Abstract: The invention relates to a method of introducing article carriers (4) in a storage facility (1), wherein an article carrier (4), during introduction, is received by a conveying apparatus (2) and transported to a storage location (3). The invention also relates to a stationary conveying apparatus (2) for a storage facility (1), in particular for a storage rack (1), having at least one accommodating means (3, 11, 2) for an article carrier (4), and it further relates to a storage facility (1), in particular a storage rack (1), having at least one storage location (3), at least one introduction region (9) connected to the storage location (3), and at least one conveying apparatus (2) which can be moved back and forth between the storage location (3) and the introduction region (9).