We have both electronic and manual shelving here. Our electronic shelving was put in in 1994. Due to the length of the ranges, manual was not an option. Over the years we have had to do repairs due to the changes in temperature on the floor and eyes not aligning but it was all minor. However in the early 2010 we were told by the local Spacesaver technician that we would need to upgrade our electronics as they were beginning to phase out the old system. We did so at a large cost. When we added a smaller range for our periodicals we decided to do manual to avoid this in the future. Our manual shelves were chosen by the remodel contractor and are not Spacesaver and we've had issues with the "emergency brakes" and have since detached them. Check with a salesmen as the length and weight of the collection might require electronic. Tiffany Konczey -----Original Message----- From: Federal Librarians Discussion List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of [log in to unmask] Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 3:27 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [Non-DoD Source] [FEDLIB] Compact shelving : Electronic vs. manual All active links contained in this email were disabled. Please verify the identity of the sender, and confirm the authenticity of all links contained within the message prior to copying and pasting the address to a Web browser. ________________________________ Good afternoon, The current compact/space saver shelving in my library needs to be replaced because parts will soon be obsolete. The current system is electronic and could be upgraded, but I may have to go with manual due to pricing of a maintenance agreement. * For those with compact shelving, have any of you moved from electronic space saver shelving to manual assist? * What issues have you encountered? Pros and cons of each? * Those with manual assist shelving, have you had any maintenance issues? How often is maintenance needed? * Any lighting issues using the manual shelves? My current system has light built-in which comes on when a section is being used. The manual system doesn't have lighting which would require installation of lights over the shelving. I would appreciate any input from my colleagues on this issue - thanks in advance! Respectfully, Roni Roni Anderson Librarian -----------------------Federal Aviation Administration Aerospace Medical Education Division Phone: (405) 954-8231 Fax: (405) 954-4379 Email: [log in to unmask] < Caution-mailto:[log in to unmask] > In our continuing effort to improve the quality of service to our stakeholders, the Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM) would appreciate any comments you may have on our services and how to improve them. Your participation in meeting our goals for continuous improvement is greatly appreciated. Caution-http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/stakeho lder_feedback/aam/aam400/ < Caution-http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/stakeho lder_feedback/aam/aam400/ >