Hi Theresa,

We have several different sizes of Ulrich plan files (https://ulrichplanfiling.com/).  They are great for reducing the footprint of cabinets.  While I have some "rare" maps that are all encapsulated in them, I'm sure they are not the preferred method of storage for really fragile maps.  Also they don't do well with smaller maps as they can drop to the bottom of the folders.

Heather Ross
Map Specialist
Penn State University Libraries

From: "Quill, Theresa Marguerite" <[log in to unmask]>
To: "MAPS-L" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2018 5:01:25 PM
Subject: Locking map cabinets

Hi all,

 

We are in the rare (and exciting!) position of being able to purchase new locking map cabinets to house our “rare” maps. I’m wondering if anyone can speak to how well their locking cabinets have held up, and which brand you have. I’ve been looking at the Mayline ones, but does anyone have other suggestions? We haven’t purchased map cabinets in probably 50 years, and the listserv archives don’t seem to have much on this topic after 2000, so maybe no one else has either!

 

Any advice is very welcome!


Thanks,

Theresa

 

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Theresa Quill (she/her/hers)

Social Sciences Librarian (GIS/Maps)

Herman B Wells Library, E241C

Indiana University Bloomington

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