Bolt shelving to walls, ceilings and floors to make them as stable as possible. Add lips to shelves so artifacts don't roll or walk off. Avoid storing artifacts behind others on a shelf. Reaching over artifacts may cause damage. Don't stack collections.
Shelves are excellent for items stored in boxes.
Solid boxes can be stacked. See our information on Boxes . Covering Shelves Dust and light damage can occur to items stored on shelves. Many museums attach covers to the shelving. Clear polyethylene sheeting, cotton sheets or washed muslin are common.