Library by Design Fall 2010: What's Hot
The latest in library products & furnishings Compiled by Ann KimAnn Kim is a freelance writer and editor, New York City
ARCHIVAL
In a bind With the Spine Wrap™ Pamphlet and Music Binders, pamphlets are easily stapled or sewn into the pamphlet binder for protection. The pressure-sensitive adhesive strip, applied across the back of the binder after stitching is complete, conceals and protects the binding structure, giving a finished look to the bound document. Designed for maximum flexibility, it lies flat for convenient use. Pockets available for music sizes. Custom sizing offered on request. List Price: $3.40–$11.75. Archival Products, archival.com, 800-526-5640
Careful handling Constructed of 40-point sandstone archival board with a brown poly-cotton CC1-grade cloth and a clear, chemically stable .003" archival polyester film interior L-weld envelope, the Academy and News Map Folder prevents unnecessary handling while allowing for easy viewing of both sides of your document. The polyester film envelope is welded on the bottom and fore edge and opens at the top and spine for placement of photos, prints, maps, postage stamps, and certificates. Custom sizes available. List Price: $4.60–$16.60. Archival Products, archival.com, 800-526-5640
Audiovisual
Listen green These heavy-duty polypropylene ECO-PRO™ Audiobooks on CD Albums are environmentally friendly and 100 percent recyclable. Features a fortified hard shell built to withstand heavy usage, metal rings, self-locking dust lid, and a full wraparound clear vinyl sleeve that opens at the top, not sealed at the bottom and unattached at the spine. Capacity is up to 24 discs; pages sold separately. List Price: $5.74; quantity discounts available. Showcases, 800-240-1850, www.showcases1.com
BOOK TRUCKS
A top up Designed for maximum efficiency, these Book Trucks are available in flat or sloping shelf models that help distribute materials, or in models with bins and shelves for organization of books and library supplies. Models include the sloping shelf, flat shelf, the Everything™ Cart, the Anything™ Truck, and the Gorilla™ Cart. For additional storage, add a top shelf extension to any model. Available in an array of designer colors. List Price: Call for price. Smith System, 800-328-1061, www.smithsystem.com
Not a Trojan The classic Iron Horse® construction with two flat shelves is now available in two sleek metallic finishes. The Iron Horse® Limited Edition Metallic Book Truck is American made from 30 percent postconsumer recycled steel to support up to 500 pounds. List Price: $257. Gaylord, 800-448-6160, www.gaylord.com
carpeting
World at your feet With a unique hand-painted look, Circletime Around the World Rugs have an inner motif that features the oceans and continents while the outer border shows off the alphabet. Each alphabet square provides a place for children to sit. Features commercial grade nylon cut pile to prevent unraveling, Kidply® Backing that helps prevent wrinkling and creasing, increased sound and thermal insulation, antibacterial treatment and double-stitched serged edges, and all meet or exceed the Class I Flammability Rating. List Price: $369.99–$484.99. Carpets for Kids, 503-232-1203, www.carpetsforkids.com; also available from DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com
Touch a rainbow The new corner Rainbow Rows Rug fits small areas and features colors of the rainbow from red to purple, mixed with 16" circles to create a place for each child to sit. Use the semicircle shape for larger areas. Features commercial-grade nylon cut pile to prevent unraveling, Kidply® Backing that helps prevent wrinkling and creasing, increased sound and thermal insulation, antibacterial treatment and double-stitched serged edges, and they meet or exceed the Class I Flammability Rating. List Price: $199.99–$399.99. Carpets for Kids, 503-232-1203, www.carpetsforkids.com; also available from DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com
CARRELS
A quick study Built of solid hardwood in the species of your choice, the Arundel Study Carrel is available in custom sizes. Shown and priced here is the maple wood with optional frosted glass divider and laser-engraved seal. List Price: $1450. Huston & Co., 888-869-6370, www.hustonandcompany.com
A serious study Hand-built of hardwood in the species of your choice, the McPherson Carrel is available in custom sizes. Shown and priced here in cherry wood with optional task lighting and laminate insert top. List Price: $3390. Huston & Co., 888-869-6370, www.hustonandcompany.com
