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Library Storage Facilities
From Planning to Construction to Operation
Presents guidance on how to develop a high-density library storage solution, putting an emphasis on institutional collaboration and sharing of resources
Wyoma van Duinkerken (Author), Wendi Arant Kaspar (Author), Paula Sullenger (Author)
9780081027547
Paperback, published 24 August 2018
266 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 1.8 cm, 0.44 kg
Library Storage Facilities: From Planning to Construction to Operation examines high-density library storage facilities, considering how such facilities are changing the nature of collection management. The book discusses the types of storage facilities and explores how institutions can collaborate and embrace cost saving options through opening shared off-site storage facilities, addressing common needs, and maximizing value and space in on-campus libraries. Considering a unique partnership between the Texas A&M University System and the University of Texas System, the book highlights best practice and lessons learned during implementation. Topics covered include storage strategies, geometric efficiency, systems integration, environmental control, and more.
Section 1 - Consideration and Planning 1. An Introduction to Storage Facilities: Types and Examples 2. Planning Strategically for a Storage Facility Section 2 - Building the Storage Facility 3. An Introduction to Construction Methods, Project Management, and Building a Project Team 4. Design and Construction of a Storage Facility Building Section 3 - Preparing for Operations 5. Selecting Equipment, Software, and Hardware to Support Operations 6. Staffing the Storage Facility: Organization, Positions, Hiring, and Training 7. Collection Management: Decisions and Selection for Remote Storage Section 4 - Transferring and Receiving Materials 8. Moving Collections: The Process From Retrieval to Shipping 9. Receiving Materials and Workflow at Storage Facility Section 5 - Sustain Operations 10. Sustainability and Safety of the Facility: Materials, Personnel, and the Institution 11. Access to and Delivery of Requested Materials 12. Reporting Effectiveness, Return on Investment, and Preparing for Future Growth Section 6 - Case Studies 13. Case Studies
Subject Areas: Community & outreach services [GLMX], Library & information sciences [GL]
