I’ve rolled up a couple hundred maps at time into a roll, then wrap it in several thicknesses of brown paper. And lots of tape. If the maps are of similar
size then they will make a heavy compact bundle. If the maps are of different sizes, the odd sheets sticking out beyond the others will take a beating in shipment. So, better to sort by size.
Wait, I want to run out and buy up stock in 3M before you do this.
Kathleen Weessies
Geosciences Librarian; Head, Map Library
Michigan State University
Main Library
366 W. Circle Drive, W308
East Lansing, MI 48824
517-884-0849
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Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2015 12:10 PM
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Subject: Re: how to ship thousands of maps
Random thoughts:
* Cut two pieces of cardboard slightly larger than your maps, then stack the maps between the cardboard, as if you're making a map sandwich. Stuff paper or other padding materials along the edges, and tape the crap out of the it. (If you're
ambitious, cut more cardboard to insert as "sides".) This method will keep the maps flat and, if tightly wrapped, unable to shift much. The bigger the maps, the sturdier and thicker your "bread" needs to be.
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On Mon, Jul 27, 2015 at 1:11 PM, Barbara Levergood <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Hi folks,
I need your expertise once more. We are withdrawing a large number of sheet maps* and need to know how to ship them most cost-effectively to their new home. Can maps be shipped
flat in bulk or are tubes the better option?
Thanks!
Barbara
* ca. 60 full drawers; maps ca. 36” x 36” or larger
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Barbara Levergood
Research and Instruction Librarian
Bowdoin College
H-L Library, Office 110B
3000 College Station
Brunswick, Maine 04011-8421
207-725-3351
Fax 207-725-3083
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Michael Fry
Map Editor and Senior Map Librarian
National Geographic Society
1145 17th St. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
202.791.1892 (morning); 202.857.7098 (afternoon)