A Glossary of Archival and Records Terminology

RICHARD PEARCE-MOSES



 

compact shelving

BT:shelving


Definition   

(also compact storage, mobile shelving, mobile aisle shelving, movable shelving), n. ~ Shelving designed so that rows can be moved next to each other, with no intervening aisle, to provide dense storage.

Notes

By moving rows together, it is possible to eliminate aisles. An aisle can be created between two any rows as needed. Generally rows are parallel to each other, although they may be on a central pivot. Depending on the system, compact shelving may be moved using a manual crank or an electric motor.

 

 


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