Date:         Wed, 30 Nov 2005 18:53:19 -0600
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From:         phillip holmes <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:      Re: LP storage &c.
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I worked at a library in music school that had metal shelves and I hate 
them.  Perhaps is psychological.  Don't know, but I prefer wood.  I like the 
stuff at Ikea.  Pretty sturdy and cheap.  I also like Skandia (pretty 
pricey, but might be cheaper than metal, and I can stand on a shelf--I weigh 
300lbs).  Or, hire a trim carpenter to build them in, using 1X12 with the 
little 1X2 lip on the front and braced in the back.  I know most of you guys 
have the metal shelving, but I've seen lots of damage caused by metal 
shelves and librarians who misused dividers meant for books.  Are there 
reasons that metal would be a much better choice for vinyl storage?
Phillip
And buy some ear plugs.  I like bagpipes.  They can be very stirring.  But 
nothing but bagpipes all day, every day......  It's a proven fact that most 
players have hearing damage.  Do you play?
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From: "Lani Spahr" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 10:28 AM
Subject: [ARSCLIST] LP storage &c.


> Hello all -
>
> I work for the New Hampshire School of Scottish Arts, which has
> received a very large collection (the world's largest collection of
> bagpipe music, recordings, journals &c. and bagpipes). I will be in
> charge of the digitisation of all the 78s, LPs & tapes, both for
> archival purposes and user access, so from time-to-time I'll probably
> be asking for information from all the knowledgeable people here, so
> TIA. :-)
>
> The first question has to do with LP & 78 storage: Are there shelves
> that are recommended (brand name)? One of the considerations at present
> is security. They will stored in a user-accessable room until a secure
> location can be found (ie, no user access), so are there lock-able
> shelves or cabinets available?
>
> I'm assuming edge-wise (standing on edge) storage is the preferred
> method, but someone said they heard otherwise, so just tell me the
> definitive storage method so I can pass it on to this person.
>
> Cheers,
> Lani Spahr