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Date: Wed, 09 Aug 2000 16:36:01 -0400
From: Shelly Burns <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: map load
Sender: Shelly Burns <[log in to unmask]>


I think this question has been brought up before...Does
anyone know how much load a map cabinet can handle? I have
talked to a couple map cabinet manufacturers that give
limited information or information that I don't know I
believe ---"You can stack our 5-drawer cabinets 8 high." I
know there is one older article on the subject, but has
anyone done anything recently? We have to come up with a
proposal for how to stack our map cabinets because we may
have to give up part of the space in the map room. Most are
already 4 high and full.  I was looking for some kind of
documentation that may show what stacking our 7.5 Topo
cabinets (currently 2 high) would do. What is recommended
and what is safe? How does it affect patron access?  Any
advice would be appreciated.
Thanks, Shelly Burns
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Shelly Burns
Coordinator, Microforms & Digital Mapping
University of Delaware
Morris Library
Newark, DE 19717
(302)831-1732   [log in to unmask]
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