[Nhcoll-l] Seeking information on the multiple stacking of natural history cabinets

[Donald McAlpine]

The New Brunswick Museum is undergoing a $150 M building expansion that will include some new collections space.  There is currently a plan (proposed by architects) to double stack botany and entomology cabinets (each on a separate shelf) on compactors.  Zoology cabinets will be stacked 4 high, again, on shelves and compactors.  I would be interested in hearing from anyone that is double stacking botany or entomology cabinets and triple or quadruple stacking zoology cabinets.  We can get access to cabinets using WAV 60 (Work Assist Vehicle), but removing trays from zoology cabinets to accommodate rearrangement of collections is very awkward and time consuming.  I would be interested  and grateful to hear of any others who are stacking specimens cabinets more than 2 high and the process around managing collections in these circumstances.


Donald F. McAlpine, Ph.D.
Head, Department of Natural History
Research Curator and Head, Zoology Section
New Brunswick Museum
277 Douglas Avenue,
Saint John, New Brunswick,
Canada E2K 1E5
Phone (cell) 506-343-4432
fax 506-643-2360
www.nbm-mnb.ca<http://www.nbm-mnb.ca/>

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