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OverviewLibrary 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Wyoma van Duinkerken (Director, Joint Library Facility, Texas A&M University Libraries, TX, USA) , Wendi Arant Kaspar (Professor of Library Practice, Texas A&M University, TX, USA) , Paula Sullenger (Associate Professor, Texas A&M University, TX, USA)Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology Imprint: Chandos Publishing (Oxford) Ltd Weight: 0.440kg ISBN: 9780081027547ISBN 10: 0081027540 Pages: 266 Publication Date: 24 August 2018 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsSection 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 StudiesReviewsAuthor InformationWyoma 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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