Relocating Libraries and Collections:
A Selective Bibliography

• Introduction
  
• Academic libraries
  
• Public libraries
  
• School libraries
  
• Special libraries

Introduction

This bibliography is organized into several sections, that focus on moving in different types of libraries - Academic libraries, Public Libraries, Special Libraries and School Libraries.

Readers are also asked to note that:

• Items listed are available at the National Library of Canada (NLC).

• Items refer to Canadian, American and international experiences with moving.

• Databases such as Library Literature, Library and Information Science Abstracts (LISA) and the Library Information Service in-house database were used in compiling this bibliography.

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Academic libraries

Amodeo, Anthony J. -- "Helpful hints for moving or shifting collections". -- College and research libraries. -- Vol. 44, no. 33 (Mar. 1983). -- P. 82-83.

Ellis, Judith Compton. -- "Planning and executing a major bookshift/move using an electronic spreadsheet (at Bucknell University). -- College & research libraries news. -- Vol. 49, no. 5 (May 1988). -- P. 282-287.

Fitt, Stephen D. -- " Moving fully-loaded stacks inexpensively (experience of San Diego State University)". -- College & research libraries news. -- Vol. 50, no. 1 (Jan. 1989). -- P. 19-21.

Ifidon, Sam E. -- "Moving an academic library". -- Journal of academic librarianship. -- Vol. 4, no. 6 (Jan. 1979). -- P. 434-437.

Kurkul, Donna Lee. -- "The planning, implementation and movement of an academic library collection". -- College and research libraries. -- Vol. 44, no. 4 (July 1983). -- P. 220-234.

Lafoon, Carolyn J. -- "Relocating a science library : how to cope with plans gone awry! (at Purdue University)". -- Science and technology libraries. -- Vol. 12, no. 1 (Fall 1991). -- P. 91-97.

Lumb, Audrey E. -- "Moving an academic library : a case study". -- Special libraries. -- Vol. 4, no. 4 (Oct. 1972). -- P. 253-271.

Meinke, Darrel M. -- "Pulling the rug out from under the stacks (revisited) (use of hydraulic stack-mover at Moorhead State University)". -- College & research libraries news. -- Vol. 49, no. 5 (May 1988). -- P. 288-289.

Meltzer, E. -- "Successfully moving the library, - temporarily". -- College & research libraries news. -- Vol. 54, no. 10 (Nov. 1993). -- P. 557, 559-60.

Meyers, Pat Weaver; Wasowski, Dale Francis. -- "A committee approach to moving a library : planning, personnel, and stress (Oklahoma University Libraries, Bizzell Library Oklahoma University)". -- Journal of library administration. -- Vol. 5, no. 4 (Winter 1984). -- P. 21-32.

Pearson, Lois R. -- "Oberlin College to move PL to former supermarket". -- American libraries. -- Vol. 19, no. 3 (Mar. 1988). -- P. 156-157.

Primack, Alice Lefler; Battiste, Anita L. -- "Training reference staff prior to consolidating science collections". (Marston Science Library at the University of Florida). -- College & research libraries news. -- Vol. 50, no. 6 (June 1989). -- P. 473- 474.

Ragsdale, Kate W.; Baker, Gayle S. -- "Tapping the expertise of on-campus consultants (students consultants plan move at the University of Alabama)". -- College & research libraries news. -- Vol. 51, no. 8 (Sept. 1990). -- P. 721-722.

Waters, David H. -- "Problems of merging libraries". -- Australian academic and research libraries. -- Vol. 12, no. 3 (Sept. 1981). -- P. 167-173.

White, Kris A.; Cook, Glenn S. -- "Round 'em up, move 'em out: how to move & preserve archive materials (experience of the University of Wyoming American Heritage Center)". -- Conservation administration news. -- No. 57 (Apr. 1994). -- P. 16-17.

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Public Libraries

Baldwin, Leslie. -- "How to move a library". -- New library world. -- Vol. 83, no. 982 (Apr. 1982). -- P. 57-58.

Cohen, Aaron; Cohen, Elaine. -- Designing and space planning for libraries. -- New York : R.R. Bowker Co., 1979. -- 250 p. -- (Z679.5 C64 fol. 1979 LDC).

Daehn, Ralph M. -- "The measurement and projection of shelf space", -- Collection management. -- Vol 4, no. 4 (Winter 1982). -- P. 25-29.

