What's Hot: The Latest in Library Products & Furnishings | Library by Design
Circulation aids, display cases, scanners, seating, tables, and more covered in this roundup Oct 11, 2011AUDIOVISUAL
Responsible AV These heavy-duty polypropylene ECO-PRO™ Audiobooks on CD Albums are environmentally friendly and 100 percent recyclable. Features a 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. Available in a 12-disc or 24-disc capacity; pages sold separately. List Price: $5.74; Showcases, 800-240-1850, www.showcases1.com
BOOK SUPPORTS
One size fits all The patent-pending Universal Library Wire Book Support expands and contracts to fit any manufacturer’s shelf, from 7" to 12" deep. Install either the six-inch end down for smaller books or with the nine-inch end down for larger books. Slide it into position by squeezing any two coils and then release in position desired. Finished in bright galvanized paint to resist rust and corrosion. List Price: Call for price. Library Bureau Steel, 856-696-5700, www.librarybureaushelving.com
CIRCULATION
Cloud circ solution An ebook lending system, the Cloud Library allows patrons to browse, check out, and read the titles they want. The E-Reader is made specifically for lending environments, doesn’t require a credit card, and syncs with your ebook collection. The Discovery Terminal has a touch interface that lets patrons find and check out digital content. Patrons can borrow ebooks in the library, at home, and on the go. List Price: Call for price. 3M, 800-328-0067, www.3m.com/cloud
Kid-friendly return The roof of the DuraWood™ Children’s Indoor Book Return lifts easily for strain-free adult unloading, while the laminate finish won’t flake or peel. The unit moves on four lockable casters. List Price: $2,449. Kingsley, 800-376-7209, www.kingsley.com; also available from Brodart Library Supplies & Furnishings, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com
Simple stand-alone A 24/7 virtual stand-alone branch, the LibDispenser® enables patrons to enact simple lending, renewal, and returns of all types of media. Available for indoor or outdoor use, this self-maintaining library can be expanded and customized to meet the library’s specific needs. List Price: Call for price. mk Sorting Systems, 860-760-0438, www.mk-sorting-systems.com
Flexible sort system The modular construction of SortMate™ Library Sorter allows the system to be expanded, reconfigured, and moved with minimal trouble. Items are presented to the sorter via a single or multiple Library Mate® automatic checkin devices, a conveyor system, or from a manual book drop. Sorting criteria can be changed by staff to optimize the system for your library’s unique requirements. List Price: Call for price. Lyngsoe Systems, 301-360-0910, www.lyngsoesystems.com/library
Mobilize your library Allow patrons to check out items privately from anywhere within a library using a smartphone with the MyMobileLibrary App, powered by Boopsie. Also compatible with RFID security. Patrons scan an item’s barcode using their smartphone’s camera to check out materials. The application communicates wirelessly with the library’s integrated library system (ILS). The patron will receive an instant confirmation of the checkout. List Price: Call for price. Tech Logic, 800-494-9330, www.tech-logic.com
Upgrade deal Purchase a ShortSort™ Two-Bin Mini Sorter or Fullsort™ Compact Three- and Five-Bin Sorter now and trade it in at any time in the future toward the purchase of any larger automated materials handling system. You will get back your full purchase price on the “trade-in,” less 15 percent for every year of service. Sorters are compatible with all radio-frequency identification (RFID) systems offered in North America. List Price: NA. Bibliotheca ITG, 877-207-3127, www.bibliotheca-itg.com
Book kit keeper Enable patrons to search out and reserve book club kits online with the web-based KitKeeper Application. Library staff can track kits as they depart the library, specify library pickup sites, receive reports on kit progress, email overdue notices, and more. Patrons can view and reserve available kits directly from the KitKeeper page. KitKeeper supports patron authentication, multiple reports, fixed and flexible reservations, a staff action chart, and routing slips. List Price: annual, $475. Plymouth Rocket, 508-942-4209, www.eventkeeper.com
Starting ’em young The LS2 Kids Public Catalog features a category wheel with easily identifiable icons representing dozens of subject areas, an interactive title display that magnifies book jackets to screen-filling proportions, and tailored lists of popular book series. Children of all ages can use this software with little or no assistance. List Price: Call for price. TLC–The Library Corporation, 800-325-7759, www.tlcdelivers.com
