Oversized Material Transfers

Please contact the HD Representative, with questions or to coordinate the transfer of oversized material to or from the Depository.  P: (617) 384-5027.

The Transport of Oversized Materials Task Group, TOMTG

The Transport of Oversized Materials Task Group (TOMTG), comprised of collection managers and staff from Preservation and Access Services, has worked collaboratively to create guidelines for moving large collection items around Harvard including the Depository.

Oversized materials are defined as any materials that do not fit neatly into regular-sized hinged-lid bins or that exceed the 40 lb weight limit.  Working closely with Harvard University Mail Services (HUMS) and Harvard Depository (HD), the group developed the information they gathered into the Transport of oversized material website.

The website includes​: how to plan to move materials, who should do the transport, how to properly pack them, and what are the ​multiple transport container options.  Navigate to the list and description of equipment to locate what container is most suitable for your transfer.

To request specialized equipment:  Transport Oversized Equipment Order Form

For information on how the guidelines were developed, see TOMTG’s wiki.