We recently relocated our map collection to another part of the library.

We did not empty the drawers.Our contract mover moved the cases with the 
maps in it.They have to turn the map cases side way in order to move 
it.  Our map case has a cloth flap inside the drawer that place on top 
of the maps to keep the map in place, flat and secured. If you secured 
the flap inside the drawer it will do the job of keeping the maps in 
place and not slide to the bottom.  After the move, I did find a few 
drawers that the flaps were not secured, so the maps did fell to the 
bottom which I have to straighten it but most of the other one that had 
the flap secured were fine.

We have a total of 42 map cases.Each case has 5 drawers.They are 
arranged in a stack of 3 cases.I labeled each stack cases as 1, 1.1, and 
1.2.So, they know which stack should be on.


Regards,
Siu Min Yu



On 12/26/2014 8:05 AM, Harvey Thorleifson wrote:
>
> Colleagues, I would appreciate advice on moving a map library.
>
> We have about ~200 drawers in ~40 cabinets.
>
> Do the drawers need to be emptied, and the drawers moved separate from 
> the cases?
>
> If so, I am in need of advice on how to move the maps.
>
> I have some ideas, although tips from people who have done this will 
> help. Thanks!
>
> Harvey Thorleifson, Minnesota Geological Survey
>
> !DSPAM:3672,549d6fee153482121367830! 

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Kelley Center for Government Information, Data and Geospatial Services
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