Abstract
AbstractOff-site storage for art history materials is a matter about which there is great discomfort and resistance. By involving users in the process of choosing which items go off-site, the library is able to foster a sense of trust and transparency, and to gain buy-in from the audience most affected by the use of off-site storage. The librarians at the Stephen Chan Library at the Institute of Fine Arts, New York University included their primary constituency—the faculty members and students—in the process of selecting volumes for off-site storage. This article describes the decisions made and the methods used to reach the dual goals of achieving 75 percent density in the stacks and gaining the trust of the library patrons.
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