The initial phase of the shift of materials in Documents has been completed.\u00a0 This was primarily a shift of the Y4 group to UMLD2, although some libraries received parts to enhance their own collections.\u00a0 Most of the shelving went to UMLD2 to house these materials, but some shelving was temporarily moved near the Reference stacks in a holding area for use later.\u00a0 Additional items that were moved to open up as much space as possible included microfiche cabinets, shelflist cabinets, map cases, counter shelving and a few other Documents items.<\/p>\n
The area now cleared for carpeting is directly north, west and northwest of the Documents office.\u00a0 Carpeting of the area could begin within a week.\u00a0 This is the first step in a series of stages of materials shifting, then carpeting.<\/p>\n
There are also two minor shifts in parts of the Reference collection.\u00a0 Here are the reasons for the shifts:<\/p>\n
The estimate is that this will produce about three half ranges of shelving and two mini counter shelving units.\u00a0 None of these will be moved, of course, until the carpet is ready.\u00a0 At least two parallel half ranges are necessary for the final shift so that they can be braced at the top for safety and stability.\u00a0 After Reference materials are moved to the new location, additional open stack ranges will be produced to continue the cycle.<\/p>\n
Wayne Barnes<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The initial phase of the shift of materials in Documents has been completed.\u00a0 This was primarily a shift of the Y4 group to UMLD2, although some libraries received parts to enhance their own collections.\u00a0 Most of the shelving went to…<\/span><\/p>\n