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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 directions, diagrams, spreadsheets, and photos. Readers will learn
- How to plan a library move
- Which method is best for a particular situation
- How to recruit and train workers
- What tools and supplies are needed
Everything you need for the move is included—even specifications for boxes, moving carts, sorting trays, and a worksheet to calculate shelving layouts and growth rates. Moving Your Library is the complete kit for any librarian facing the daunting prospect of moving a library collection.
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Preface
Part I: Planning
Chapter 1 Overview of a Move
Chapter 2 Planning the Process
Chapter 3 Selecting a Method
Chapter 4 Measuring the Collection and Designing the Shelving Layout
Chapter 5 Interfiling and Dividing Collections
Chapter 6 Recruiting and Training Move Workers
Chapter 7 Assembling Tools and Supplies
Chapter 8 Preparing the Workspaces
Chapter 9 The Other Move
Part II: Moving
Chapter 10 Preparing to Move
Chapter 11 Moving with Carts
Chapter 12 Moving with Boxes
Chapter 13 Balancing the Move
Chapter 14 Moving Microforms
Chapter 15 Special Situations
Chapter 16 Finishing Up
Appendixes
A Specifications for Boxes
B Specifications for Move Carts and Sorting Trays
C Worksheet to Calculate Shelving Layout and Growth Rates
D Signage
E Sample Request for Quotes for an Office Move
Index