Kudzu-Ops Mailing List: Re: FW: What if UPS goes on strike ... ?

[Harper, James (harperjb]

I'm fine with USPS, but I'd prefer First Class to Library Rate.

James

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James B. Harper, MLIS

Public Services Librarian for Content Access and Delivery

Z. Smith Reynolds Library

Wake Forest University

336.758.5675

harperjb [at] wfu.edu

(he, him, his)

On Fri, Jul 21, 2023 at 10:09 AM John Burger <jburger [at] aserl.org> wrote:

Kudzu-Ops Friends:

 

Please see the query below from Nicholas at KLG regarding a temporary switch to snail-mail for Kudzu shipments while we wait-out the possible UPS strike.  Is that an acceptable solution for the group, given the extenuating circumstances?

 

Please reply to all with your reactions / ideas.  Thanks!

 

 

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: Sweat, Nicholas <nicholas.sweat [at] louisville.edu>
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2023 9:45 AM
To: John Burger <jburger [at] aserl.org>
Subject: RE: [kudzu-ops] FW: [EXTERNAL] What if UPS goes on strike ... ?

 

I’m planning to halt UPS shipments after Tuesday or Wednesday of next week unless the news indicates an agreement is likely. FedEx is a non-starter for our institution, can we send these snail mail until the strike is resolved if it happens?

 

Nicholas Sweat

ILL/HDS Supervisor

Ekstrom Library

Access & User Services

502-852-8747

Useful Links:

Interlibrary Loan or Ekstrom Library fine/fee Payments:  https://louisville.edu/library1/forms/payments/fees

Interlibrary Loan Website: https://library.louisville.edu/ill

Ekstrom Library Access and User Services Website: https://library.louisville.edu/ekstrom/aus

Service Desk Hours: https://library.louisville.edu/ekstrom/hours#serviceDesk

 

From: Kudzu-Ops <kudzu-ops-bounces+nicholas.sweat=louisville.edu [at] aserl-lists.org> On Behalf Of John Burger
Sent: Monday, July 17, 2023 3:36 PM
To: Sweat, Nicholas <nicholas.sweat [at] louisville.edu>
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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 ... ?
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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.

 

 

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

 

 

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