Moving your library : getting the collection from here to there

Author

• Fortriede, Steven Carl

Additional Author(s)

-

Publisher

Chicago: American Library Association, 2010

Language

English

ISBN

9780838909942

Series

Subject(s)

• LIBRARY MOVING
• LIBRARY MOVING-UNITED STATES

Notes

. . Index: p. 187-192

Abstract

The task of moving collections of books and other materials can be overwhelming as library facilities evolve to reflect changing demographics and use patterns. Author and experienced mover Steven Carl Fortriede has everything you need to get the job done quickly and efficiently with step-by-step directions, diagrams, spreadsheets, and photos. Readers will learn how to plan a library move, which method is best for a particular situation, how to recruit and train workers, and what tools and supplies are needed. Everything you need for the move is included - even specifications for boxes, moving carts, sorting trays, and a worksheet to calculate shelving layouts and growth rates. "Moving Your Library" is the complete kit for any librarian facing the daunting prospect of moving a library collection.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

viii, 192 p.

Dimension

28 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

Overview of a move – 3
The planning process – 6
Select a method – 27
Measure the collection and design the shelving layout – 34
Interfile and divide collections – 52
Recruit and train move workers – 62
Assemble tools and supplies – 70
Prepare the work spaces – 82
Working with an office mover – 89
Move-related operations – 99
Moving with carts – 106
Moving with boxes – 112
Balancing the move – 129
Moving microforms – 135
Special situations – 148
Finishing up – 158

Exemplar(s)

#	Accession No.	Call Number	Location	Status
1.	00966/17	025.1 For M	Library - 7th Floor	Available