----------------------------Original message---------------------------- I'm a relative newcomer to this list, so excuse please if this issue has been discussed before. I am interested in people's experiences with storing maps in locked map cases in public areas, ie, outside a map room perhaps in a hall way. What have been the staffing effects of retrieving and reshelving; were there security issues such as damaged maps, broken locks; etc. etc Any information, pro or con, will be MUCH appreciated. Please send to me directly or post to list. Thanks very much. Mary MCInroy Map Collection University of Iowa Libraries [log in to unmask]