Custom look The newly designed Self Check SC3 provides a customizable design to match your existing décor. It reads RFID, barcode, and electromagnetic (EM) technology, and patrons can borrow, return, or renew single or multiple items. Security is automatically set on/off during the transaction, and comprehensive reports are provided. Screen customization and receipts can be personalized, and additional options such as payment and security unlocking devices can be integrated into the unit. List Price: Call for price. mk Sorting Systems, 860-760-0438, www.mk-sorting-systems.com
Self-serve payment Collect outstanding fees and fines without staff involvement with the Quest eCommerce Solution. Once the fee is paid, the ILS system in use will reflect the payment. The outstanding values may be paid with cash/bill vending stations, credit/debit cards, and through an online balance account if online balance accounts are being used, or a combination of any of the above. The solution can be installed as a stand-alone self-serve kiosk or within the library’s self-checkout system. All Quest Suite™ eCommerce solutions are PCI (Payment Card Industry) Compliant. List Price: Call for price. iTeam Resources, 877-426-8292, www.iteaminc.com
COLLECTIONS
A revealing choice The design motif of the the Brown Collection is achieved through the use of reveals. Horizontal and vertical reveal details accent table base ends. Tables feature solid wood; slab ends or a new leg option; inset, wood veneer tops; and solid wood square edges. The collection includes study tables, book tables, carrels, atlas and dictionary stands, end panels, shelving, and reference desks. List Price: Call for price. Agati, 312-829-1977, www.agati.com
Flex those options Originally developed for university commons areas, the FlexLounge Modular Wall and Seating System provides a multifunctional space, with Corian-topped work surfaces and information boards. Each section can be wired for data and electricity to meet your needs. List Price: $26,000–$30,000. Creative Arts Unlimited, 727-525-2066, www.creativeartsinc.com
Old World design Combining hardwood with glass, the Bannister Collection features tabletops constructed of 1¼" three-ply particleboard core with .05" high-pressure plastic laminate sheet surface and slightly eased edges and corners and can be custom fitted for wire maintenance. Panel base exteriors are inset with solid hardwood bands; panels may be custom fitted with electrical options and wire maintenance accessories. Line includes display table, study and reference carrels, reading table, and more. List Price: Call for price. Palmieri Furniture, 800-413-4440, www.palmierifurniture.com
All-natural beauty Influenced by midcentury Scandinavian design, the Finn Lounge Collection displays its wood with a clear finish. Built to exceed BIFMA (Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer’s Association) standards. Arm and armless models with one-, two-, and three-seat capacity accompany a full range of lounge tables. Solid wood components of walnut, cherry, maple, and oak are paired with silver aluminum. Designed by Q Design. List Price: Call for price. Community, 800-622-5661, communityfurniture.com
DISC REPAIR
AV saver Get scratched movie, music, and gaming discs back on the shelves with the Dual Disc II Repair Machine. It repairs two discs at a time, up to 240 discs per hour, with simple push-button convenience. List Price: $2599. Azuradisc, 800-933-4923, azuradisc.com; also available from Gaylord, 800-448-6160, www.gaylord.com
DISPLAY
Periodicals showcase A patented new periodical display and storage system, mag|box™ combines current and up to two years’ of back-issues in a simple clear storage box designed specifically for magazines and newspapers. Repurpose existing shelves for cost-effective merchandising. Available in four sizes and features built-in dividers. List Price: standard size, $34.99. 3branch Products, 877-899-9902, mag-box.com
What a concept Create a themed display that showcases books, toys, puzzles, and learning aids on the Concept Cart Mobile Displayer. This double-sided steel cart features sloping top shelves for face-out book display and shallow bins beneath for all of the accessories. List Price: $463. Gaylord, 800-448-6160, www.gaylord.com
Designed with youth in mind The DVD A-Frame Gondola Browser with Sound Dome and Music/Video Players is on casters for flexibility if needed and comes in any standard RAL color you choose. The end panels can be plain or printed. The domes are designed to focus the sound straight down on the listener, thereby minimizing the sound out into the room. List Price: Call for price. The Professional Store Design Group, 727-545-1045, www.tpsdg.com
