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Subject: RE: Locking map cases Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2005 From: "Mark A.
Thomas" <[log in to unmask]> To: "'Maps, Air Photo & Geospatial Systems Forum'"

Thanks to everyone, on and off the list, who gave me advice on
retroactively installing locking devices on map files. This included
information on the Mayline hinged device I had asked about (does one
5-drawer cabinet), the Medeco "FileSecure Swing-Open Security Bar"
(formerly the "Multi-Lock Swing-Open Security Bar") and other hinged
solutions that lock an entire stack of files, and the bars that go
through all the handles in a stack and lock on the top.

We'll weigh the pros of cons of each method in the context of our
particular needs.

Thanks again, Mark
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Mark
Thomas / [log in to unmask] / 919-660-5853, fax:919-684-2855 Economics,
Geology, Geography Bibliographer Map and GIS Librarian / Public
Documents and Maps Department 025 Perkins Library / Duke University,
Durham, NC 27708-0177



Maps-L Moderator wrote:
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject:     Locking and securing map cases
> Date:     Fri, 23 May 2008 13:00:18 -0400
> From:     Carol McAuliffe <[log in to unmask]>
> To:     <[log in to unmask]>
>
>
>
> Dear Maps-L,
>
> The University of Florida is under going a major map library move due to
> needed construction being done on the area.  The move will only be
> temporary but obviously great care and thought needs to be given to each
> aspect.  Unfortunately we are also working within a very limited time
> frame because construction needs to begin around July 1.  You have
> probably already noticed the number of recent give-away maps and
> photographs coming from us.  I'm glad to see that many have found good
> new homes as we work to weed out our collection of maps that we do not
> want.  There are a number of areas I could use some advice on however
> and I know you are the best to come to for a wide range of experiences
> and ideas.
> 1) We are planning on temporarily stacking the cases 5 high in a
> non-public area to avoid moving the map cases off-site.  Of course we
> want to make sure that they are all properly secured.  To do this we
> need to get metal braces that look like a large squared off C.  I'm not
> sure what the proper term is for it.  We do not have many of these and
> need to get more before the move.  Does anyone have any ideas on where
> we might be able to find them?  We have talked to a number of vendors,
> including Mayline, and no one has something like it.
>
> 2) We are also going to be having some map cases in a public area that
> is not supervised and we want to lock them.  I have been told that you
> can either make or buy locks for map cases that consist of a long metal
> bar.  Does anyone have a vendor for this type of lock?  Or plans for how
> to make them?
>
> If anyone has any advice or has gone through a recent move feel free to
> drip me a note.  I'm sure I will have more questions as the move
> progresses.
>
> Thanks in advance for any help!
>
> ~Carol McAuliffe
>
>
> Carol McAuliffe, Map Librarian Map and Imagery Library, Spatial
> Information Services Unit
> Government Documents Department, George A. Smathers Libraries,
> University of Florida (352) 273-2828 [log in to unmask]
>
>
>