CDL: Compact shelving

From: <abbottjp_at_appstate.edu> Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:00:15 +0000 (GMT) To: COLLDV-L_at_usc.edu

>From   gwen.vredevoogd_at_marymount.edu

Hello,

It has been suggested that we put our print periodicals on compact shelving to
gain some much needed space for collection growth, among other things.  Does
anyone have an open stacks collection on compact shelving? Are users reluctant
to retrieve materials housed there?  I have only seen compact shelving used in
closed stacks and for little used government documents, so I'm wondering if it
can be beneficial in an open stacks environment.

Thanks,

Gwen Vredevoogd, Librarian
Marymount University - Reinsch Library
2807 North Glebe Road
Arlington, VA  22207
703-526-6835
gwen.vredevoogd_at_marymount.edu