A not-so-serious study Available in multiple configurations, these Perimeter Carrels offer a variety of options including half-panel construction with wood or metal legs or full-panel construction. All carrels may be specified with power/data and computer access components. Custom designs may also be specified. List Price: Call for price. TMC Furniture, 734-622-0080, www.tmcfurniture.com
Classic privacy Manufactured from solid cherry, maple, or oak, with select laminates, the Individual Study Carrel stands 48"w x 48"h and features integrated shelving and many optional power/data configurations and is available in double and quad models. List Price: $1,595. Lyndon Furniture, 802-748-0100, www.lyndon.com
CIRCULATION
Circ-desk to the stacks Distributed throughout the library, LAT-Cortex™ is designed to enhance patron experience by providing on-the-spot item information and ratings derived from free, public sources. The patron can learn about the item of interest, how useful it might be, and how it is ranked with similar items before checking it out. Simultaneously, it is also a “platform” that allows the library to market and promote itself and its resources as they relate to the patron's interests and particular items being queried as well as allow remote staff communication with patrons. List Price: $4,999. Library Automation Technologies, 856-566-4121, www.latcorp.com
Tag, you're it! With the portable, lightweight uTagIT System, library staff can efficiently tag an entire collection. Place an RFID tag on the RFID antenna and scan an item's barcode label. Via Tech Logic's tagging software, the barcode label number is written onto the RFID tag. List Price: Call for price. Tech Logic, 800-494-9330, www.tech-logic.com
More than a box Holding up to 2880 CDs/DVDs in specially designed and furnished slim-line cases, the Library Media Box requires a library card before dispensing media. Its touchscreen and user-friendly menu make browsing easy, and inventory can be viewed from any PC when integrated with the library's web site. Complete SIP2 integration with the ILS is included. List Price: $24,990 and up. 3M Library Systems, 800-328-0067, www.3m.com/us/library
In a jiffy Capable of storing large volume of discs, LAT-Stena™ allows staff to retrieve CDs and DVDs in under four seconds, thereby eliminating repetitive stress injuries and servicing patrons faster. With multiple interconnected PODs, it minimizes required space requirements. Expandable to virtually any capacity, it works with the library's existing circulation desk computer and scanner and does not require SIP to operate. Various advanced loading/unloading functions and capabilities, including full reporting, are included. List Price: $5,999. Library Automation Technologies, 856-566-4121, www.latcorp.com
With just a wave The portable BiblioWand™ WiFi Inventory Device enables efficient inventory management as well as tracking of misplaced and reserved items. The wand's design provides access to shelves high and low without the need to bend and stretch. With a precise reading value of distances of up to 3.9 inches and a speed detection rate of up to 500 shelved media per minute. List Price: Call for price. Bibliotheca, 800-892-5971, www.bibliotheca-rfid.com/usa
In and out AV This third-generation product that provides media protection and patron self-service in one compact device, allCIRC-X is the only system of its kind that stores your raw CDs/DVDs inside and only dispenses them to authenticated patrons. It's also a full-featured self-check system to check out all other items in your library. It is fully Americans with Disabilities Act–compliant; a single slot operation lets patrons check items back into the machine. Price includes the CD/DVD dispenser, self-check built-in, and LAT-Central™ Enterprise Management System. List Price: $17,999. Library Automation Technologies, 856-566-4121, www.latcorp.com or www.allcirc.com
Wherever, whenever The U.S.-designed and -manufactured BranchAnywhere(SM) Library Vending System provides patrons with access to books and audiovisual materials 24/7. Powered by an industrial multi-axis robot, it stores the collection, handles loans, accepts returns, performs basic administrative operations, and connects via SIP2 to the most common U.S. ILS systems. One of its many design features is security glass providing visibility to the front third of the machine's collection while letting visitors see the robot in action. List Price: $115,000 and up. Evanced
Solutions, 317-352-2188, www.evancedsolutions.com
Disc dispenser With the DiscXpress II™ AV Automated Disc Delivery System, from 500 to up to 4000 CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs can be fully secured and dispensed. Cases and Browser™ Paks remain available to visitors for browsing; audiovisual materials are fully secured while patrons enjoy self- service. List Price: Call for price. Integrated Technology Group, 877-207-3127, x133,
