Library Storage Facilities

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.

• Provides insights on the importance of high-density library storage facilities
• Lays out the process for funding, planning and building collaborations around storage facilities
• Shows how to prepare a storage facility for operation in terms of staffing, workflow and equipment
• Considers repurposing existing structures as a way of building a storage facility
• Presents how to incorporate a storage facility into services and operations

Autorentext

Wyoma van Duinkerken is director of the Joint Library Facility at Texas A&M University Libraries. She has also held a number of additional roles at the Libraries, including coordinator of Cataloguing Record Support, coordinator of Acquisitions Monographs, reference librarian, and administrator of Virtual Reference. Her research interests include, project management, storage facilities, organizational change management, servant leadership, and library administration. She has written numerous articles and book chapters, and co-authored three monographs.

Inhalt

Section 1 - Consideration and Planning

1. An Introduction to Storage Facilities: Types and Examples

2. Planning Strategically for a Storage Facility

Section 2 - Building the Storage Facility

3. An Introduction to Construction Methods, Project Management, and Building a Project Team

4. Design and Construction of a Storage Facility Building

Section 3 - Preparing for Operations

5. Selecting Equipment, Software, and Hardware to Support Operations

6. Staffing the Storage Facility: Organization, Positions, Hiring, and Training

7. Collection Management: Decisions and Selection for Remote Storage

Section 4 - Transferring and Receiving Materials

8. Moving Collections: The Process From Retrieval to Shipping

9. Receiving Materials and Workflow at Storage Facility

Section 5 - Sustain Operations

10. Sustainability and Safety of the Facility: Materials, Personnel, and the Institution

11. Access to and Delivery of Requested Materials

12. Reporting Effectiveness, Return on Investment, and Preparing for Future Growth

Section 6 - Case Studies

13. Case Studies