Periodicals+and+Newspaper


 * Periodicals**

Periodicals include the general magazine collection, professional journals, newspapers, and online subscriptions.

These items should be ordered based on the interests and curriculum of the individual school. Some schools may order magazines about horses because that is a popular interest in the school population, but another school may order more computer programming magazines because those suit their school better. Schools with a strong department in design may want design periodicals while a school whose students enjoy culinary arts may need to order magazines with cooking guides. It is also helpful to remember that for low or struggling readers, or students learning English, magazines are a very valuable tool.

Your WT Cox Renewal Form is sent via school mail from Media Services in April or May of each year. Use this to make recommendations based on budget and interest then share the renewal amount with your principal. He or she should include this amount in his/her budget for the media center program.

Media specialists receive the amended invoice in August from WT Cox via Media Services and should pay the outstanding balance as soon as the bill is received. This may be paid with local school check, PO in SAP, or Pcard over the telephone. The contact person is Lori at WT Cox: 1-800-571-9554 x 219. There is also an online method for updates, deletions and problems. Contact Shannon Williams in Media Services for info or contact WT Cox directly.

Based on the budget, you may add or delete titles from the Invoice. If changes are made to the Invoice, you will need to notify W. T. Cox of these changes. A new invoice will be mailed directly to you for payment.

Keep a check list for magazines received. If they do not arrive contact Lori at WT Cox: 1-800-571-9554 x 219 or email lhansen@wtcox.com. Magazines may be stored for 3-5 years depending on space available. Circulation process for periodicals vary by school but IF YOU CHOOSE TO ADD THEM TO DESTINY please follow the procedures that have been established. Guidelines may be found on the Media Services website under Helpful Resources.

The __Atlanta Journal-Constitution__ subscription should be ordered in August or September. Other newspapers may be ordered per need and interest of each school.
 * Newspapers**
 * Call the AJC: 404-522-4141.
 * Identify yourself as a Fulton County media specialist who would like to restart the school subscription.
 * For 9 months subscription for Mon.-Fri. = $132.41 (2011 - 2012)
 * Use your VISA (P-Card) to pay for the subscription.
 * Request the invoice to either be faxed, emailed, or mailed to you for record keeping.