Step it up Feature over 20 book titles on this Tiered Book Display Stand. Its two-sided three-step design allows for books to stand out. Two side shelves allow for additional book display. Worden Co., 800-748-0561, www.wordencompany.com
Mobile & adaptable Constructed of molded plastic with metal reinforcement and four casters, the easyDisplay Mobile Literature Display can be easily repositioned. For additional adaptability, the shelves can be adjusted to 0°, 45°, or 75° angles and are height adjustable in small increments. List Price: $209.99–$284.99. DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com
Just keep turning Spin-n-Store Square Carousels turn uniformly in a full 360° rotation and offer all-around access to books, binders, and supplies. Each tier contains four 14"w x 11"d compartments. Heavy-duty melamine resin-coated chipboard construction withstands up to 132 pounds per tier. Tier edges are finished in aluminum. List Price: $829.99–$1,799.99. Empire Office Solutions, 800-544-4744; also available from DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com
FLOORING
Off the wall & onto the floor Customize your Seascape Floor Panels for your library. They measure approximately 12"w x 18"l, with each creature roughly 4" long. Fabrics are durable and easily cleaned. List Price: Call for price. Big Cozy Books, 925-447-1582, www.bigcozybooks.com
GAME SYSTEM
It is all fun & games Each Game System provides endless hours of games, from traditional board games to interactive sports like tennis and soccer. Choose from a number of game consoles, like Wii and Playstation 3, as well as installation applications like wall-mounted and swivel top units. List Price: Call for price. TMC Furniture, 734-622-0080, www.tmcfurniture.com
HANGING SYSTEMS
A little more length Looking to create an industrial yet finished hanging space? Extra-Long Hang-Mates, suspended between rails, keep a taut backdrop that allows users to suspend images. Cornices can be positioned over the rails at both ceiling and floor height to finish the look. List Price: Extra-Long Clip Hang-Mate, $14.99; Hang-Mate Rail (41"), $8.95. Put “LJ.com” in the coupon spot as you order, and receive a 15 percent discount through October. Hang-Mate Products, 816-246-0410, hang-mate.com
LABEL REMOVER
Undo and then redo Replace spine labels, move barcode labels, rearrange shelf labels, and remove adhesive residue from just about anything and everything with this Label and Adhesive Remover. Use several drops of this environmentally friendly, nonabrasive liquid. The adhesive is neutralized, and the label can be lifted. The solution evaporates, and the label is ready to be reused. Un-du, 888-929-9301, un-du.com; also available from Vernon Library Supplies, 800-878-0253, www.vernonlibrarysupplies.com
PATRON COUNTING SYSTEMS
For all your needs This range of Patron Counting Systems offers wireless stand-alone infrared beam-break counters, wireless networked infrared beam-break counters, wireless Wi-Fi infrared beam-break counters, wired and wireless high-end thermal imaging counters, data hosting services, and a reporting and analysis application. List Price: Call for price. Traf-Sys and Walker Wireless, 888-308-8500, trafsys.com, peoplecounter.walkerwirelessco.com
PRESENTATION
Teacher’s aid Combine as many Lumina™ Mobile Room Divider Markerboards as needed to construct a private teaching space. The dry-erase markerboard surface on each side is also magnetic for flexible use. Locking casters and a wide base keep the portable unit stable. List Price: $455. Balt, 800-749-2258, moorecoinc.com; also available from Gaylord, 800-448-6160, www.gaylord.com
Fingers do the talking Control everything on your computer from the display—all at the touch of a finger—with the world’s first truly integrated touch-based Interactive LCDs. The touchscreen does not have hot spots and shadows and features a built-in memory card reader. List Price: Call for Price. TouchIT Technologies, 248-680-6700, www.touchittechnologies.com; also available from DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com
SCANNERS
Distortion corrector The zeta Bookcopier/scanner scans books and loose documents overhead, preventing destruction. Images up to 600 dpi are scanned to USB, email, or print, and distortions such as book curvature are automatically corrected. Offers a user-pay option, ideal for walk-up patrons. List Price: Just under $10,000 and up. Zeutschel, www.zeutschel.com; U.S. distribution by The Crowley Co., 240-215-0224, www.thecrowleycompany.com
