Automated

Storage
And
Retrieval
System
Project guide
Submitted by
What is a Store room ?
Efficiency of store room
Multiple inventory storage system
Problems in MISS
Loading and unloading problem
Problem in record keeping
Introduction to ASRS
Parts of ASRS
Working methodology
Physical Block diagram
Electrical Block diagram
Circuit diagram
PCB layout
Parts list
Advantages
Disadvantages
References
Queries ?????
Thank you
 When you run out of room…
You can…
Stop buying materials or weed heavily.

Install open compact shelving.

Use off site storage.

 “dead” storage - items unavailable
 retrievable remote storage

Build a much larger building with more shelving and lots of

room for growth.
 Construction of our new building was approved at state level only if
we employed space-saving mechanisms.

Or, you can build an…

Automated Storage & Retrieval System

A random-access, on-site
robotic storage & retrieval system
linked to the Innovative online catalog

We call it an ARS (automated retrieval system) to:

 De-emphasize the storage.
 Emphasize the retrieval.
 (Students call it Snoopy)
Advantages
requires 1/7th footprint it’s expandable--more
of open stacks. aisles can be added by
taking out small parking
easy to track use lot behind building.
patterns.
can foster cooperative
efficient for staff use. collection development
with other institutions.
encourages active
current collection in allows for last copy
open stacks. storage of printed
journals for consortia.
allows retention of
lesser-used material. used often in industry;
Potential disadvantages
Vulnerable to power outages.
 Need backup plan.

Rare mechanical breakdown or maintenance downtime.

 Good training allows onsite staff to troubleshoot, repair, maintain
system

Occasional misplaced item.

 Transaction reports usually help find it.
 Regular bin inventories during off times are done to consolidate
bins and verify accuracy.
What does it look like?
3-story room.
45’ x 110’.
4950 sq.ft. footprint.
Public viewing
windows.
>750,000-item capacity.
Other libraries have up
to 2 million items.
2-hour firewalls.
6000 metal bins
(2’x4’ footprint).

5 different heights: 6, 10,

12, 15, 18”.

Each bin can hold 750

lbs.

Bins may be divided into

sectors.
What goes into the ARS?
Bound periodicals.

Most monographs that haven’t circulated in 5 years.

Annual reviews, Advances in …, etc., which are more

than 5 years old.

Other low-use items.

Shared resources with other California State

University campuses.
Loading materials into the ARS
Materials added to the
ARS need to be
scanned at the HK
workstation before
being placed in bin.

The process ensures

that the HK software
knows which bin
contains each stored
item.
 Are there cost savings?
Staffing/OE:
 Minimal additional
staffing.
 No off-site storage costs.
 No courier to off-site
storage.
 Faster reshelving.
 No shelf-reading.
Construction:
 No off-site land needed.
 Compressed space for
storage = less square
footage.
 Possible accommodation
on existing site.
 Easy expansion.

 Rental income for storing

for other libraries.