Faller, Martha Lewkus. -- "Collection shifting...from crowding to user comfort". -- New library scene. -- Vol. 3, no. 4 (Aug. 1984). -- P. 9-10+.

Fraley, Ruth A. -- Library space planning : a how-to-do-it manual for assessing, allocating and reorganizing collections, resources, and facilities. -- 2nd ed. -- New York : Neal-Schuman Publishers, 1990. -- 194 p. (How-to-do-it manuals for libraries ; no. 5) -- ( Z 679 .55 F73 1990 fol. LDC).

Grey, Billie J. -- "Making your move (planning a successful library move or renovation)". -- American libraries. -- Vol. 23, no. 4 (Apr. 1992). -- P. 330-331.

Grimwood-Jones, D. -- "A quick guide to moving your library". -- Aslib information. -- Vol. 21, no. 1 (Jan. 1993). -- P. 17.

Hamilton, Patricia; Hindman, Pam. -- "Moving a public library collection". -- Public libraries. -- Vol. 26, no. 1 (Spring 1987). -- P. 4-7.

Hofstetter, Janet. -- "Best laid plans & pitfalls (useful tips for relocation)". -- Book report. -- Vol. 11, no. 4 (Jan./Feb. 1993). -- P. 13-15.

Hubbard, William J. -- Stack management : a practical guide to shelving and maintaining library collections. -- Chicago : American Library Association, 1981. -- 102 p. -- (Z703.5 J4 1981 NL Stacks).

Kurth, William H.; Grim, Ray W. -- Moving a library. -- New York : Scarecrow Press, 1966. -- 220 p. -- (Z733 6791 K8 1966).

Ladley, Barbara. -- "Questions to ask...when choosing a moving company". -- The Bottom line. -- Vol. 1, no. 4 (1987). -- P. 8.

McDonald, Andrew. -- Moving your library. -- London : Aslib, Association for Information Management, 1994. -- 46 p.

Seiler, Susan L.; Robar, Terri J. -- "Reference service vs work crews : meeting the needs of both during a collection shift". -- The Reference librarian. -- No. 19 (1987). -- P. 327-339.

Sheilds, Gerald R. -- "Recycling buildings for libraries: a moving account (Mexico- Audrain Library System)". -- Public libraries. -- Vol. 33, no. 2 (Mar.-Apr. 1994). -- P. 93-95.

Stephenson, Mary Sue. -- Planning library facilities : a selected, annotated bibliography. -- Metuchen, N. J. : Scarecrow Press, 1990. -- 249 p. -- ( Z 679 .5 S73 1990 LDC)

Tucker, Dennis C. -- From here to there : moving a library. -- Bristol, Indiana : Wyndham Hall Press, 1987. -- 179 p. -- ( Z 703.5 T83 1987).

Wells, Marianna; Young, Rosemary. -- "Making your move and getting it right". -- Special libraries. -- Vol. 85, no. 3 (Summer 1994). -- P. 145-153.

Wheeler, Jean, compiler. -- Selected references on the moving of libraries. -- Toronto : University of Toronto, Faculty of Library and Information Science Library, 1989. - - 6 leaves.

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School libraries

Lambert, Linda Stern. -- "How to survive library renovation (experience of Walnut Hill School, Natick, Mass.)". -- School library journal. -- Vol. 38, no. 2 (Feb. 1992). - - P. 38-39.

Smallwood, Carol. -- "A do-it-yourself, low-cost move to a new library". -- Book report. - - Vol. 13 (Jan.-Feb. 1995). -- P. 25-27.

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Special libraries

Conant, Barbara M.; Diadota, Louise W. -- "Moving library collections : the Governors State University experience". -- Collection management. -- Vol. 12, no. 3/4 (1990). -- P. 135-143.

Council of Federal Libraries (Canada) = Conseil des bibliothèques du gouvernement fédéral (Canada). -- Library moves = Déménagement des bibliothèques. -- Ottawa : National Library of Canada, Federal Libraries Liaison Office = Bureau de liaison des bibliothèques fédérales, 1978. -- 1 kit (16 pieces)/ 1 trousse (16 pièces). -- (Information series; no. 1 = Série de trousses d'information ; no 1) -- (COP.CA.2.1986-2985).