Integrated copyright regs The configurable graphic user interface of the book2Net Kiosk gives the opportunity to adapt the software to your individual workflow. Single functions can be easily added, and up to seven languages are available for user guidance. To meet legal requirements, it enables users to implement copyright regulations and/or watermark as an integrated part of the workflow. The new twin-touch technology and short cycle time enables the unskilled walk-up operator to achieve high-quality scans. List Price: Call for price. Ristech, 877-761-0444, www.ristech.ca
Made in the U.S. of A. The first U.S.-manufactured book scanner, the Indus BookScanner 9000 is an overhead planetary scanner that produces high-quality scans at true optical 400 dpi resolution in color, gray-scale, and black and white. It can scan books up to 18"h x 28"w when open. A book cradle and cover glass are included as is the Virtual Library software. List Price: $24,995. Indus MIS, 800-843-9377, www.indususa.com
SCHEDULING
Page me! When all computers are in use, patrons add themselves to a first-come, first-served waiting list to wait for a computer. CASSIE Wireless Pagers automatically page patrons when a computer becomes available. Alphanumeric pager models are available to display the name of the computer assigned to the patron. An out-of-range function can be enabled to notify patrons when they are out of the base station’s coverage area and to mitigate accidental theft. List Price: Call for price. Librarica LLC, 888-802-2774, www.librarica.com
SEATING
For more than a moment The lightweight Plover Lounge combines bent plywood legs with a soft upholstered seat, ideal for reading areas, waiting rooms, and more. Offered in chair, settee, and sofa versions. An occasional table is available as well. List Price: Call for price. TMC Furniture, 734-622-0080, www.tmcfurniture.com
All-purpose line Offering swivels, stacking guest chairs, and stools in counter or bar height, the Cym Seating Collection features lightweight, reinforced polypropylene seats and backs supported by a 14-gauge steel tube with ABS plastic glides. An upholstered seat option feature ½" high-density polyurethane foam. Stacking chairs will stack up to ten high and are available with casters. List Price: $229.99–$354.99. Community, 800-622-5661, communityfurniture.com; also available from DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com
A quiet retreat Add public seating with an air of privacy to your lounge with the Radius Sofa. The overly tall back shelters patrons, and the design includes a hardwood frame and cushions that meet CA (California) TB117 fire retardant standards. List Price: $1,445. Gressco, 800-345-3480, www.gresscoltd.com; also available from Gaylord, 800-448-6160, www.gaylord.com
A punch of color Composed of painted bent wood with a slat design through the backrest, the H2 Barstool features a chrome base with footrest and adjustable hydraulics. The seat is height adjustable from 23"h to 32"h and is ideal for use as a counter- or bar-height stool. It has a weight capacity of 250 pounds. List Price: $119.99. LumiSource, 847-699-8988, www.lumisource.com; also available from DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com
Sink into seating The Immerse Lounge Collection is available in single- or two-seat chairs with optional wood arm caps. List Price: Call for price. Brodart Contract Furniture, 888-521-1884, www.brodartfurniture.com
Take me to your leader These colorful Saucer Chairs feature padding with plush upholstery over sturdy wood frames. Available in pink, green, and blue. List Price: $149.99. LumiSource, 847-699-8988, www.lumisource.com; also available from DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com
Clean & crafty Choose ash or maple veneers and a white, pewter, or black metal sled base for the Sly Chair. For extra comfort, specify the upholstered version with a thick foam cushion. List Price: Call for price. Sparkeology, 877-318-7661, www.sparkeology.com
Pragmatic approach A practical solution for high-volume use, the Eisenhower Chair combines laminate with the smooth curves of the chair shell. Turned solid wood legs complete the curved look while providing a wood contrast. Also available as a wood chair shell. List Price: Call for price. TMC Furniture, 734-622-0080, www.tmcfurniture.com
Not-so-secret seating The styling of the Rumor Task Chair makes it ideal for teen rooms. Features casters and 360° swiveling, a curving back, arms that cradle the body, and pneumatic seat height adjustment. List Price: $150. LumiSource, 847-699-8988, www.lumisource.com; also available from Gaylord, 800-448-6160, www.gaylord.com
Sweet little seat With an upholstered seat and sturdy, mod trumpet pedestal, the Cupcake Stool is just 15" in diameter and 19" high. Select a base metal finish for the pedestal from white, pewter, and black and upholstery for the seat. List Price: Call for price. Sparkeology, 877-318-7661, www.sparkeology.com
