Library Off-Site Shelving

As libraries strive to maintain collections with limited space many have turned to high-efficiency off-site shelving facilities. This work addresses virtually all major issues in planning building and operating high-density storage. Using the Harvard Depository model but applying the issues and activities to other models as well a host of contributors cover such issues as governance and cost design and construction preservation selection pre-shelving preparation systems access and management services and transportation. An essential guide to anyone considering or involved in high efficiency shelving this book is also a valuable reference.