We have had compact shelving in our reading room since 1986. We have never had any patron problems related to using the shelving. Most people still think it's fun to move the shelves and the go search for a book. We have found that older people usually want some help to start with but generally get into the idea of pressing a button and moving the shelves after trying it.
Mona L. Chapin
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Dear Colleagues
We are currently putting together a brief for a new library/research unit for the National Gallery of Ireland. We are looking at the possibility of putting compact shelving in our public reading room. I know these have obvious advantages in terms of space but I have some concerns about how our users would deal with rolling shelves. I would be very interested in hearing from any of you that have experience using compact shelving in your reading rooms and how it has worked out for you.
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Andrea Lydon
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