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The furnishings you choose for your library can go a long way toward creating a warm and inviting experience for your patrons. At the same time, the process of procuring and installing new library shelving and furnishings is a significant undertaking. In fact, one of the most common questions asked by library administrators when considering …

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Undeniably, a modern library must be more than just a repository of books. In the digital age where so much research is now accessible online, libraries are finding fresh purpose by creating essential spaces for collaborative study and knowledge exchange. Indeed, there is a constant need for libraries to incorporate more group study rooms to …

Group Study Rooms – Every Library Needs Them, Here’s How You Can Add Them Read More »

The circulation desk is the heart of the library. It’s where patrons come not only to check out books and return materials, but also to ask for help when they need it. In many cases, it’s also the first thing patrons see when they walk through the door–in other words, it’s your first impression! Suffice …

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We all know that encouraging children to read is a key part of their learning experience–but it’s not the only factor. PLAY is also an essential part of a child’s growth and development. For that reason, well-designed children’s library spaces aren’t just set up like a “children’s section” of a bookstore–they’re also designed to encourage …

The Importance of Play in Children’s Spaces (and How Library Furniture Can Encourage It) Read More »

These days, the demand for more flexibility in public spaces has never been greater. Not only do we want to maximize the use of space, but we want the freedom to reimagine and adapt spaces to our ever-changing needs. Nowhere is this truer than in modern library spaces, which are increasingly required to provide more …

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There are many factors to consider when choosing the right type of shelving for your library–ranging from durability to aesthetics to space constraints. The most common choice is between steel shelving and wood shelving. They both serve specific purposes in the library, but they also both have their pros and cons–so it’s important to weigh …

Steel Shelving vs. Wood Shelving in Libraries – Pros and Cons Read More »

Most people assume libraries are naturally quiet places, but with the increase in collaborative study and the popularity of gathering among the books, that’s no longer the case with many libraries. Even when speaking in hushed tones, the more people converse in a library’s gathering spaces and group tables, the louder the overall noise floor …

Practical Ways to Create More ‘Quiet Spaces’ in Your Library Read More »

Libraries today face an interesting dilemma: finding the balance between offering as many books as possible and enticing more readers to pick them up and borrow them. Traditionally, libraries have displayed the vast majority of their books with their spines facing out on the shelves. Not only does this technique save space, but it also …

Advantages of Displaying Books Face-Out — and How to Do More of It in Your Library Read More »