Thank you to everyone who offered advice on this…it was all wonderful. I wanted to share the wisdom with ARLIS-L:
i. Archival Boxes: an academic librarian recommended these custom enclosures (through Carmen); requires assembly (time-consuming); good for odd-sizes
ii. Gaylord: two librarians suggested Gaylord. For example, acid free banker’s size boxes. This size would fit most books, even art or oversized ones. If you buy bigger boxes, and if you’re trying to pack them snugly, then you run the risk of the boxes becoming really heavy and difficult to move.
i. Bankers Box® R-Kive® Heavy-Duty Storage Boxes, Letter/Legal Size, 10"H x 12"W x 15"L, 60% Recycled Content, White/Blue, Pack Of 20: A museum librarian used these for interim storage of special collections; could work well for long-term storage because they are double-walled, but they are expensive.
ii. Bankers Box® Presto Storage Box : A museum librarian used these for interim storage of oversize books
iii. Paige Company: Recommended by a museum library and a bookseller.
iv. Do not buy if you want super strong archival boxes that can withstand long-term off-site storage in climate-controlled environment (or ask for a sample first): Hollinger Heavy-Duty Record Storage Boxes
SKU: #82-023
The preservation industry standard for storage and transportation of records and collections
Double layered ends, single layered sides, and double layered bottom
Choose from Archival Grey (buffered pH 8.5), Tan (buffered pH 8.5), or White (unbuffered pH 7.0)
Acid/Lignin-free, attached or separate lids, shipped flat and easy assembly without glues or tape
Dimensions: 10”H x 12”W x 15”D
White
Miki Bulos | Lucas Research Library | P.O. Box 10877 San Rafael,CA 94912 | 415-662-1918 | [log in to unmask]
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