ERIC Number: EJ1464258
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-0148-1061
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A Case Study: Shifting within a Curriculum Materials Center
Caitlin Stewart
Education Libraries, v47 2024
This case study explores the strategies used to redistribute materials among available shelves in a curriculum materials center after deaccessioning and relocation projects. The librarian estimated imposed fill ratios based on collection segments which were then mapped onto a floor plan to efficiently shift materials. The estimated imposed fill ratio allowed for the consideration of variables that are often overlooked when using a strictly mathematical approach to calculate a fill ratio. Strategies to improve browsability of shifted collections such as call number range breaks on shelves and front-facing covers were key factors included in the project.
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Library Development, Library Facilities, Library Materials, Librarians, Library Administration, Space Utilization, Space Classification, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials, Childrens Literature, Adolescent Literature, Strategic Planning, Relocation, Facility Planning, Mathematical Concepts
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Illinois
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