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Moving a Small Library in an African Setting


Adriaan Swanepoel

Abstract

This paper presents ideas and practical experiences gained by the in his involvement in moving some small special and academic libraries. The emphasis is on ways to calculate shelf space, mark and prepare shelves, pack, unpack and re-shelve books and periodicals. Considering the importance and necessity of timely planning, this paper also gives information on the role and function of a planning committee for moving. The paper ends with a few practical suggestions on moving a small library.


(African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science: 2002 12 (1): 27-40)

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