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Benefits of Compact Shelving in Libraries

Making the most of the space you have is important in many different settings, but for a library that wants to offer a wide selection of literature and media, it becomes crucial. The main use of.

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January 8, 2020

Learning by Example: Making Change in the Library

College campuses don’t look like they did when I was an undergrad. Changes in education delivery, technology, and learning methods and styles have led to re-imagining how university and school.

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January 8, 2020

Scores of Music Storage Solutions Made Manifest in Music Library

Growing up, one of the reasons I gravitated toward writing was because I always assumed numbers, unlike words, couldn’t tell stories. Now that I’m older, I understand that that’s not strictly true..

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January 7, 2020

Georgia State’s New Law Library Teaches and Inspires

Twelve years ago, my wife and I were looking to buy our first “together” home. She already lived in a house when I met her, but after four years of marriage we decided it was time to find a place we.

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January 7, 2020
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Design Trends for the 21st Century Library

If you're a regular reader of our blogs, you know we've talked a lot about how libraries are changing. Still places of research and reflection, they're also evolving into social hubs, spaces with.

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January 7, 2020
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Planning a Library Storage Facility? Start with These 9 Must-Know Tips

Investing in a library storage facility — especially one that involves high-bay shelving — is a smart move. But let's be honest: It's also a big one. Between structural planning, environmental.

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January 7, 2020
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Rethinking Luxury: Smarter Day-Use Lockers for the Modern Workplace

Day-use lockers aren't just for gyms or break rooms anymore. In healthcare facilities, academic institutions, and corporate offices, they're becoming a go-to solution for secure, flexible, and.

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January 7, 2020

Capital Shelving Decisions in South Carolina Capitol

A 21st Century Take on Library Storage Design

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January 7, 2020
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Lockers for Gyms: Built for People, Gear, and Growth

Gym lockers used to be simple. You get a metal box, a key you'd probably lose, and a vaguely damp smell you tried to ignore. But times have changed, and locker rooms have too. Today's gyms are.

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January 7, 2020
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The Weight of Storage: Why Floor Loading Matters

Picture this: stacks of boxes, bulky filing cabinets, and shelves filled to the brim with irregularly shaped items. It's a lot of weight to manage — not just for the shelves but for the floor.

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January 7, 2020
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