[DCRM-L] Foam Book Cradles -- Recommendations and Suppliers

[Sarah Stanhope]

Martha,

Thank you for this recommendation! I like the shape of this support. I
haven't seen one quite like this before. I will share this information with
my colleagues!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Best,
Sarah

On Fri, Mar 13, 2020 at 5:33 PM Martha McTear <mmctear at ucsb.edu> wrote:

> After taking a few classes at London Rare Books School (and at the Senate
> House Library where they use them), I really prefer these:
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> https://www.universityproducts.com/norfolk-book-sofa.html
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> You can squish them into the right position for each item and not worry
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> Martha McTear
> *Special Research Collections Cataloger/Metadata Librarian*
> Pronouns: she/her/hers
> University of California, Santa Barbara
> Santa Barbara, CA 93016-9010
> (805) 893-5859
> mmctear at ucsb.edu
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> *From:* DCRM-L <dcrm-l-bounces at lib.byu.edu> *On Behalf Of *Sarah Stanhope
> *Sent:* Thursday, March 12, 2020 8:51 AM
> *To:* DCRM Users' Group <dcrm-l at lib.byu.edu>
> *Subject:* [DCRM-L] Foam Book Cradles -- Recommendations and Suppliers
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> Good Morning All,
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> I am trying to source foam cradles for the cataloging team at my library.
> I have used the urethane foam book cradles for cataloging in the past and
> have found them easy to use and helpful. Does anyone have any
> recommendations or suggestions for sourcing materials for DIY cradles or
> ready-made foam cradles?
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> Any advice/concerns for off-gassing from the urethane foam? I am
> interested to know what types of book supports you are using at your
> institution (specifically for cataloging, but also in the reading room) and
> what the pros and cons have been based on your experience.
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> Recommended alternatives are also welcome to the urethane book cradles!
> Please let me know your thoughts.
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> Many thanks!
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> Sarah Stanhope
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> Managing Catalog Librarian
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> Hirsch Library
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> Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
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