When you use serials there are a few options you can set before hand.
Serials System Preferences
RenewSerialAddsSuggestion : Decide if you want renewing serials to add a suggestion for easy purchasing
RoutingSerials : Decide if you want to route serials around your library
RoutingListAddReserves : Decide if holds are placed on serials when there is a routing list in place
Cataloging System Preferences
StaffSerialIssueDisplayCount : Decide how many of the most recent issues to display in the staff client
OPACSerialIssueDisplayCount : Decide how many of the most recent issues to display in the OPAC
SubscriptionHistory : Decide how you want the subscription information to display in the OPAC