Library Furniture - The Office Furniture Guide

Office Furniture Guide

Your guide to the maze of office furniture, office chairs and office desks.

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Library furniture such as shelving systems, trolleys and workstations are used in public libraries, universities and schools and IT and resource centres. With many of our public libraries being under threat to close down and current modernisation of libraries – choosing the right library furniture is vital to keep costs down, make the most of the available space and attract the younger generation. More adventurous designs can help the libraries move with the time and also accommodate for other media resources than books.

Bookshelves

Shelving units for libraries are available in wood or metal and need to provide functionality and flexibility to meet the demands of a busy library. Library shelving is normally purchased in standard sections but make sure that they can be custom-configured to suit your specific needs. Other furniture like trolleys and counters should be available in the same range as your chosen shelving.

Mobile library furniture

Book trolleys and mobile library shelving are used to transporting books from one place to another and are commonly used in multiple usage areas. Trolleys are available in wood and metal and in standard, ergonomic and slim-line models. A bookcase on wheels, book displays, drawers and cabinets are other forms of mobile library furniture for flexible use.

Workstations

Workstations for the use of computer and internet access are widely used in universities, schools and libraries. Whether you go for individual freestanding workstations, carrels or a benching option will probably depend on the level of privacy required and available space. All kinds of workstations are available in various designs and it may be wise to opt for a modular model that can be added to at a later stage.