Moving Library Collections: Supplies

Supplies and Equipment

Colored paper: 5 bright colors, 1 ream each.
2800 blank mailing labels for name tags
5 sets of 5-colored markers (matching the colored paper)
scotch tape, 1" wide, 30 rolls
50 black markers
1 rachet set with 9/16" socket
100 dust masks
500 dust cloths for shelving: used diapers from a diaper service worked well
2 boxes quart-sized freezer ziplock bags for putting shelving hardware in
first aid supplies:
- 10 boxes bandaids (various size)
- 5 cans disinfectant spray
- alcohol
- peroxide
20 boxes kleenex
updated floor plans
lots of chocolate
push pins
lots of blank paper
rulers, pens, pencils
walkie-talkies. We got a walkie talkie for each shift supervisor. It was a GREAT idea; we used them extensively. Because there was so much metal in a library, we had to have some repeaters (or something like that) installed. We are not a wealthy library, so it probably didn't cost too much, and we're very glad we had them.
clipboards for shift supervisors
3x5 cards for labelling trucks
computer for making range cards (the range numbers and call number cards that go on the ends of each range)
gloves (for range-erectors)
rubber mallets or hammers with socks over their heads for pounding shelves onto wings
safety goggles (primarily for folks attaching transverse tie struts)
post-it notes
boxes for moving some flimsy collections (pamphlets, etc.)
yellow hazard tape (if library is open, need to keep patrons out of certain areas