Glob on Made of high-density, fire-retardant foam with a washable jersey-lined cover, Rex, the Decofoam Globulos Soft Seating Animal, is ready for playtime with youngsters from eight months of age and up. List Price: $189. Wesco, 888-364-2644, www.wescona.com; also available from Brodart Library Supplies & Furnishings, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com
Pretty & petite Place the Sofia Sofa at the center of the room, standing along a wall, or grouped with our Ben, Manny, Ty, or Ty-Pad, or even paired up with Pete to make a little booth. Choose a length and pick a fabric and finish. Power, accessories, and privacy panels with custom tackboard, magnetic whiteboard, or fabric panel are also available. List Price: Call for price. Sparkeology, 877-318-7661, www.sparkeology.com
Handsomely stitched The cushions of the Citi Lounge Collection are sewn with double needle-stitched seams and sit high and firm. They feature raised tubular legs and are available in black leather/mock leather combination with silver Tungsten legs. Additional pieces available for special order and pricing, include tablet armchairs and additional color options. List Price: $309.99–$769.99. Global Total Office, 800-220-1900, www.globaltotaloffice.com; also available from DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com
Twice the value With compartments behind and under the seat for book storage, the HABA® Children’s Library Bench doubles as a bookcase. Features two-piece upholstered seating and hook-and-loop fasteners that allow it to be removed for washing. List Price: $810 and up. Gressco, 800-345-3480, www.gresscoltd.com; also available from Brodart Library Supplies & Furnishings, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com
Sleek combo The graphic metal frame of the Yuma Lounge Chair provides the support for a visually hovering seat, while the wood arm caps add a touch of warmth. A matching occasional table is available as well. List Price: Call for price. TMC Furniture, 734-622-0080, www.tmcfurniture.com
Stacking solution As a single chair or in a row joined by hooks under the seat, the Cirrus Stacking Chair features seat back options that include perforated polypropylene mesh or fabric, while seats are all polypropylene. Constructed of a powder-coat-painted steel tub frame with glides that won’t scratch the floor. Chairs stack ten high. List Price: $81.99–$234.99. Clarin, 800-323-9062, www.clarinseating.com; also available from DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com
Sip your latte Featuring an intertwining laser-etched pattern, a 30½"h bucket seat, and polished chrome legs, the Lola Café Stool is also stackable. Available only in a set of two. List Price: Set of two, $339. LumiSource, 847-699-8988, www.lumisource.com; also available from Brodart Library Supplies & Furnishings, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com
Gee whiz! The modular Gee Lounge Collection provides solutions for an individual user or for groups. The basic chair starts as a lounge chair on steel legs. Use as an armless chair or an armchair, add privacy side panels or back panels, or pair with occasional tables. Configure as a pinwheel, with or without tablet arms, to maximize space. List Price: Call for price. Agati, 312-829-1977, www.agati.com
Fresh & functional At just over eight pounds, each Milk Stack Chair weighs about the same as a gallon of milk. It links, stacks, and flexes and is available in a variety of colors. List Price: $159.99–$234.99. Community, 800-622-5661, communityfurniture.com; also available from DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com
It’s all in the name The Simple Stool is an easy-to-move piece that complements reading areas, activity rooms, and many other applications. Arched wood veneer sides and a laminate seat allow for numerous color combinations. List Price: Call for price. TMC Furniture, 734-622-0080, www.tmcfurniture.com
Timeless styling These maple or oak Addison Chairs and Stools feature high-gloss paint, steam-bent back posts, and contoured, saddled seats that are braced underneath. Stretcher rails are doweled and glued together to reinforce the frames. Available in youth or adult heights. List Price: $184.99–$234.99. Community, 800-622-5661, communityfurniture.com; also available from DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com
Not your Mother’s lounge chairs Available in 45° , 30° , and 15° wedges, as well as benches with or without backs, each unit in the Teen Whistler Lounge Chairs line allows for a completely customizable shape when paired. Foot styles are available in wood or metal options. List Price: Call for price. TMC Furniture, 734-622-0080, www.tmcfurniture.com
