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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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