Library storage facilities : from planning to construction to operation /

"Library Storage Facilities: From Planning to Construction to Operation examines high-density library storage facilities, considering how such facilities are changing the nature of collection management. The book discusses the types of storage facilities and explores how institutions can collab...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: VanDuinkerken, Wyoma (Author), Kaspar, Wendi Arant (Author), Sullenger, Paula (Author)
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, MA : Chandos Publishing, an imprint of Elsevier, [2019]
Series:Chandos information professional series.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"Library Storage Facilities: From Planning to Construction to Operation examines high-density library storage facilities, considering how such facilities are changing the nature of collection management. The book discusses the types of storage facilities and explores how institutions can collaborate and embrace cost saving options through opening shared off-site storage facilities, addressing common needs, and maximizing value and space in on-campus libraries. Considering a unique partnership between the Texas A & M University System and the University of Texas System, the book highlights best practice and lessons learned during implementation. Topics covered include storage strategies, geometric efficiency, systems integration, environmental control, and more"--Publisher's description
Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 250 pages) : color illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780081027554
0081027559