Subject: Storing collection materials in trailer
I am hoping so get some "in the trenches" information on the pros and cons of temporarily storing circulating library materials in truck trailers, vs. storing in a warehouse space. A client (NY, NJ area) contacted us last week looking for truck trailer tips; he will be storing part of his general collections for approximately 6 months, from January to June, during construction/renovation. While there is plenty of good info on commercial storage options, we had no printed information on the use of heated (not air conditioned) trucks. We did have a good discussion about access, humidity control, and security, but have no literature, nor experience, to add to on truck trailer storage. In the end, we decided in terms of access and collections care that a records center *would* be best, but the cost seems significantly higher. If anyone has considered or gone with temporary trailer storage, I would very much appreciate it if you could take a few minutes and give me your thoughts or experience on the subject. Thank you, Karen E.K. Brown Field Service Representative Northeast Document Conservation Center 100 Brickstone Square Andover, MA 01810-1494 978-470-1010 Fax: 978-475-6021 *** Conservation DistList Instance 11:57 Distributed: Tuesday, December 30, 1997 Message Id: cdl-11-57-006 ***Received on Monday, 29 December, 1997