This report summarizes the decisions of the Virginia Commonwealth University Joint Committee to Study Library Periodical Services that were scheduled for implementation for the fall 1987 semester. Approved decisions are outlined for the areas of: (1) photocopiers, including photocopy services and Vendacard; (2) bound volumes, including loan policies, linking, and tattle-tape; (3) open access to current periodicals, including access to materials and desk services, construction, security of materials, and circulation control; and (4) miscellaneous areas, including development of a policy and procedures manual, training of periodicals staff, additional services, binding quality, signage, and circulation of current and next day's issues of specified periodicals. A cost analysis of recommendations as approved is also provided. (KM)