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>Date: 22 Oct 1997 09:12:36 -0700
>From: "Joe Crotts" <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: RE: Moving Maps
A full sized, heavily laden map case with 5 drawers can exceed 500 lbs. Even
if they feel capable of moving cases with drawers left in, they will
undoubtedly request that drawers be secured against opening. Unless things
have changed, in most cases it is either necessary or advisable to remove
drawers and move empty cases. You might consider removing the dawers, and
then have the movers move the drawers along with the cases and stack them
nearby and you replace the drawers.
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>From: Maps and Air Photo Systems Forum on Wed, Oct 22, 1997 7:19 AM
>Subject: Moving Maps
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>Folks,
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>I would like some advice on the best method for moving map cases & the
>maps inside them.
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>When we moved out of our library the cases were tipped on their sides with
>very unpleasant results to the maps. A recent (1997) book on moving
>advises that maps be emptied and stgored in containers or the drawers
>taken out & stuffed with cardboard so the maps do not move around.
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>We will be using a professional mover to move back in the bldg. but I
>would like to hear from folks
>as to what they have done or would suggest. We have 28 map cases
>stacks with 2 each of -3 drawer cases stacked on eachother.
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>I will summarize for the list or pass on if so desired.
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>Thanks in advance.
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>Linda B. Johnson
>Univ. of New Hampshire
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>Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 10:41:36 -0700 (PDT)
>From: David Lundquist <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: Moving Maps
Linda-
About 5-6 years ago, the Map Collection of the Shields Library, UC Davis
was moved from the second floor, old wing to the lower level (basement) of
our newly completed west wing. After some discussion and investigation,
we decided to move the cases, loaded. We were using professional movers
and consulted with them as well. There were approx. 65, 5 drawer map
cases, stacked up to 5 high in the old quarters. They were moved and
stacked 2 high in the new map room. (We also added an additional 35 new
cases.) While the library did have a large freight elevator installed in
the new wing, allowing for large wide loads to be carried
on it, unfortunately, on all floors but the 1st and 4th, the doors
accessing the elevator were standard 30-36" wide doors. As a result, we
had to tip the cases on end (backs to be specific). Concerned about
shifting of the contents, we obtained 40 or so sheets of 1" thick
styrofoam to fit in the drawers. As the cases were moved and placed, the
sheets were taken out and taken back up to the old quarters where they
were placed in the drawers of the next cases coming down. With careful
coordination and a detailed plan of where *each* case was to go, the move
went with a minimum of difficulty. My original estimate of moving time
was 2 1/2-3 days and when the movers estimated 1 day I was frankly
skeptical. In fact, the move took 3 hours. There was virtually no
shifting of any maps in any of the drawers. It just didn't happen.
Also, there was no damage to any of the cases which was also a concern.
The key seems to be having a detailed moving plan as well as floor
plan and a well trained, physically fit moving crew.
They had originally brought in some kind of contraption to lift the cases
but quickly found that by simply putting 4-6 guys one each case, they were
able to manhandle them onto the moving dollies and keep a steady stream of
them coming downstairs.
Give me a call if you want to discuss further. Good luck!
David Lundquist
Map Librarian
Shields Library
Univ. of California, Davis
(916)752-5248
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>Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 10:51:54 -0700
>To: Maps and Air Photo Systems Forum <[log in to unmask]>
>From: Carol Marley <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: Moving Maps
Whe we moved our whole collection around some seven years ago, we stuffed
drawers with cardboard and prof. movers took the drawers five deep to
anohter floor- very hard on the poor movers. For the maps remaining on the
floor, we simply pulled out drawers, moved cabinets and then put the
drawers back in- have to be sure they get put back in the right order! It
was really easy- we tagged everything ahead, went like a breeze. Carol
Marley, McGill Un.
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