www.integratedtek.com
Computers/ power CARE
Green computer lab Built to secure, protect, and store your laptops when not in use, the SmartCart™16 saves up to 85 percent more energy than any conventional lab on the market. “BatteryBay,” our integrated battery charging solution, will ensure your researchers all-day uninterrupted power. List Price: Call for price. EarthWalk Communications, 703-393-1940, www.earthwalk.com
All charged up Store and charge up to 30 laptops with the Intelligent Laptop Storage Cart. Constructed of 30 percent postconsumer recycled steel with a concrete powder-coat paint finish, it features built-in handles, electrical units that regulate the power from a single unit without the use of a timer, a power management system that operates in three modes, rear access to power outlets and laptop cords, a divider wall that reduces heat, and four 5"-diameter casters, two of them locking. Ships fully assembled. List Price: $2,279.99. Bretford, 800-521-9614,
www.bretford.com; also available from DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com
Ready to rumble The semirugged eBuddy™ 15W Laptopsare customized to withstand the rigors of everyday, all-day use while meeting the performance standards required by today's computer users. All models provide Energy Star–qualified, ultra-low power consumption. Can also be configured with software provided by your library. List Price: Call for price. EarthWalk Communications, 703-393-1940, www.earthwalk.com
Power on demand Designed as a universal battery solution, the SideKick PowerPack environmentally friendly battery chemistry provides longer laptop operation and battery life than traditional lithium-ion laptop batteries. The eCharger simultaneously charges and conditions up to 16 PowerPack batteries overnight. List Price: Call for price. EarthWalk Communications, 703-393-1940, www.earthwalk.com
CUSTOM
Fantasy to reality We can produce Architectural Themes from your ideas or design a space especially for you. This recent production includes a tree entrance, upholstered stumps, stick-on window etching, slatwall tree end panels, and trees on the back walls, and the theme is carried outside to the courtyard with concrete seating made to look like stumps. List Price: Call for price. Library Designs, 877-234-1657,
www.librarydesigns.net
Visual experimentation ImPrinted™ Digital produces digitally printed imagery on end panels, chairs, tables, and more, for adults and children. Customize with your image of choice. List Price: Call for price. TMC Furniture, 734-622-0080,
www.tmcfurniture.com
DIY The Metal Grid System can be used as partitions to separate rooms or work areas, display artwork, and accented with LED lights or work surfaces. Each section of panel is 36" wide and available in both 78" and 90" heights. Choose from our collection of graphic panel inserts or customize for your own look. List Price: Call for price. Brodart Creative, a division of Brodart Contract Furniture, 888-521-1884, www.brodartfurniture.com
DISPLAY
Quick makeover Paint and repaint the Jewell™ Paintable Exhibit Cases to match your exhibit settings. Features archival quality deck and pedestal with clear acrylic vitrines. Vitrines can be securely attached with allen wrench screws to prevent tampering and damage. List Price: $465–$849. Gaylord, 800-448-6160, www.gaylord.com
Invites a look The Perimeter Book Browser for children blends illustrative qualities with the functions of storage and display. Available with or without casters. Other creative perimeter shapes may be specified as well as custom. List Price: Call for price. TMC Furniture, 734-622-0080, www.tmcfurniture.com
Step by step The angled stair-step design of our MAR-LINE® Waterfall CD and DVD Display offers face-out display for 440 DVDs, 600 CDs, or a combination. Each unit has five black, powder-coated metal shelves that are 6¾" deep. Shelves with nonslip surface have a clear acrylic panel in front for easy browsing and a seamless look. Add-on units are available and an add-on drawer holds a bonus 147 DVDs or 217 CDs to accommodate expanding collections. List Price: $2,179.99. Gressco, 800-345-3480, www.gresscoltd.com; also available from DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com
FURNITURE COLLECTIONS
Attention to detail Chair backs feature an intricate cutout pattern, while a quarterfoil design envelops table apron rails and bases in the Gothic Collection. The collection includes side chairs, lounge chairs, tables, occasional tables, carrels, atlas and dictionary stands, plus end panels. List Price: Call for price. Agati, 312-829-1977, www.agati.com
