An item that is too large to fit on standard shelves.
larger than normal for its kind
Books that are too large for the regular shelves are kept in a section of the Library where the shelves are bigger.
A book which is too large to be shelved in normal call number sequence on the shelves of a library. Oversize materials may be shelved in a separate location, as indicated in the entry in the online catalog.
Books that are too large for normal shelves; usually designated with a Q (quarto) or F (folio) before the call number; stored in a special location.
Used by the Staley Library for books over a size fitting in regular circulation collection of the library. All oversize books are located at the beginning of the stacks for that particular call number range.
Large volumes that are shelved apart from the regular sized books but continue to use the call number for the appropriate subject. In I.D. Weeks Library the oversized books are located on the third floor near the library.
Large volumes that are generally housed in special areas in each library
Books too tall to be stored on regular shelving. Usually a separate section of the stacks floor.
Describes the size of a frame or materials that are larger than standard 32- by 40-inch mat board.
Something that will not fit on the regular or outsize shelves
Books too tall or long to fit in regular shelving.
Large volumes that are shelved apart from the regular size books in each call number or collection.
The designation for larger packages that you ship via UPS Ground and UPS Standard to Canada that meet one of the following specifications for billing purposes: Oversize 1 (OS1): a package with a combined length and girth that exceeds 84 inches, and combined length and girth is equal to or less than 108 inches, and actual weight is less than 30 pounds. For each OS1 package, the billable weight is 30 pounds. Oversize 2 (OS2): a package with a combined length and girth that exceeds 108 inches, and actual weight is less than 70 pounds. For each OS2 package, the billable weight is 70 pounds. Oversize 3 (OS3): a UPS Ground package with a combined length and girth that exceeds 130 inches, and combined length and girth equal to or less than 165 inches, and actual weight less than 90 pounds. For each OS3 package, the billable weight is 90 pounds. A Large Package Surcharge will be applied. Oversize 3 (OS3) Canada: a UPS Standard to Canada package with a combined length and girth that exceeds 130 inches, and combined length and girth equal to or less than 165 inches, and actual weight less than 150 pounds. For each UPS Standard To Canada OS3 package, the billable weight is 150 pounds.
a book too large to fit in its normal shelf space and therefore placed in a designated area of the library marked "Oversize".
A part that is larger than the original to make up for wear and machining.