Hello everyone!
We would like to install a book drop for our art library. We are concerned
about potential damage to our collection, however, given the unique
characteristics of art books (i.e., they are large, heavy, on glossy paper,
odd formats and materials, you-know-what-I-mean).
So I'm seeking the wisdom of other art librarians. Are their book drops
available that are better suited for art books? Are there other art
libraries who have had problems with book drops? Successes?
Our use follows the rhythm of the academic calendar, so at times our return
rate is very high. Have others in similar situations found book drops esp.
helpful or problematic?
Thanks for any and all advice; I will summarize the responses I receive for
the list.
Barbara
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Barbara Q. Prior
Head, The Clarence Ward Art Library
Oberlin College
Allen Art Building
91 North Main Street
Oberlin, OH 44074-1193
Email: [log in to unmask]
Phone: (440)775-8635
Fax: (440)775-8969
http://www.oberlin.edu/~library/artlib/
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