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Overcrowdingintroduces accessissues
Limited shelf space
More items purchased
than deselected
Libraries servemultiple functions
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Deselection
Renovations, additions, or a new building
Digitization
Movable Aisle Compact Storage
Off-site storage
Automated Storage & Retrieval System
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Movable shelves
Ride on rails on floor
Manual or electric
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PROS CONS
Maximizes floorspace
Weight bearingissues
Store entirecollections in one
space
Cost
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Library rents orpurchases space in off-site facility
Materials shelved bysize, not call number
Patrons request
materials via OPAC
Materials delivered 1-2days later
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Selection criteria for storage
Infrequently circulated items
Items less-likely to be browsed
Rare, fragile or high-security items
Items with physical or electronic duplicates
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PROS
Reduces storage space in library
High success rate of retrieval
Temperature & humidity control
Least expensive solution
Intellectual collaboration
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CONS
Eliminates browsability
Delayed access
Splits collections
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ASRS built in thelibrary
Utilizes robotic cranesto retrieve materials
Items are barcodedand shelved in binsaccording to size
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Example from Santa Clara University
Patron submits request Robot receives request Robot finds bin
Bin delivered to staffwork station
Staff removes itemfrom bin
Item delivered tocirculation desk
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PROS
Reduces storage space in library
High success rate of retrieval
Temperature & humidity control
Short retrieval time
Pick-up at patrons convenience
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CONS
Eliminates browsability
Splits collections
Technical issues and power outages
Risk of investing in unfamiliar technology
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How does off-site storage and ASRS affect
patrons access to information?
Will lack of browsability decrease use?
How will libraries deal with selection issues?
What do these storage solutions say about
trends in library spaces?
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Boss, R. (n.d.). Automated Storage/Retrieval and Return/Sorting Systems. Retrievedfrom: http://www.ala.org/ala//mgrps/divs/pla/plapublications/platechnotes/automatedrev.pdf
Hazen, D. C. (2000). Selecting for storage: local problems, local responses, and anemerging common challenge. Library Resources & Technical Services, 44(4),176-183.
McLaren, M. (2004). Current library collection storage models.Kentucky Libraries,68(1), 15-20.
Shill, H.B., & Toner, S. (2004). Does the building still matter? Usage patterns in new,expanded, and renovated libraries, 1995-2002. College & Research Libraries,65(2), 123-50.
Siems, E., Demmers, L., & Dean, E. (2004). Library collection storage. Libris DesignProject. Retrieved from: http://www.librisdesign.org/docs/LibraryCollectionStorage.pdf
Shirato, L., Cogan, S., & Yee, S. G. (2001). The impact of an automated storage andretrieval system on public services.Reference Services Review, 29(3), 253-261.
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