| Re: FW: What if UPS goes on strike ... ? | <– Date –> <– Thread –> |
From: Interlibrary Loan (illloan gmu.edu)
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| Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:39:29 -0700 (PDT) | |
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Good afternoon all, For George Mason: We will be halting our UPS services as of COB tomorrow so are trying to get things out as much as possible in the short term to avoid the possibility of stranding them when/if the strike moves forward. Afterwards, we
will be sending items out via USPS First Class/Priority, USPS Library Rate, and Fed Ex to make sure that we are keeping up with requests and returns. I’d also like to say we are willing to beef up our scanning if need be to provide the fastest possible service. Regards Michael Hunter Resource Sharing Librarian George Mason University Libraries 703-993-3493 703-993-2228 From: Kudzu-Ops <kudzu-ops-bounces+illloan=gmu.edu [at] aserl-lists.org>
On Behalf Of Gee, William I have been looking into options, too. ERE will likely need to switch to USPS First Class. We have an institutional contract with UPS so FedEx seems not to be an option.
Our mail services office has said USPS Priority requires extra processing work and is expensive so they suggested USPS First Class instead. If UPS strikes, I cannot imagine it will last very long. Of course, I didn’t think the writers guild and actors would still be striking, either.
William From: Kudzu-Ops <kudzu-ops-bounces+geec=ecu.edu [at] aserl-lists.org>
On Behalf Of John Burger
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>
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
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 CAUTION: This email originated from outside of our organization. Do not click links, open
attachments, or respond unless you recognize the sender's email address and know the contents are safe. 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>
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 Gorgas Library
From: Cornelia Davis
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 Gorgas Library
From: Kudzu-Ops <kudzu-ops-bounces+cdavis=ua.edu [at] aserl-lists.org>
On Behalf Of John Burger 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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- Re: FW: What if UPS goes on strike ... ? Gee, William, July 21 2023
- Re: FW: What if UPS goes on strike ... ? Interlibrary Loan, July 24 2023
- Re: FW: What if UPS goes on strike ... ? Mckenzie, Katherine, July 24 2023
- Re: FW: What if UPS goes on strike ... ? John Burger, July 25 2023
- Re: FW: What if UPS goes on strike ... ? Sweat, Nicholas, July 25 2023
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