----------------------------Original message---------------------------- We are in the planning stage of moving Government Documents and Maps to another floor. We are currently separated (Gov Docs on 1 and Maps (& gov doc overflow on 2). We are proposing several new floor plans and I truly appreciate everyone's responses to my previous query. My new question is "how high do your map cases go?" Do you have problems retrieving maps for patrons? What about filing maps in the *very* top drawer? (I'm only 5'2") What kind of ladder or step-stool do you use and feel secure using? Also - has anyone used compact shelving in a map collection? What for and how does it work out? TIA for your help. I'll summarize and post to the list for anyone else interested. Laura Heinz Senior Library Specialist Map Collection Texas Tech University [log in to unmask] 806-742-2243