Jan. 18, 2005
Dear list,
We are looking for input on practices of shelving books by size.
We have Stacks (less than 12 in. tall) and Quartos (roughly 12-15 in. tall)
-- shelved separately on opposite sides of the library (I use inches rather
than centimeters to describe this to the students).
Anticipating the opportunity to install all new shelving, we are wondering
whether some libraries integrate these sizes, and what advantages they find
in that arrangement.
I've worked in libraries where the Quartos are housed on shelves at the end
of each row, but we have so many Quartos that this would probably not work
for us. I've also seen the different sizes on separate floors of a smaller
library. I understand that the shelving space is more efficiently used with
separate shelving by size, and it makes sense - it also seems healthier for
the books.
Any thoughts?
Kathy Cowan
Senior Reference Librarian, Decker Library
Maryland Institute College of Art
(410) 225-2714
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