-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Flat file locking cabinet
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:09:40 -0500
From: Greg March <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Hi Kathleen,
Thank you for the information. Yes, I would be very interested in any
additional information you could provide.
-Greg
On 11/16/09 3:06 PM, "Maps-L Moderator" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: RE: Flat file locking cabinet
> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:38:20 -0500
> From: Weessies, Kathleen <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> References: <[log in to unmask]>
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> Yes, I've recently been on exactly the same journey (except sans Sanborn).
> The Mayline solution is by far the most economical. The part is available
> through several outlets, and they seem to vary in price between $50-ish to
> $99-ish.
>
> I also received a quote from a company more than happy to build me a custom
> cabinet with each drawer having its own locking mechanism. $1,900 for a
> 5-drawer unit. It surely would look better, and if you need new cabinets
> anyway and have money then this would be a nice solution.
>
> Years ago our university Physical Plant slapped some hardware on the outside
> of a 4-tier (20 drawer) map cabinet so that we have a padlock holding an iron
> bar across the front. I feel like a saw a photo of this solution back in the
> literature somewhere. It works fine and has some visual authority, but isn't
> pretty.
>
> I can get you further details on any of these if you want them,
>
> Kathleen Weessies
> Geosciences Librarian
> Head, Map Library
> Michigan State University
> 100 Library W308
> East Lansing, MI 48824
> 517-432-6123 x250
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> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Flat file locking cabinet
> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:29:22 -0500
> From: March, Greg <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>
>
>
> Hello,
>
>
>
> We have a collection of Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps that I want to keep
> secure. So far, all I have been able to come up with is this art supply
> store that sells a locking device for Mayline Flat File Cabinets
> http://www.utrechtart.com/dsp_view_product.cfm?item=39649. I have
> already been to the WAML Map Librarians Toolbox and checked the big
> manufacturers with no luck. Are there any flat file manufacturers that
> make a cabinet that locks, or is this the only option.
>
>
>
> Thank you,
>
>
>
> -Greg
>
>
>
> Gregory H. March
>
> Assistant Professor, Map/GIS Librarian
>
> University of Tennessee
>
> Map Services
>
> G21A Hodges Library
>
> Knoxville, TN 37996
>
> 865-974-3878 (phone)
>
> 865-974-3925 (fax)
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