HIT,GEN: Library Shelving

[Kathryn Turner <kbturner@ICSA.AC.CI>]

Thank you to all who responded to my request. The consensus was that
pin-in-hole shelving is preferred over that with "hooks" although there was
one respondant who had pins that would break, and there is sometimes the
problem of kids taking out the pins! Everyone said that backstops are a must
with double-faced open shelving. A couple of people preferred closed
shelving for double-faced shelves, although I'll probably choose open for
increased visibility and light.

Other things to consider: the weight that each shelf will bear and the depth
of each shelf needed for each collection.

I think that's all--if there are other opinions out there, I'll be glad to
post an updated hit.
Kathryn Turner
Librarian
International Community School of Abidjan
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
06 B.P. 544, Abidjan 06
Cote d'Ivoire
kbturner@icsa.ac.ci

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