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Subject: RE: weight of map cases]
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 17:04:32 -0500
From: HelenJane Armstrong <[log in to unmask]>
To: 'Maps and Air Photo Systems Forum' <[log in to unmask]>

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In 1961, Catherine Bahn of the Library of Congress did an article for
Special Libraries Association Geography and Map Division Bulletin on Map
Libraries Space and Equipment.  It includes a table for filled map cases,
estimated weight of maps, etc.  The weight of the map case top and base are
included and I found the weight of the topless 5 drawer map case in the
Hamilton catalog.  The basics have not changed since the article which has
been quoted widely.  The article was republished in the "Map Librarianship:
Readings" edited by Drazniowsky.  Mary Galneder later quoted and updated the
information for a SLA presentation.  SLA Geography & Map Division "Bulletin"
article is in No.46(1961) p.3-17.  It was prepared for the Standards
Committee of the SLA G & M. Div.
Hope this helps.  I have used the information for each of the Map Libraries
I have set up and for a number of moves.  It has been extremely helpful.
Please let me know if you need any additional information.
Helen

HelenJane Armstrong, PhD
Head, Map & Imagery Library
George A. Smathers Libraries
University of Florida
P.O. Box 117011
Gainesville, FL 32611-7011


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Subject: weight of map cases
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 10:31:26 -0800
From: Julie Sweetkind-Singer <[log in to unmask]>
To: Maps-L <[log in to unmask]>

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Hi all,

Has anyone figured out how much a medium-sized map case weighs when it is
empty and when it has a "normal" amount of maps in it?
We are have an analysis done of the weight bearing capacity of our map room
floor and I have been asked for these ballpark numbers.  Thought I'd ask
before trying to heft one of the cases onto a scale.... ;-)

The size of the 5 drawer map cases are: 17" high x 41" deep x 53" wide.

Also, if you have an idea of how much maps weigh on average, that would be
helpful, too.  Say, 50 maps weigh 10 pounds.

Thank you!

Julie



Julie Sweetkind-Singer
Head Librarian; GIS & Map Librarian
Branner Earth Sciences Library & Map Collections
397 Panama Mall, M/C 2211
Stanford University
Stanford, CA  94305
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Phone:  650-725-1102