The adaptable environment Combine the furniture products in the StudioWorks® Collection in multiple ways to provide appropriate work environments for any office worker. These components can be used individually or together to create working solutions ranging from enclosed office spaces to open collaborative environments and stages in between. List Price: Call for price. KI, 800-424-2432, www.ki.com
Who's the boss? The interlocking steel components of the Boss Reception Furniture allow ample design flexibility. Create groupings of individual chairs or gang for orderly seating. Tabletops are 1"-thick solid oak with mahogany finish. Upholstered with ultrasoft and durable Caressoft™ upholstery. Seat height is 19". List Price: $49.99–$119.99. Boss Office Products, 800-593 188, www.bosschair.com; also available from DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com
Wood appreciation The DePaul Collection emphasizes the inherent qualities of the wood grain, design simplicity, and the importance of craftsmanship. Vertical lines adorn a trestle base construction. Solid wood chair and bench frames feature vertical back slats, side leg, and double center stretches. The collection includes chairs, benches, study tables, carrels, atlas and dictionary stands, and end panels. List Price: Call for price. Agati, 312-829-1977, www.agati.com
The understated library The transitional wood design and clean, subtle details of CrossRoads® Library Furniture result in furnishings that blends into any setting. Includes study tables, carrels, chairs, shelving, workstations, carts and trucks, transaction counter, and atlas and dictionary stands. List Price: Call for price. KI, 800-424-2432, www.ki.com
DIY social space Flexible lounge furniture and fixtures allows users to create their own social spaces with the Triad Lounge System and Media Tower. These units can be arranged as needed into a number of configurations. Electronics, graphics, lighting, LED messaging boards, etc., can be custom specified. All units are wired with power outlets. Construction is hardwood, powder-coated steel, and solid surface material. List Price: Call for price. Creative Arts Unlimited, 727-525-2066, www.creativeartsinc.com
Listening to advice We invited designers and librarians from around the country to critique our designs, and the result is Visions Library Furniture. All our furniture is protected with an ultraviolet cured resin finish that is extremely durable. A full range of furniture sizes, shapes, options, and accessories are available. All our products are made in the United States. List Price: Call for price. Library Bureau, 800-221-6638, www.librarybureau.com
Take an arm With a flared arm design, the Rebecca Lounge Collection features elegant double-needle tailoring, a taut seat, no-sag springs, and high-density foam to ensure long-term seating comfort and durability. Choose from the lounge club chair, love seat, and sofa, each with wood finish legs designed to coordinate with the matching wood of the Rebecca Coffee Table. List Price: $975 and up. High Point Furniture Industries, 800-447-3462, www.hpfi.com; also available from Brodart Library Supplies & Furnishings, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com
Not such a mystery Featuring a tapered back design, hardwoods, and an 18-gauge steel frame, the Mystic Series offers options for every space by combining individual chairs, sofas, benches, and tables. Choose pieces with casters and add tablet arms for flexible work spaces. All seating features environmentally friendly soy-based Vitafoam. Tabletops and swivel tablet feature high-pressure laminate surfaces. Guest chairs available in standard 275-pound weight capacity and oversize 400-pound capacity. Armless chairs stack up to four high. List Price: $154.99–$589.99. Lesro Furniture, 877-471-7902, www.lesro-furniture-online.com; also available from DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com
A sweeping statement The Accompany Curve Lounge Seating features 30° chairs and 60° love seats in your choice of outside or inside facing curves and brushed aluminum cylinder legs. Commercial grade hardwood frames are reinforced with glue and steel fasteners. The complementary coffee table features 2¾"-thick thermally fused laminate tops with 3mm PVC edge banding, 2" anodized aluminum legs and spacers, and your choice of laminate top finishes. List Price: $739.99–$1,124.99. High Point Furniture Industries, 800-447-3462, www.hpfi.com; also available from Brodart Library Supplies & Furnishings, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com
INTERACTIVE
