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The E-Sylum:  Volume 4, Number 23, June 3, 2001, Article 5

ANA LIBRARY INSTALLS MECHANICAL SHELVES 

   According to a May 24th Press Release from the 
   American Numismatic Association: 

   "New rolling bookshelves have been installed in the 
   American Numismatic Association's (ANA) Library in 
   Colorado Springs, Colorado, as work continues on the 
   $3 million renovation of the ANA Library and Money 
   Museum. 

   "The mechanical bookshelves, which were installed in the 
   lower level of the ANA's library, will increase exponentially 
   the amount of material that can be stored on conventional 
   library shelving," says Librarian Nancy Green. 

   The nine new bookshelves from Spacesaver roll on tracks 
   built into the floor.  At first glance, the shelves look like an 
   extension of the wall because they slide right up against one 
   another.  However, the shelves can be moved as a unit, or 
   separated by cranking what looks like a spin opener on a 
   safe.  A stack can be moved away from the others to reveal 
   a temporary four-foot aisle, instead of a permanent aisle 
   between each stack. 

   This aisle provides plenty of room for any browser to locate 
   materials.  The stacks also are equipped with safety devices, 
   to protect users and enhance usability. 

   The moveable shelving offers access to the frequently used 
   valuable auction catalogs, according to Green.  The first books 
   that were placed on these shelves were catalogs from ANA 
   sales. 

   The ANA is conducting a fund drive to raise donations for 
   the mechanical bookshelves as well as the rest of the 
   remodeling project. " 

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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