Falk Library Has Room to Grow
Falk Library has relocated print journal volumes dated from 1975 to 1989 to its off-site Lexington storage facility in Point Breeze. Removal of these volumes will provide space for future growth of the library’s collection and study areas.
HSLS’ off-site storage facility houses older, lesser-used library materials. It is equipped with high-density compact shelving to hold nearly 200,000 volumes. An efficient inventory and retrieval system enables patrons requesting an article to receive it within one to two days. Advanced scanning software is used to scan and send electronic copies of requested articles in .pdf format at no charge to HSLS patrons, making access to these journals in storage nearly as convenient as an online subscription.
Titles stored off-site will appear in PITTCat, the library catalog, with a location tag of “HSLS Storage.” HSLS patrons can request copies of articles by completing the online form found at www.hsls.pitt.edu/services/documentdelivery/copyrequest. Special arrangements also can be made to deliver entire journal volumes to Falk Library for in-house use. To request this service, call the Falk Library circulation desk at 412-648-8866.
--Renae Barger