Almost like fingerpainting When hands or fingers are placed on the heat-sensitive surface of the Magic Hands Activity Panel, colors change and an image remains briefly, before fading away like magic. Durable surface is maintenance free and wipes clean easily with disinfectant spray cleaners. List Price: $225–$395. Playscapes, 800-248-7529, www.playscapes.com; also available from Gaylord, 800-448-6160, www.gaylord.com
MISCELLANEOUS
Tie it all together Use the Ty to connect and unify any space in a row, a pod, or one- or two-sided spaces. It's also a hub for power and can be ganged for long runs of study stations, or paired with Ben Bench to make a booth. Choose a wood for the frame, a laminate for the lower shelf, a metal for the legs, and a power hub to handle all your electronics. Adding more options? Pick a fabric for Ty-Pad, a laminate and metal for Ty-Pier, or a laminate for Ty-Joiner. List Price: Call for price. Sparkeology, 877-318-7661, www.sparkeology.com
Three-in-one It's a table, a stool, and a resting place for your bag—the Flip is strong and lightweight and made to flip upside or down. The translucent resin shelf comes standard. Pick a standard metal or call for color options. List Price: Call for price. Sparkeology, 877-318-7661, www.sparkeology.com
PRESENTATION
Teaching on the go The ultrashort throw design projector with dry erase board of the Royal® iRover™ enables the delivery of interactive lessons. The base unit includes magnetic porcelain enamel dry erase board and an Epson BrightLink™ 450Wi Interactive Projector with interactive pen that works like a mouse when applied to a dry erase board. The standard unit adds a laptop/keyboard shelf and VGA cable and power bar, while the premium unit adds a steel lock box and magnetic storage bin. All models are available with RM EasiTeach™ 3.5 software. List Price: $3,999 and up. Copernicus Educational Products, 800-267-8494, www.copernicused.com; also available from Brodart Library Supplies & Furnishings, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com or www.shopbrodart.com/irover
Friends, Romans… Built of solid hardwood in the species of your choice, the Meadowbrook Podium can be customized to your needs. Shown and priced here in cherry wood with optional laser-engraved seal. List Price: $2540. Huston & Co., 888-869-6370, www.hustonandcompany.com
Educational hub Designed for teaching young children in a classroom setting, the Interactive Teaching Center combines interactive projector technology with traditional classroom whiteboard instruction. Base unit includes a 36½"h x 58"w porcelain enamel magnetic dry erase board with scratch-resistant surface and an Epson BrightLink™ 450Wi high-performance interactive projector with interactive pen that works like a mouse when applied to a dry erase board. Options include book tubs, CPU shelf, lock box, and RM EasiTeach™ 3.5 software to create lessons. List Price: $3,500 and up. Copernicus Educational Products, 800-267-8494, www.copernicused.com; also available from Brodart Library Supplies & Furnishings, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com or www.shopbrodart.com/
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SCANNERS
Scan anything Allow users to scan documents, book pages, pictures, or other materials and convert them to digital format, which can be either printed, emailed, or saved to a USB drive or to a CD, with the Simple Scan Station. It has embedded ABBYY OCR, which allows for documents to be saved in Word or searchable PDF formats. Scans up to 11" x 17" in color or black and white; when connected to a printer, it can also scan-to-print. A touchscreen PC guides users through simple steps, and an integrated card reader tracks usage and charges. List Price: Call for price; available for purchase or lease. TBS, 708-478-7233, www.singlecard.com
No paper, no toner, no waste More than a replacement technology for current copiers, the book2net Spirit Bookscanner is the first high-resolution, walk-up book scanner for public use and provides green and clean technology for libraries. With its embedded touchscreen PC, simply touch an icon and receive a perfect image with no positioning or focusing—it's automatic. Then save the image as any common large file format and save to a USB drive. List Price: Call for price. Ristech Co., 877-761-0444, www.ristech.ca
Try before you buy Offer patrons a digital book copy option with the OS 12000 Bookcopy. It features no faulty copies via Perfect Book 3D scan technology; a high scan speed; no reflections, dazzling, or heat load; archive-quality image; direct scan to thumb drive, SD card, print and/or email; optional touchscreen, copyright/watermark protection; and vendor card and interlibrary loan system integration. A free onsite trial to test this book copying system includes shipping, handling, and onsite installation and training—call for more information. List Price: Call for price; discounts available. Zeutschel, dist. by The Crowley Co., 240-214-0224, www.thecrowleycompany.com
