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"Maps, Air Photo, GIS Forum - Map Librarianship" <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:03:21 -0600
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Re: Tool for lifting maps during refiling?
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Subject: RE: Tool for lifting maps during refiling?
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:42:41 -0500
From: Alexander, Claire L. <[log in to unmask]>
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Most of our map drawers are three stacks of five drawers, but a few are
four.

We have a rolling ladder with hand rails and suction cups to keep it
from rolling while we are on it.

We have a pretty intense emphasis on safety and ergonomics here at Purdue.

Claire Alexander, Library Assistant
Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Library & Map Room
Purdue University Libraries EAS
504 W State Street
West Lafayette IN 47907-2058
765-494-3264
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How many drawers high do you stack your map cases? Do you have to use a
ladder to reach the higher ones? If so, does your ladder have a hand rail?

I hope others can benefit from my experience.  I have been doing this
for 10 years without a problem and then... Don't think it can't happen
to you. Be careful up there! Dawn

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