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Physical expansions are natural; no matter how well you store your items, shelves and racks will eventually get full. Taking out some items may not be a viable solution for museums, however. Before considering an expansion, make sure you've exhausted all museum storage options. For instance, have you considered versatile mobile shelving? This system consists of rows of shelves that can be moved either manually with the crank of a lever or the push of a button. When not in use, the shelves can be packed together to maximize storage space. Limiting open rows to one at a time helps maintain maximized use.

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In April, shoppers at a discount store in New York were buried under piles of merchandise after an overstocked shelf triggered a cascading effect. Eight people were rushed to the hospital for serious injuries. The damage was so severe, other unharmed shoppers even wondered whether or not an earthquake hit the city. Nevertheless, various reports described it as such. Safety officials reiterate the importance of proper shelving in the workplace. This doesn't just include buying sturdy industrial shelving in Los Angeles but also knowing where and how to place it, what items it can hold, and how it can be safely moved or expanded. Every industry that requires storage solutions, not just retail, should know these things.

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Exhausting Efficient Museum Storage Options

Museums are the usual final resting place for newly discovered artifacts. The more discoveries are being made, the greater the demand for museum space being generated. There's also no denying that people from all walks of life would want to see them up close.

For instance, have you considered versatile mobile shelving? This system consists of rows of shelves that can be moved either manually with the crank of a lever or the push of a button. When not in use, the shelves can be packed together to maximize storage space. Limiting open rows to one at a time helps maintain maximized use.

While often used in law offices, schools, and libraries, mobile shelving can also be a boon for museums. Bulky artifacts can be stored in wide shelving to retain their original form. Proper labeling can help guide personnel in accessing the right shelf when they need to put an artifact on display.

For museum personnel, storage management is a must-have skill. As some exhibits may not last long under prolonged exposure to the elements, they need to be switched out occasionally with those in storage.

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Museum Shelving Can Help Preserve Relics

In any museum, artifacts need to be carefully preserved with the right storage and display practices. Any museum—land or ship-based—must have proper museum shelving that can keep relics well-protected from the elements, as well as from forces that could result in damages.

Proper storage allows pieces of history to stay in good condition despite gradual wear-and-tear. To achieve this, not only does the museum storage facility need to have as little exposure to the elements as possible, the use of highly protective museum storage containers is also a must. Some of the things to guard museum products against are temperature fluctuations, humidity, damage, pests, and air pollution.

As a museum’s collection grows, it is important for curators to plan on adding more storage space. Some ideal solutions include mobile shelving systems. These all-purpose shelves are strong enough to hold bulky relics which are not on display, and may be expanded to add more storage space. They have levers that can be cranked to congest the shelves, thus increasing floor space.

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As in any other museum, the Saratoga’s artifacts need to be carefully preserved with the right storage and display practices. Any museum—land or ship-based—must have proper museum shelving that can keep relics well-protected from the elements, as well as from forces that could result in damages. Proper storage allows pieces of history to stay in good condition despite gradual wear-and-tear. To achieve this, not only does the museum storage facility need to have as little exposure to the elements as possible; the use of highly protective museum storage containers is also a must. Some of the things to guard museum products against are temperature fluctuations, humidity, damage, pests, and air pollution. Fortunately, seasoned providers like the Olpin Group have an array of storage solutions for the preservation of artifacts and articles.

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Mobile shelving features movable shelves that can be huddled together when there is no immediate need for their contents. This increases the number of storage units a room can accommodate. Boltless racks, on the other hand, can be stacked as high as needed, increasing storage space. Libraries and work spaces looking to optimize space can also take advantage of quality modular millwork to create a more flexible working environment. By making room articles adjustable in case of a major facelift, any facility can effectively respond to changes and circumstances. Space planning experts from companies like the Olpin Group can design a system that will optimize available space while leaving options for possible expansions.

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On Storing and Preserving Delicate Paintings

Paintings are like fine wine; they only get better with age. Masterpieces by some of the most celebrated artists in history, in particular, only become more valued as time passes. However, time can be a double-edged sword, as age can deteriorate delicate paintings. Both museum collections managers and private art collectors know that they have to take extra care of their paintings to stave off the destructive effects of time.

Displaying and storing paintings while maintaining their condition are difficult, but necessary tasks. Poor environment conditions can aggravate the deterioration of an art piece’s paint, so collectors and managers need to handle older pieces in controlled spaces. When displaying a painting, owners need to be careful not to use acidic materials in framing their art. Although storing a painting might seem like a great way to keep it away from harm, it can present new challenges in preserving the work of art.

While there is no one standard approach to storing a painting, it is generally agreed that the art pieces should not just be stacked on top of another, since delicate media such as oil paints can easily get ruined if the painting’s surface is rubbed. For this reason, racks can be incredibly useful in storing paintings. By mounting paintings on racks, it saves owners from having to wrap the pieces and recklessly stack them. Paintings are only as good as their condition, so owners should carefully consider smart storage solutions such as racks.

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Keeping on Moving: Mobile Storage Solutions

Storing items of great value away in containers and keeping them safe from tampering and theft are relatively easy. However, the containers can take up too much space and they often do a very poor job of maximizing storage. Users will need to get creative with their storage if they want to reduce the amount of clutter plaguing their offices or workplaces without sacrificing room for more things.

Mobile storage solutions are an efficient way to keep away vital files, items, or books while ensuring that the stored objects only take up a definite amount of space. Mobile storage refers to a special adjustable shelving system that can be moved as needed over rails in the floor. Although commonly found in libraries, these shelving spaces can also be used in museums to store delicate specimens, in supply rooms for hospitals, and so on.

