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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]>
To:     Maps, Air Photo, GIS Forum - Map Librarianship
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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
>
> ______________
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