My last position had a hgue storage problem and I had a great fix that was temporary. Instead of storing 'like' collections together, they should have done so by size and material. As I have said since I have been in the business, as long as the objects do not pose a threat to each other and have some kind of indentification number (temporary, accession, loan, etc.) it does not matter if they are stored with like objects or collections. Space is a premium today and we all need to be open minded how to best utilize what we have.
Matthew C. Leininger
Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:27:35 -0500
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Hello Listservers,
We are considering ways to increase space at our storage
facility and compiling a list of options (and their associated pros &
cons). So far, our list includes:
- Building a new, larger building;
- Renovating & expanding the existing structure;
- Building a mezzanine level to better utilize
vertical space;
- Building a separate-but-nearby annex.
We have left out the pros & cons of each; we are aware of the many
things to consider in stabilizing/moving/protecting the collection once we
decide on the best route--what we would really like to know from you all is:
- If you ever had to create more storage
space for your collections, how did you do it?
- Thoughts and opinions about changes that do not involve
building, such as compact shelving, etc. (lest deaccessioning/refining the collection—we are working on
this).
- Are there any building options we have not included
on our list?
- If you built a new building, how did you do it?
For example, one thing we have discussed is building a shell over our existing
building, and then tearing down the old walls once it is completed. Has anyone done
anything like that? How did it work out?
- If you built a new building, what amenities did
you request that improved storage space efficiency?
Any comments along those lines would be greatly appreciated. We are just weighing out our choices and would
love to hear some ideas from anyone who has experience in this matter.
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Thanks in advance!
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Brandy Tunmire, Assistant Curator
American Archaeology Division
University of Missouri
101B Museum Support Center
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Columbia, Missouri 65211-3170
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