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  • 1.  forkliftable crates

    Posted Mar 22, 2022 11:12 AM
    Good morning -- 
    Penn Libraries are looking to replace our current wood crates that go up on the lift with a product similar to this: 
    Looking for 3 Sided Mesh Cart, 3 Shelves, 3600 lb.? Find it at Grainger.com®. With over 1.6M products and 24/7 customer service we have supplies and solutions for every industry.
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    I'd love to hear what other facilities use on their lifts and any suggestions you may have of a vendor that we can work with. 
    thank you, Katia


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    Katia Strieck
    Director, Library Research Annex
    University of Pennsylvania Libraries
    3420 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA, 19104 (main campus)
    31 Phoenix Dr., West Deptford, NJ, 08086 (LIBRA)
    267-275-5059 (voice / text)
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  • 2.  RE: forkliftable crates

    Posted Mar 22, 2022 02:18 PM

    Hi Katia,

     

    Pitt has custom carts made by our metal shop. If that's an option for U Penn, I can see if I can't get the plans for you. Just let me know!

     

    Thanks,

    Charlotte

     

    Charlotte M. Johnson (she/her) | @liber_aesthete

    Research Collection Coordinator, ULS Thomas Blvd

    University Library System

    University of Pittsburgh

     

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  • 3.  RE: forkliftable crates

    Posted Mar 22, 2022 03:19 PM
    Hi Katia,

    We had custom platforms with shelves built by our metal shop for our larger lifts, as well. For our smaller lift we use Gryphon book trucks, but in looking for the link for you I've discovered that they closed their doors December 2021, so not much help there.

    Best,
    Jenny

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    Jennifer Maddox Abbott
    Collection Management Librarian
    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    She/Her/Hers
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