We have been using electric compact storage in our open stacks since 1986. It includes periodicals and books located in our reading room. We have never had any problems with it. There are still some elderly library patrons who require directions for moving the shelves but once they get the hang of it they love it.
Mona L. Chapin
Head Librarian
Cincinnati Art Museum/Art Academy of Cincinnati
953 Eden Park Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45202-1557
Tel: 513-639-2976
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From: Linda Heslin [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 1:27 PM
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Subject: [ARLIS-L] Compact Shelving
I would appreciate hearing from anybody having experience with compact shelving and specifically, use in circulating collections.
I have been considering open stack electrical compact shelving for bound periodicals, but have concerns about using it for the circulating collection. Of course, I am been assured by two vendors that this is being done now in many libraries. Is it? My library is in critical need of space and plans to expand into an adjacent nearby room have been put on hold.
Thanks in advance.
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