Fall 2006 Storage Update
Ben WalkerCollection Planning Librarian
Storage Update What do we have? How full is the facility? How long will the space
last? When can we transfer
material? Who do we contact?
What do we have?
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Storage Sci,Hssl Spec Coll non-reclass
Gov Docs
Collections
Breakdown by Collection
How full is the facility? Collection
size:102,084 LF (~1.02 million volumes)
Available empty shelf space: 18,918 LF (~189,180 volumes)
Total shelf space in facility: 121,002 LF (~1.2 million volumes)
Available Space at ALF
16%84%
Empty Full
How long will the space last? Currently available: 189,180 volumes 2002/2003 ARL stats: 3,776 bound
volumes added to Storage (last year transfers allowed)
Does not include addition of Special Collections material (1,000 volumes/year?)
Known space needs: Haskins Collection, AFA, Journalism, MSL/Gov Docs (???)
When can we transfer material? Several immediate and short-term projects
beginning at ALF Move all material that is above 12 feet high Develop/implement plan for storage of microform
cabinets Integrate Storage collections to delete overflow
areas Develop workflows to begin processing by size
Expected completion Best estimate: about 2 years
Who do we contact? Transfers to storage:
Approvals: Ben (3-2545) Transfer process: Ben or Hang (3-2550)
Storage retrieval issues: Ben or Hang