SEATING
Story hour seat The HABA® Reversible Floor Cushion Set provides a perfect little seat for story hour. Each seat is covered in a soft cotton and polyester cover with a comfy foam core center. Sturdy metal grommets make it easy to corral cushions in the mobile Cushion Caddy. List Price: $75-175. Gressco, 800-345-3480, www.gresscoltd.com; also available from Gaylord, 800-448-6160, www.gaylord.com
Recline & relax Sit back in the comfort of the Swing Chair. Its light scale design and solid maple construction is a combination of style and strength. List Price: Call for price. Worden Co., 800-748-0561, www.wordencompany.com
Spring into comfort The Sophia Lounge Collection features custom-fabricated arms that are wrapped with foam and fiber. Metal-to-metal connection to the hardwood frames ensures long-term durability. The club chair, love seat, and sofa each have eight-gauge sinuous spring suspension in the seat, 11-gauge in the back, for seating comfort. All three pieces are available with ¾"h or full-height arms and offer a choice of two wood finishes and upholstery fabrics. List Price: $765 and up. High Point Furniture Industries, 800-447-3462, www.hpfi.com; also available from Brodart Library Supplies & Furnishings, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com.
Cheep cheep The bright HABA® Chickseat Bean Bag Chair has a secret pocket on the back that holds books and keeps other toys within easy reach. The cover is washable, and the inner sack is filled with styrene balls. List Price: $325. Gressco, 800-345-3480, www.gresscoltd.com; also available from Gaylord, 800-448-6160, www.gaylord.com
Truly loungey Specifically designed for informal learning spaces and lounge areas, the Sela® Lounge Collection responds to the realities of lounging (e.g., varying postures) and to the rigors of use. It offers an oversized scale with an increased degree of recline while using less dense materials. The wide-panel arm supports an optional tablet arm. Available as a lounge chair, love seat, sofa, ottoman, and a chair and a half. List Price: Call for price. KI, 800-424-2432, www.ki.com
A classy pose Constructed with a steel frame, Tuxedo Lounge Seating is fully upholstered with square side panels. The solid wood tablet arm rotates 360° for optimal positioning. Available with solid wood or satin nickel feet and with or without the tablet arm. List Price: Call for price. Agati, 312-829-1977, www.agati.com
Plush animals The easy-to-clean Animal Cushion Pouffes for children's areas are available with whimsical starfish, earthworm, mouse, and butterfly screen-printed designs. Made from high-density foam with fire-retardant jersey-lined vinyl covers. List Price: $90. Wesco, 888-364-2644, www.wescona.com; also available from Gaylord, 800-448-6160, www.gaylord.com
Wiggle it The curvy ecofriendly Squirm Bench can create arc seating or more wavy configurations. Made from urea formaldehyde-free MDF with FSC-certified birch veneer and a low-VOC finish, it ships flat for less packaging waste. List Price: $995. Greenplay, a division of Skyline Designs, 773-278-4660,www.greenplayfurniture.com; also available from Gaylord, 800-448-6160, www.gaylord.com
Dynamic lines Sinuous back legs offset the flare of tapering front legs in the Curtis Chair. Featuring a high profile, its canted back posts enfold the back for support. A solid wood frame with ladder back, side leg and center stretchers, and a carved wood saddle seat or upholstered slip seat. Available in a variety of seat and back options, arm or armless. Choose from oak, maple, or cherry wood species. List Price: Call for price. Agati, 312-829-1977, www.agati.com
A noble option The Baron Chair is built of solid hardwood in the species of your choice and is 38"h x 19"w x 22"d. Shown and priced here is the cherry wood with leather seat; also offered with a solid wood seat. Available with optional laser-engraved seal. List Price: $650. Huston & Co., 888-869-6370, www.hustonandcompany.com
Easy does it Match the Ben Bench with Ty or drop one anywhere you want to create easy, short-term seating for one or a bunch. Features a thin metal edge along the base to protect your product from heavy use. Available in a choice of fabric and finish for the metal legs and base. List Price: Call for price. Sparkeology, 877-318-7661, www.sparkeology.com
All aboard! Make the Zetty Train as long and colorful as you wish. List Price: Call for price. TMC Furniture, 734-622-0080, www.tmcfurniture.com
