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Date: Wed, 5 Aug 1998 14:18:00 -0700 (PDT)
From: Kathryn Womble <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Solution to storing individually rolled maps - Summary
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Kathryn Womble
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> Date: Tue, 4 Aug 1998 14:51:52 -0700
> From: "A. A. Sylvan" <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: Discussion of Government Document Issues <[log in to unmask]>
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> Subject: Solution to storing individually rolled maps - Summary
>
> Hello All,
>
> When I posted my question asking for solutions to storing individually
> rolled up maps little did I know that many of you were looking for
> some answers to the same problem. Since I received many requests to post
> the findings on govdoc-l, here there are.
>
> I want to thank all of you who contributed to the solutions. some ideas,
> as you will see, were very unusual and creative. As always, messages
> from you poured in within hours of my original posting.
>
>         1. Rolled graphics storage units (various sizes; length: from 26'
> to 62' with three sized in between, 9 to 25 slots each). Price: $318.00 to
> $625.00. From Architect/Graphic supplies store.
>
>         2. Map storage Unit, upright, from Gaylord Catalog, 1998. Various
> types and sizes (12 to 50 slots each unit). Price: $119.95 to $209.95 for
> Mobile Roll Files. They also have Wire Roll Files (upright wire "cages",
> 4 and 24 slots), price: $69.95 and $71.95; and Corrugated Roll Files: 12
> and 20 slots, $39.95 and $42.95.
>
>         3. Gun racks (used successfully by UC, Davis). Cheap and easy to
> install solution, BUT available wall space required. The 3-hook variety
> for $15-$20.
>
>         4. Another suggestion - a unit that is a "cross between an
> umbrella stand and dishpack shipping box". I didn't pursue this any
> further since the info on the above options was readily available.
>
>         5. If possible, don't roll the maps, reminded one librarian.
> However, we have no space or money for cabinets and I suspect that the
> ones interested in other options are in similar circumstances.
>
> I decided to buy one of the upright mobile units from Gaylord. The
> price for a unit that holds 50 maps is only $209.
>
> I hope this is helpful. If you need more detailed info, contact me
> directly.
>
> Anna
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