The ultimate media chair Featuring a tilt-spring back, 360° swivel chrome base and arm rests, with regenerated leather and a mesh seat, the Stealth BoomChair™ also offers two-way speakers, interactive vibration motors to enhance movies, music, and game playing, and incorporates RCA input/output ports, volume controls, and headset jacks. List Price: $134.99–$294.99 LumiSource, 847-699-8988, www.lumisource.com; also available from DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com
An engaging proposition The Engage Lounge Collection is available in single- or two-seat chairs, with optional wood arm caps, tablet arm, and casters. List Price: Call for price. Brodart Contract Furniture, 888-521-1884, www.brodartfurniture.com
Get in the saddle The Saddlebrook Lounger’s roomy 17"h leatherette seat is composed of high-density foam supported by a 20"-diameter chrome base with a 360° swivel. Available in black, brown, and white. List Price: $244.99. LumiSource, 847-699-8988, www.lumisource.com; also available from DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com
Art with a purpose This handmade, limited edition design of a Bronze Stack of Books Bench is designed exclusively by the Randolph Rose Collection. This functional piece of art offers seating for all ages and may be placed inside or outside the library. List Price: $14,000; Library by Design readers: $8960. Randolph Rose, 800-462-5851, www.randolphrose.com
At your thrall Single- and two-seat chairs are available with or without a contrasting welt in the Captivate Lounge Collection. List Price: Call for price. Brodart Contract Furniture, 888-521-1884, www.brodartfurniture.com
SECURITY GATES
Now you see it... Offering patented 3-D detection technology that ensures a detection accuracy rate of over 90 percent, at virtually any orientation, the SGEM Security Gates feature true remote support and laptop configuration capabilities and are available in three distinct styles. Gates are universally compatible with electromagnetic (EM) peripherals. List Price: Call for price. mk Sorting Systems, 860-760-0438, www.mk-sorting-systems.com
...Now you don’t The design of the Ultra Series Transparent RFID Gates uses a unique transparent acrylic material that permits the radio-frequency identification (RFID) gates to blend into any decor. Offers genuine 3-D RFID security detection. List Price: Call for price. EnvisionWare, 800-216-8370, www.envisionware.com
SIGNAGE
Choose your path The Multi-Directional Sign includes four clear polycarbonate sign holders, one on each side of the 64½"-high aluminum post. Simply create a message on a standard 8½" x 11" sheet and slide it in on any side. List Price: $199. Safeco, 800-328-3020, safecoproducts.com; also available from Brodart Library Supplies & Furnishings, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com
STATUARY
Bonding over books The Best Friends Bronze Statue of a boy and girl sitting and reading on a bench may be placed in outdoor gardens or indoor spaces. Statue is often used for dedications or memorials. Handmade in bronze by the lost wax casting method. List Price: $6500; Library by Design readers, $4160. Randolph Rose, 800-462-5851, www.randolphrose.com
STORAGE SYSTEMS
Worry-free As soon as and as long as a user or an object is in an aisle, the built-in total detection safeguard of the SafeAisle® High-Density Powered Mobile Storage System prevents the movement of any carriage. The mobile system features LED Guard Technology™ (a complete aisle-detection passive safety system), adjustable infrared distance-measuring sensors, smartphone Wi-Fi remote control, and more. List Price: Call for price. Montel, 877-935-0236, www.montel.com
Lean & mean Designed specifically for high-density off-site storage, the XTend™ System is the industry’s very first mobile high-bay storage system. With its smaller footprint, this system is space efficient and cost effective, customizable, and provides greater storage density and more. List Price: Call for price. Spacesaver, 800-255-8170, www.spacesaver.com
TABLES
“C” the difference The curvaceous stem of the C-Shaped Table combines with glass, chrome, and a round tabletop and base. It stands 18"d x 22"h. List Price: $79. LumiSource, 847-699-8988, www.lumisource.com; also available from Gaylord, 800-448-6160, www.gaylord.com
Beyond pen & paper A mobile occasional table complete with whiteboard top and pen holder, the Whiteboard Table allows for collaboration and meetings. Wood veneer sides are available in our standard finishes or custom-made. List Price: Call for price. TMC Furniture, 734-622-0080, www.tmcfurniture.com
Tilt it a little this way TEXT™ Series Tilt-Top Tables offer an array of tilt-top table choices. Work surfaces fold vertically and casters are standard on all models. Comprised of a heavy-gauge tubular steel frame with T-frame legs and a 1 1/8"-thick particleboard core high-pressure laminate top with T-mold edging. List Price: $554.99–$714.99. Virco, 800-448-4726, www.virco.com; also available from DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com
