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Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 11:09:28 -0400
From: Kathleen Weessies <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: RE: Stacking Map Cases <fwd>
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I suspect a lot of libraries have cabinets stacked 5 high.  Much of my
collection is, but the 5 units plus a small pedestal only come to about 7
feet high.  They present some inconvenience, of course, in that we have to
roll over some stairs to reach the top drawers, but other than that they
have not presented a problem.  We have 3 rolling stairs (5-6 steps?) so one
is never farther than about 20 yards away.  Once in an attempt to save time,
a student worker dragged over a chair, stepped on the edge wrong, and almost
fell.  My ceiling is only about 9' high, so 8.5' cabinets would present a
definite problem in being able to look into the top drawer.


Kathleen Weessies
Maps/GIS Librarian
Library 100
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI  48823
517-432-9669
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Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2001 15:59:36 -0400
From: "McDonald, Demetra Evette" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Stacking Map Cases

We are considering moving our map collection to the basement of our library
and stacking the cases 5 high (8 1/2 feet).

*       Are there any libraries out there that have their map cases stacked
this high? If so, what has been your experience? Any problems or concerns?
Is your map collection open to the public or is it closed stacks?
*       Are there any suggested guidelines for how high map cases should be
stacked? For instance, is 8 1/2 feet too high? What about user and staff
safety or accessibility?
*       Are there any other issues we should consider before making our
move?

Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Please respond to me off list. I will summarize for the list if others are
interested.

Thank you for your assistance.

Demetra E. McDonald
Library Technical Assistant I
Documents Department
Joyner Library
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 328-6533
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