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Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2001 15:59:36 -0400
From: "McDonald, Demetra Evette" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Stacking Map Cases
Sender: "McDonald, Demetra Evette" <[log in to unmask]>

This message is cross-posted on Maps-L and GovDoc-L. Please excuse any
duplication.

We are considering moving our map collection to the basement of our library
and stacking the cases 5 high (8 1/2 feet).

*       Are there any libraries out there that have their map cases stacked
this high? If so, what has been your experience? Any problems or concerns?
Is your map collection open to the public or is it closed stacks?
*       Are there any suggested guidelines for how high map cases should be
stacked? For instance, is 8 1/2 feet too high? What about user and staff
safety or accessibility?
*       Are there any other issues we should consider before making our
move?

Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Please respond to me off list. I will summarize for the list if others are
interested.

Thank you for your assistance.

Demetra E. McDonald
Library Technical Assistant I
Documents Department
Joyner Library
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 328-6533
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