | Director of Access Services

The University of Alabama Libraries
Access Services

Gorgas Library
Box 870266
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
office 205-348-3417 | fax 205-348-9564
cdavis [at] ua.edu | https://www.lib.ua.edu

From: Kudzu-Ops <kudzu-ops-bounces+cdavis=ua.edu [at] aserl-lists.org> On Behalf Of John Burger
Sent: Wednesday, July 5, 2023 12:05 PM
To: Cornelia Davis <cdavis [at] ua.edu>
Cc: Email list for librarians supporting day-to-day operations of ASERL's "Kudzu" resource sharing program. <kudzu-ops [at] aserl-lists.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] [kudzu-ops] What if UPS goes on strike ... ?

Greetings, Kudzu-Ops Friends –

There’s much speculation in the news about a possible nationwide strike by UPS drivers, potential as soon as August 1. For those of you who use UPS for your expedited deliveries (for Kudzu and/or other agreements), do you have ideas on how to maintain service timelines during the strike (if it comes to pass)?

Please share your thoughts. We can set up a quick huddle via Zoom if needed as well.