B48 · Reference edition 2026.11
Storage orientation — Comparison and alternatives
Shelf orientation and access direction affect how a stored enclosure is understood and retrieved. Describe both the shelf and the object.
Scope and purpose
Compare alternatives using the same question and context. A difference in wording, layout or scale is not automatically a difference in performance. Keep the original observations available and explain which differences are meaningful for this comparison.
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 |
|---|---|
| B48 | 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
State the comparison question; align context and labels; list common features separately from differences; leave unsupported conclusions open.