Library Storage Facilities: From Planning to Construction to Operation

by Wyoma van Duinkerken, Wendi Arant Kaspar, Paula Sullenger

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780081027547
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	08/24/2018
Series:	Chandos Information Professional Series
Pages:	266
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

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.

Wendi Arant Kaspar is Professor of Library Practice at Texas A&M University. She holds a MLS from the University of Washington and an MS in Management from Texas A&M University, College Station. She joined Texas A&M University in 1996 and is Coordinator of the Policy Sciences & Economics Library. Her research interests include Human Resources and Management in Libraries, Innovation in Library Services, Outreach and Liaison. She has written numerous articles and book chapters and co-authored two monographs.

Paula Sullenger is an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University, a position held since 2004. She is currently Associate Dean for Information Resources at Texas A&M University Libraries and has held a number of additional roles at Auburn University, including serials cataloguer, serials acquisitions librarian, head of the Acquisitions Department, and head of the Electronic Resources and Serials. Her research interests include library management, assessment, electronic resources, collection development, acquisition, and collection management. She has written a number of articles and book chapters.

Table of Contents

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

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From the Publisher

Presents guidance on how to develop a high-density library storage solution, putting an emphasis on institutional collaboration and sharing of resources