Moving your library getting the collection from here to there

• Main Author: Fortriede, Steven Carl (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Chicago American Library Association 2010
• Subjects: Library moving > United States
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The task of moving collections of books and other materials can be overwhelming as library facilities evolve to reflect changing demographics and use patterns. Author and experienced mover Steven Carl Fortriede has everything you need to get the job done quickly and efficiently with step-by-step dir...

Table of Contents:

• Pt. I. Planning. Overview of a move
• The planning process
• Selecting a method
• Measuring the collection and designing the shelving layout
• Interfiling and dividing collections
• Recruiting and training move workers
• Assembling tools and supplies
• Preparing the work spaces
• The other move
• Pt. II. Moving. Preparing to move
• Moving with carts
• Moving with boxes
• Balancing the move
• Moving microforms
• Special situations
• Finishing up.