Hi all from the 2009 course and welcome to those on the 2010! I have a bit of a problem in my library, so I thought I'd survey you all and hopefully get some ideas to solve the problem. My inherited shelving is shelving along a wall that has no fixed ends or fixed dividers and so to indicate the alphabetical and dewey numerical systems we use the Raeco Indicator blocks ( fig C on Raeco's 2010 catalogue, pg E29 ) and to we also have some of the Raeco Standard Steel bookends ( fig A on Raeco's 2010 catalogue, pg E24 ). My problem is - the Indicator blocks can't hold the weight of any books - even if they are supported by a bookend - so my indicator blocks end up being shoved over - by children and books and the shelves are driving me nuts as they always look a mess. Has anyone else got a solution to get these indicator blocks to stay standing upright - I had wondered if I was going to have to buy the Checkmate Book Supports ( fig D on Raeco's 2010 catalogue, pg E24 ) to not support the books, but to support each side of the indicator block. Alternatively - do I chuck those indicator blocks and re-invest in something that has a bit more weight to it - if so, any suggestions on what that product could be? The only other ones I have seen in my limited library career are the ones from Syba Signs ( Winter 2010 catalogue, pg 10 ).
I'd really love to hear from any of you, any and all suggestions are welcomed - I am getting to desperation point!!
Thanks in advance!
Lisa at Te Papapa School, Onehunga.
Friday, May 7, 2010
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