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The "Harvard model" refers to high bay, high density storage. Harvard
is thought of as the first of these in the library world. The storage bay
or module is about 30 feet high (though this can vary), so a person in an
order picker can go vertical and down aisles to retrieve materials.
Books are shelved according to size to maximize the use of space. Books
are put in trays and shelved two deep. In almost all cases bar coding is done to
the item level. There are upwards of 40 facilities using this type of
facility; the environments vary. Some are at 50 degrees F/30-35% RH to
maximize preservation. The Harvard Depository web site will provide more
info. Others include are LC Off-site facility at Fort Meade, Yale
has one. Columbia U, NYPL and Princeton have built one
jointly. Their web sites would provide additional info.
Doris
Doris A. Hamburg
Director, Preservation Programs National Archives and Records Administration Room 2800 NWT 8601 Adelphi Road College Park, MD 20740-6001 >>> lisa.fox@xxxxxxxxxx 06/15/06 01:02AM >>> Lisa
L. Fox, From:
owner- Is
anyone aware of High Bay Storage Repositories (Harvard model style) that are not
relying on bar coding of all items in order to locate items, or perhaps
using it in a more limited way than bar coding at the item level. I would
appreciate any leads on whether this is being done, or if it has been
tried. Many thanks. Doris
A. Hamburg tel.
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