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Subject: RE: Tool for lifting maps during refiling?
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 09:27:09 -0700
From: Kathryn Lage <[log in to unmask]>
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I've used a long ruler, which is minimally effective. I think the best
thing (for the person and the maps) is what Paige suggests. Store the
maps in manageable clumps in folders and remove all the folders on top
before filing. A pain, but ultimately easier than straining to slide a
map in while holding up a ton with the other hand, crumpling the map in
the process!

-Katie

Katie Lage
Map Librarian, Acting Faculty Director
Jerry Crail Johnson Earth Sciences & Map Library
184 UCB
University Libraries
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO 80309
303-735-4917
http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/map/


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Subject: Re: Tool for lifting maps during refiling?

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Subject:        Re: Tool for lifting maps during refiling?
Date:   Thu, 11 Nov 2010 09:50:15 -0500
From:   Paige Andrew <[log in to unmask]>
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Kathy,

I've never heard of a tool or device created/invented for this purpose,
but it would be great if it happened!

As someone with lower back (disc) problems the only way I will dig out a
folder at or near the bottom of a given drawer is to first remove those
folders above it one at a time. Naturally, 9 out of 10 times what one is
looking for also is in a bottom or near-bottom drawer, so kneeling down
and proper lifting technique is critical. I always cringe when I see
someone bending over from the waist to lift these heavy folders out of
drawers!

Paige

On 11/11/2010 9:38 AM, Angie Cope wrote:
> All,
>
> Our campus ergonomics experts just visited our map collection to
> provide us with tips about how to prevent injuries. They are thinking
> about making some type of tool to help lift the top layer of maps to
> assist in pulling and refiling maps from flat map cases. I seem to
> recall a discussion somewhere of whether such a device already exists,
> but can't remember the details.
>
> Anyway, does anyone have an example of such a tool which does or does
> not work well?
>
> Kathy Stroud, Map/GIS Librarian
> Environmental Science and Policy, Soil, and Forestry Subject Specialist
> Biological/Agricultural Sciences and Map Services, Shields Library
> 100 NW Quad Ave.
> Davis, CA 95616-5292
> 530-752-5248
>
> ______________
> Knowledge is understanding that a tomato is a fruit.  Wisdom is not
> putting it in a fruit salad.