On the go The Transportation Series uses the InScribed™ process, which results in colorful finishes filling the designs. Pictured here on the Lorca, Kestrel, Plover, and Flick chairs. A CutThru™ process may also be specified. Other designs, such as a hot air balloon, rocket, and helicopter, are also available. List Price: Call for price. TMC Furniture, 734-622-0080, www.tmcfurniture.com
Looks good enough to eat Accommodate a variety of sitting positions with the Flavors Chair. Five frame sizes (10"h, 12"h, 14"h, 16"h, and 18"h) are constructed of 18-gauge welded steel with a chrome finish and stack five high for storage. Available in 14 colors; the three shell sizes provide optimal comfort for any age. List Price: $62.99–$279.99. Smith System, 800-328-1061, www.smithsystem.com; also available from DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com
No joint problems Delivered to the Mashpee Public Library, MA, the Boise Chair is made in solid hard maple with the patented Eustis Joint®. Chairs come with a 20-year warranty against joint failure. List Price: $939. Eustis Chair, 978-827-3103, www.eustischair.com
security
Touch of oak Using radio frequency technology, this Security and Automation System is offered in a natural oak stain, or unstained for finishing to match your existing décor. Aisle widths range from 36" to 44". The single aisle model (two antennas) covers a 36" doorway, while the dual aisle (three antennas) covers a 72" doorway. Each security unit stands 67"h x 3"w x 12"d. List Price: Call for price. Checkpoint Systems, 800-257-5540, www.checkpointsystems.com; also available from DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com
It's all about transparency The RFID Detection System Model 9100 Clear has transparent panels and offers design options to fit library décor. Flexible lighting and alarm notification options allow customization, and the product integrates with 3M Command Center Software for centralized remote monitoring. Other features include a highly visible integrated patron counter and configurable alarm settings based on direction of travel (in/out). The system meets ADA requirements and has a variety of flexible mounting options. List Price: Call for price. 3M Library Systems, 800-328-0067, www.3m.com/us/library
Signage
Not too hot to handle Introduce interactive wayfinding with FireSign™ Dynamic Digital Signage, a touchscreen kiosk that allows visitors to discover when and where events take place. Each event is highlighted on a facility map with complete details and reference images. Event times, descriptions, and locations can be automatically populated from third-party scheduling software such as Evanced or EMS. List Price: Call for price. Anode, 866-802-2436, firesign.net
STORAGE & FILING
Classroom & library aid Comprised of shelving and tote tray storage units in an array of heights and widths, the Cascade™ Storage System is a scalable solution made to house materials of nearly any shape and size. Key elements of the system include tote tray storage, shelf storage, and tower wardrobe storage. All elements of the system feature cabinet end panels available in 13 designer colors. Welded 18-gauge steel construction is protected by a durable powder-coat surface. The clear totes are made of long-wearing, recyclable ABS plastic. Make it mobile with 4"-diameter casters. List Price: Call for price. Smith System, 800-328-1061, www.smithsystem.com; also available from DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com
Look Ma, no keys! Allow authorized personnel access to valuables with the Keyless Storage Cabinets. Features a 22-gauge all welded steel construction and solid steel doors with concealed hinges; a keyless, electronically coded security lock, complete with an administrative password and user passwords (emergency key included); four adjustable 22-gauge steel shelves on 2" centers; a 200-pound shelf capacity; and a keypad that records day, date, and time when cabinet is accessed. Meets ANSI-BIFMA standards. List Price: $419.99–$589.99. Sandusky Lee, 800-336-0671, www.sanduskycabinets.com; also available from DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com
Access allowed The user-friendly interface on these Global Electronic Lock Lateral File Cabinets features eight programmable access codes and one administrative code. All file drawers are fully customizable for storing a variety of media, and all feature ball-bearing suspension with built-in antirebound. Available in fixed drawer and receding drawer styles, in sizes ranging from 28"h two-drawer capacity to 79"h six-drawer capacity, and in your choice of five metal finishes. List Price: $779 and up. Brodart Library Supplies & Furnishings, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com.
