Listed are general policies for handling periodicals and specific policies for their acquisition, renewal, and processing, as well as procedures for checking in and claiming periodicals and handling duplicate copies. Flowcharts accompany procedural statements for claiming and checking-in periodicals and for dealing with duplicates. Specific duties of library staff members responsible for periodicals are identified. Six appendices contain forms for (1) the request for replacement of damaged issues, (2) sample cards in the master serials record file and checklists for setting up a new serial title and those no longer received, (3) direct order for notice of duplication, (4) direct order for claiming issues ordered but not received, (5) periodical routing slip, and (6) master serials record card for documenting cancellation of a periodical. (RBF)