[Publib] Recarpeting Questions

[Linda Cannon]

What about using shelf movers? If you use standard metal shelving, you
should be able to rent shelf movers and then you don't have to unload
the books, just move the units and carpet, then move them back.
 
Linda Cannon
Collection Development Librarian
Joplin Public Library
 
 

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[mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Kathleen Horan
Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 4:07 PM
To: publib at webjunction.org
Subject: [Publib] Recarpeting Questions


A while back, I queried the collective brain with regard to the choice
of broadloom or tile carpeting.  We have decided to go with tiles.  Now,
on to the next big question: the installation process.  Our director
feels that we --meaning the staff -- can handle moving books off the
stacks to allow the installers to lay carpeting under the shelving.  So,
my questions are:
 
1.  Does anyone have an opinion as to whether to carpet around or under
stacks is best?
2.  Has anyone worked as staff to take books down before recarpeting?
If so, how did you store the books, and where?  Was it a hardship or did
it run smoothly?
3.  If you used a moving company, did it keep books on the shelves when
moving the furniture? How long did it take?  
4.  If you've recarpeting recently, and had to move books (using either
method: staff power or an outside jobber), approximately how many books
are in your collection?
 
I'm trying not to freak out.  Reassure me.
 
Thanks,
    Kathleen
 
"Life ultimately means taking the responsibility to find the right
answer to its problems and to fulfill the tasks which it constantly sets
for each individual."     -- Victor E. Frankl
 
Kathleen P. Horan, M.L.S.
Branch Manager
Palm View Branch Library
McAllen, TX
956-688-3322
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