Office Storage Terminology

Access controlled - Refers to a storage facility that limits access to authorized persons only. This is a beneficial safety feature.
 
Cabinet - Furniture that resembles a cupboard. Generally, cabinets have doors, shelves and drawers. In an office setting, a cabinet is used for storage of files and documents.
 
Climate controlled - The temperature of the office storage facility is regulated in order to prevent humidity issues that can destroy certain documents and pictures.
 
Keypad entry - Refers to a lock that requires an individual to enter a password or code in order to gain entry.
 
Locker - A storage closet that can be locked to prevent unauthorized access.
 
Self Storage - A storage facility where you unpack your items yourself, and maintain control of your own belongings.
 
Shelving - Multiple shelves upon which files, documents and manuals can be placed.
 
Unit - Term used to refer to an individual storage location in office storage.
 
Warehouse - Large commercial building for storage of goods.
 
Work station - An area designated as a workspace for an employee. Usually it includes a desk.