Team player The trestle-style Duane Work Table huddles up to support multiple computer stations or gaming centers. It features a large cable trough and split tabletop. Choose the metal finish for the sled base and painted flush-mounted button fasteners, and select the size of the translucent resin or laminate top. List Price: Call for price. Sparkeology, 877-318-7661, www.sparkeology.com
Group or solo study Optional casters for mobility provide teens with the flexibility to cluster Interchange Tables around an I-O (Input/Output) Port power source or work in small groups. Pull individual tables away for solo study. Pair with UX L ™ Chairs and have colors that match edge banding on tables. Chair options include casters, stain-resistant fabric seats, armrests or tablet arms, and ganging device or nest. List Price: Call for price. Smith System, 800-328-1061, www.smithsystem.com
Bringing people together The Cal Conference Table features full knee clearance around the table and convenient access to power along the center spine. Select a metal finish for the base and painted flush-mounted button fasteners that secure the top; designate the size of the translucent resin or laminate top. Also available with a decorative cover to protect wandering cords. List Price: Call for price. Sparkeology, 877-318-7661, www.sparkeology.com
Artistic expression Featuring a birch plywood table with UV-coated tabletop, storage cubbies along the side, top storage cubbies, and six canvas storage bins, the Deluxe Art Center also includes a paper roll holder below the tabletop and two 15"-high stools. List Price: $359. Guidecraft, 800-524-3555, www.guidecraft.com; also available from Brodart Library Supplies & Furnishings, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com
Go ahead, flip out Flip the top, nest the base, and store these Flip-n-Go Tables. Incorporate standard rectangular tables with various pie piece wedge tables to create a multitude of configurations. Dual side levers allow for a flip of the top, while locking casters hold the table in place. Features include an integrated modesty panel with built-in cable troughs. List Price: $364.99. Mayline, 800-822-8037, www.mayline.com; also available from DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com
Scalable conferencing The Auvy Conference Table was designed to coordinate with JSI’s entire casegoods offering, so pick the look and style and add the capabilities. A beam running lengthwise beneath the table top provides support, brings scalability by allowing the bases to be positioned directly over the power source, and houses the audiovisual components. The tops are available in laminate or veneer and come in three shapes. List Price: Call for price. JSI, 800-457-4511, jsifurniture.com
TABLETS
Remote control computer Remotely control computer applications, write, draw, and annotate onscreen while moving around the room with the Wireless Interactive Multimedia Tablet. A large 10"-diagonal active area automatically maps the pad to any screen size. Users can also link multiple pads to one computer for group exercises. Tablets are compatible with both Macintosh and Windows operating systems. List Price: $299.99–$349.99. Recordex, 718-392-5380, www.recordexusa.com; also available from DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com
WIRELESS NETWORKING
See spot stay Allow users who bring their own laptops to print from virtually any platform (Windows, Mac OS X, Linux) and pay for their print jobs at the print release station with SPOT, The Intelligent HotSpot. Coin/bill vending hardware, credit/debit card processing hardware, and stored-value card hardware options are available. It also enforces operating hours, optionally enforces patron authentication, collects usage and printing statistics, and allows staff to monitor the network from their graphical staff interface. List Price: Call for price. Librarica LLC, 888-802-2774, www.librarica.com
WORKSTATIONS
Ultramodern The Teraine Workstation’s benching system allows for numerous collaborative and independent work layouts. This system is available in five different leg styles and includes many component options. Divider material choices include wood, laminate, acrylic, 3form, and more. List Price: Call for price. TMC Furniture, 734-622-0080, www.tmcfurniture.com
| Author Information |
| Ann Kim is a freelance writer and editor, Princeton, NJ |
This article originally appeared in print in the Library by Design supplement published by LJ on Sep. 15, 2011. Read on for more Library by Design articles and ongoing architecture coverage from LJ.
