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Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 10:29:03 -0500
From: "Bigwood, David" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: RE: Stacking Map Cases <fwd>
Sender: "Bigwood, David" <[log in to unmask]>



One concern is ceiling height.  Fire codes require unblocked sprinklers with
a certain amount of space beneath.  Check with your safety staff on the
exact requirements.

Sincerely,
David Bigwood
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Lunar & Planetary Institute



> 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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