B46 · Reference edition 2026.11
Storage orientation — Definition and boundaries
Shelf orientation and access direction affect how a stored enclosure is understood and retrieved. Describe both the shelf and the object.
Scope and purpose
Start by separating the named concept from adjacent concepts. Use the observation below to identify the question the record is intended to answer. Read the caution before applying the example. A definition is useful only when another reader can tell what falls outside it.
Working notes
This collection describes enclosure forms, access routes and documentation practices for paper-based material. It is intended for reading and planning, not for directing treatment of fragile objects. Fold diagrams and record examples are original illustrations with no associated collection or accession data. Material descriptions distinguish observed features from documented properties. Decisions about a real object, its condition and its environment require the relevant professional judgement.
Practical example
Draw the intended spine, top and opening directions on a shelf reference sketch.
| Reference record | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| B46 | Storage orientation |
| Scope and purpose | Shelf orientation and access direction affect how a stored enclosure is understood and retrieved. Describe both the shelf and the object. |
| Limits and interpretation | A reference layout does not establish shelf loading capacity or environmental suitability. |
Review checklist
Write a one-sentence scope statement; identify a neighbouring concept; record what the example does not establish.