TITLE: Moving Your Library
: Getting The Collection from Here to There AUTHOR: Steven Carl Fortriede
STARTED: July 6, 2010
FINISHED: September 14, 2010
PAGES: 192
GENRE: Library Science
FIRST SENTENCE: The decision to write this book came about because of a phone call.
SUMMARY: [From Amazon.com
] The task of moving collections of books and other materials can be overwhelming as library facilities evolve to reflect changing demographics and use patterns. Author and experienced mover Steven Carl Fortriede has everything you need to get the job done quickly and efficiently with step-by-step directions, diagrams, spreadsheets, and photos. Readers will learn how to plan a library move, which method is best for a particular situation, how to recruit and train workers, and what tools and supplies are needed. Everything you need for the move is included - even specifications for boxes, moving carts, sorting trays, and a worksheet to calculate shelving layouts and growth rates. "Moving Your Library" is the complete kit for any librarian facing the daunting prospect of moving a library collection. THOUGHTS: This is one heck of an informational text. If you are ever in a position where you have to move a large library collection, this book will be your Bible.
Fortriede breaks down a library move in extraordinary detail. In some instances, the book was so technical that I found myself skimming over all his math and precise descriptions. I started reading this book thinking it would cover small, in house moves as well as large library moves. Nope. This book was mainly about massive moves. Good stuff, but not quite what I was hoping for.
As a library stacks manager, this book was informative. A casual library worker would be overwhelmed with the enormity of what the author covers. Read at your own risk.
RATING: 6/10 [Good]
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