TABLES
Don't pop these bubbles These ecofriendly Bubbles Activity Stations can be arranged to form a group setting or scattered to provide quiet, individual activity spaces. Made from urea formaldehyde-free MDF with FSC-certified birch veneer and a low-VOC finish, it ships flat for less packaging waste. List Price: $450. Greenplay, a division of Skyline Designs, 773-278-4660,www.greenplayfurniture.com; also available from Gaylord, 800-448-6160, www.gaylord.com
Dress up or dress down The Pete Table comes with a standard resin top and painted metal, flush-mounted button fasteners along with the metal base of your choice. Or select your own laminate top and ABS edging to create a custom look. Available with a circular, square, or rectangular tabletop shape and in various heights from 16"h to 40"h. List Price: Call for price. Sparkeology, 877-318-7661, www.sparkeology.com
Built to last Originally designed in collaboration with TFH Architects, the Colby Study Table is built of solid hardwood in the species of your choice. Shown and priced here is the cherry wood with inset PaperStone panels; also available with solid wood top or laminate insert top. Custom sizing available. List Price: quantity up to 12, $3,550 ea. Huston & Co., 888-869-6370, www.hustonandcompany.com
A shapely solution With casters and optional screens, Inquire® Tables can be moved to adapt to changing needs. Users can rearrange them for group study or isolate them for private study. Select from six work surface shapes (rectangular, square, wave, round, half-round, and trapezoid), straight or canted legs, casters or glides, plus optional modesty panels and wire management features. List Price: Call for price. KI, 800-424-2432, www.ki.com
Little workhorse With its easy-sliding sled base, the Stu Table can go anywhere and everywhere. It features a standard resin top and painted flush-mounted button fasteners along with a metal base. A choice of laminate tops and edging give you additional options. List Price: Call for price. Sparkeology, 877-318-7661, www.sparkeology.com
What it says on the tin Made of solid hardwood in the species of your choice, the Small Round Study Table is perfect for studying or small meetings. Shown and priced here in maple wood with optional laser-engraved seal. Available in custom sizes. List Price: $1450. Huston & Co., 888-869-6370, www.hustonandcompany.com
USB Drives
In a flash With 15 color options and 14 clip color options, you can create up to 210 different design combinations with the Personalized Laser Swivel Drives. Ffree engraving with library logo, web site, and even phone number or name—no order minimum. Perfect for loaning or selling to library patrons, staff issue, or as incentives or rewards for reading programs or Friends of the Library. Capacities available from 128 MB
to 16 GB. List Price: $4.99 and up. Pexagon Technology, 203-458-3364, x7205,
www.libraryflash.com
Workstations
Custom fit The Technolink Modular Service Desk but can be designed to fit within any special requirements of your space. Varieties of straight and curved modules as well as the ability to incorporate both fixed-height and adjustable-height sections within a single service desk provide flexibility. Work surface size and shape can be customized; wire management trays are hidden. Available in a wide variety of materials; tops can be laminate, Marmoleum, Corian, or another material. Optional add-on work surfaces, turntables, and storage components also offered. List Price: Call for price. DEMCO Library Interiors, 800-747-7561,
www.demcointeriors.com
Alone or with a crowd Available in two heights, 50"h and 60"h, the TotaLibra Tech Kiosk can stand individually or be grouped to create island and serpentine configurations or circle pillars. Work surfaces are 1" thick and height adjustable in 1" increments. The monitor bracket allows for monitor adjustment in 1" increments, and wires are managed through the center upright with access panels on both the front and back. Work surfaces can be finished in laminate, Marmoleum, and more; a standard bracket attaches one unit to the next. In a wide variety of powder-coat finishes. Optional add-ons include wire management connectors and top cap to accommodate configurations. List Price: Call for price. DEMCO Library Interiors, 800-747-7561, www.demcointeriors.com