There are other advantages to using mobile shelving other than maximized storage. They are an easy way to classify specific filed items from one another, allowing users to simply operate and access the shelf to retrieve the item they want. They also simplify shelving and retrieval tasks for users, since the shelves can be repositioned as necessary.

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Museums: Libraries with No Books

Quality over quantity

Some museums have addressed the shrinking space by limiting the number of artifacts they accept. They would not take in pieces that do not align with their cultural goals. This strategy won’t succeed should the museum comes across a large number of relevant objects.

Make room

The other available option would be to build an additional wing or warehouse. Unless there is a large fund or wealthy benefactor available, this won’t be a viable for option for most publicly-funded museums. University-based museums know this all too well as budgets for renovations are an annual struggle for them.

Space-saving measures

Professional organizers recommend re-organizing and re-arranging the museum’s collections.  Adding or rebuilding cases and shelves would also definitely maximize the available space. Museum curators and staff also require workspace to process new finds, so this also needs to be accounted for.

Reality of priorities

Out of necessity, city officials tend to prioritize infrastructure projects over artistic and historical endeavors, but many remain optimistic that they wouldn’t do so if they didn’t have to. What the community needs to do is step up and assist museums. There are still many discoveries to be made and stories to be told to future generations.

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Optimization Tips for Your Office Workspace

Detoxify

Trash and clutter is more than just an eyesore and a waste of space; it could in fact negatively affect your employees’ productivity in more ways than you might think. So be sure to purge your office of any unnecessary items like damaged equipment or unused supplies, or at least have them stashed away.

Establish Filing Needs

You should clearly identify and establish your filing needs, and this means knowing which ones to keep on paper and which ones to convert to digital copies (in many cases, the original will have to be destroyed).

Work in Zones

You should also have a clearly designated work area for each department in your office, so as to minimize chaotic transactions and processes, as well as to streamline foot traffic.

Obtain File Storage Solutions

You can also rely on reputable manufacturers for file storage solutions. These tools can keep your office organized and optimized for work efficiency so you can get ahead the competition.

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"It may not seem such top-heavy priority for businesses, but proper storage systems do significantly improve a company’s productivity. Knowing that your company’s documents and inventories are properly secured and filed considerably reduces the time that workers would otherwise squander to retrieve whatever they need. Institutions, such as museums, acquire collections that require archival and superior-grade museum storage. Most of these collections are priceless works of art or valuable artifacts that require special protection while in storage. A study by UNESCO and The International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM), revealed that 25 percent of museums in 136 countries are choked to overflowing that the risk for theft and damage has intensified."

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"Optimize Filing The larger your office, the more you’ll see labels as your best friend—make sure that your files are clearly organized and identifiable by everyone that might have need of them. This way, they won’t have to sacrifice valuable production time trying to find files. This is true for both paper and digital documents. You can also rely on reputable manufacturers like Modular Millwork for efficient office furniture and file storage solutions. Always keep your office organized and optimized for work efficiency, otherwise, your productivity can seriously lag behind the competition."

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"The museum, however, continues to be the repository of priceless objects that reflect what the community was and is about. Local museums are also often the recipient of donated artifacts from the community, and while not all of these artifacts may be put on display for various reasons, they remain preserved in the museum’s storage for as long as possible. For this reason, museum curators and owners need to identify and use the right museum shelving for the items in their possession. In addition to keeping everything organized, museum storage units and storage locations have to be selected such that all the artifacts and pieces are preserved and protected from various elements, including heat, humidity, moisture, and physical damage."

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"Luckily, boltless shelving for Los Angeles businesses can help cut back the time needed to assemble a suitable filing and storage system. Simply put, a boltless shelving system requires no special hardware during assembly. These shelves are available in various sizes and can be clipped together for easy installation. You can also opt for flexible Modular Millwork® products that maximize mailroom productivity. Count on a reputable name such as the Olpin Group to deliver the exact compact shelving and storage solutions your company needs."

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The assortment of stored items in museums could become so vast, to the extent that the allotted building space cannot accommodate them anymore. This is the time when efficient storage solutions should be sought from established companies like the Olpin Group. They will be able to customize cabinets and shelves that can be arranged and installed into the designated space to effectively house specimens. Appropriate storage solutions aid in the preservation of artifacts and other works of art. Sleekly designed durable shelving offer protection from external factors such as light, temperature extremes, and humidity that could negatively affect valuable pieces, especially paper-based articles and ancient specimens.

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Industrial shelving in Los Angeles businesses may be preferred in larger companies. Manufacturing firms need their stocks and inventories housed in stable and secure warehouses with durable, high-density wire shelving racks and shelves to minimize damage to goods. Sturdy stainless steel, on the other hand, are suitable for office filing and storage, and the innovative ones, such as those designed by the Olpin Group, are designed to be stackable, moveable, and reconfigurable. Leading firms like the Olpin Group offer office products and services to help companies create efficient workspaces for people. Such products may include mobile storage racking systems, medical filing systems, medical records storage, modular book shelves, and heavy-duty storage racks, among others.

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"However, employees are bound to accumulate paper files over time; this is especially true of employees in the accounting or human resources departments. Eventually, their work area won't have enough space to hold binders or file folders. In this case, business owners are advised to have Modular Millwork® shelves installed in their offices to serve as additional storage areas. While the primary purpose of such shelves is to store files, employers shouldn't forget that their employees will need to access these files from time to time. That's why these business owners will benefit from purchasing shelves that provide accessibility, so open shelves will be a big plus."