De Jager, Pieter J.; Malan, Dawie. -- "Unisa Library move in retrospect". -- South African journal of library and information science. -- Vol. 57, no. 2 (June 1989). -- P. 115-124.

Ducas, Ada M. -- "The planning, implementation and moving of a journal collection in a hospital library". -- Argus. -- Vol. 14, no. 3 (Sept. 1985). -- P. 75-79.

Greenwood, D.; Shawyer, J. -- "Moving the British Library - the book control system". -- Aslib information. -- Vol. 21, no. 1 (Jan. 1993). -- P. 28-31.

Hamilton, C.J. -- "Moves, mergers, and mayhem : recent library developments in CAB International. -- Aslib proceedings. -- Vol. 43, no. 4 (Apr. 1991). -- P. 109-114.

Harris, Charlotte. -- "A race against time: the California State Library's Collection shift (circulating collection reorganized and rare books relocated as a result of compact shelving)". -- California State Library Foundation bulletin. -- No. 33 (Oct. 1990). -- P. 11-15.

Head, Anita K. -- "Remodeling and expanding space : library services during the construction period". -- Law library journal. -- Vol. 79, no. 3 (Summer 1987). -- P. 535-545.

Lumley, A.; Datta, Vinid K.; Wright, J.A. -- "Merging and moving - the NRI experience : an exercise in library integration and relocation (paper presented at Coping with change, moves, mergers and mayhem, September 1990)". -- Aslib proceedings. -- Vol. 43 (Apr. 1991). -- P. 115-132.

Morrow, Mary. -- "Moving an archives (experiences of ten institutions). -- The American archivist. -- Vol. 53, no. 3 (Summer 1990). -- P. 420-431.

Mount, Ellis, ed. -- [Moving the Library]. -- Creative planning of special library facilities. -- New York : Haworth Press, 1988. -- P. 135-140. (Z679.5 C74 1988 LDC).

Myers, Charles J. -- "A mover that moves only libraries (National Library Relocations)". -- American libraries. -- Vol. 23, no. 4 (Apr. 1992). -- P. 332-333.

National Library of Canada, National Archives of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada = Les archives national du canada. -- National Archives, National Library : move guide = Les archives nationales, Bibliothèque nationale : guide de déménagement. -- Ottawa : National Archives of Canada = Les archives national du Canada ; National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1991. -- 22 p.-- (NL9144 LDC).

Parkinson, John K. -- "An unsettling experience; or four laboratories in search of a single site (paper presented at : Coping with change : moves, mergers and mayhem, Sept. 1990)". -- Aslib proceedings. -- Vol. 43, no. 4 (Apr. 1991). -- P. 137-142.

Peacock, P.G. -- "Measuring a library". -- Special libraries. -- Vol. 63 no. 4 (Apr. 1972). -- P. 163-171.

Reid, Elizabeth ; Shaw, Kathryn A. -- "Moving the hospital library : a checklist". -- Bibliotheca medica canadiana. -- Vol. 12, no. 3 (1991). -- P. 155-159.

Robertson, Elizabeth. -- "Moving the Wits Medical Library (South Africa)". -- Wits journal of librarianship and information science. -- No. 2 (Dec. 1983). -- P. 75- 86.

Rochford, Hilary. -- "From basement blues to the upwardly mobile library : planning a move". -- Law librarian. -- Vol. 23, no. 1 (Mar. 1992). -- P. 2-6.

Roth, Britain G. -- "Moving a medical center library". -- Special libraries. -- Vol. 76, no. 1 (Winter 1985). -- P. 31-34.

Seaman, S.; De George, D. -- "Selecting and moving books to a remote depository : a case study". -- Collection management. -- Vol. 16, no. 1 (1992). -- P. 137-142.

Sheilds, Gerald R. -- "Recycling buildings for libraries : a moving account (Mexico- Audrain Library System). -- Public libraries. -- Vol. 33, no. 2 (Mar.-Apr. 1994). -- P. 93-95.

Simon, Rose A. -- "Computer tells where to go : a BASIC program for shifting collections". -- North Carolina Libraries. -- Vol. 45, no. 2 (Spring 1987). -- P. 36-37.

Wiegandt-Sakoun, Caroline; Gunet, Catherine. -- "Moving the library : the INIST experience". -- Interlending & document supply. -- Vol. 18, no. 3 (July 1990). -- P. 101-105.

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