Repurposing and Renovating Space for High-Density Storage: Kansas State University Libraries' Answer to Additional Collections Space. Issue 2 (3rd April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Turvey-Welch, Michelle R.; Johnson, Roberta L.
• Is Part Of: Collection management. Volume 42:Issue 2(2017)
• Page Start: 109
• Page End: 119
• Publication Date: 2017-04-03
• Subjects: Academic libraries -- collection management policies -- high-density storage facilities -- print collections -- repurposing; Collection management (Libraries) -- Periodicals; 025.205
• DOI: 10.1080/01462679.2017.1305936
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0146-2679

Abstract

ABSTRACT: While many libraries have built new high-density storage facilities, fewer academic libraries have repurposed and renovated an existing building for that new end. This article details Kansas State University Libraries' experience renovating an existing structure for high-density storage purposes and the improved collection management options that resulted.