What's New 3
The latest in library products and furnishings.
Compiled by Norman Oder & Ann Kim -- Library Journal, 9/15/2005
CHAIRS | CIRCULATION | DESKS/WORKSTATIONS | DISPLAY
MULTIMEDIA | SECURITY | SERVICE DESKS | SHELVING
SIGNAGE | TABLES | TRUCKS | MISCELLANEOUS
SIGNAGE
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Let it all hang out This hanging signage was produced in 3" letters mounted on an aluminum channel and suspended from two thin, brushed metallic rods. List price: Call. INvironments, 616-493-1855, www.invironments.com | |
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Curvy & customizable Demco's Custom Curved Sign Holders can be distinguished with any message. They can be used on a counter or mounted on a wall. The signs are available in three sizes and accommodate up to 12 characters of text. Choose from a black laminate or medium oak wood base. The sign's face is available in silver, brass, or bronze metal laminates. List price: $80–$195. Demco, 800-279-1586, www.demco.com | |
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Finding your way Brodart's patented Line of Sight™ signage systems let you easily navigate rows of shelving. Users can print out the sign that's wanted, insert it into a clear acrylic holder, and attach it to a Line of Sight™ sign hanger. Signs attach to the top of metal or wood shelving, and an arm extends out over the aisle. A set of 100 Dewey Decimal Classification signs is available, but users can choose to customize. List price: varies. Brodart, 888-820-437, www.shopbrodart.com | |
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Foaming words Coming in a variety of thicknesses and finishes, Dimensional Letters from Scott Sign Systems help libraries define their space. Available are foam letters, logos, and graphics. The company offers over 100 letter styles. A mounting template makes these lightweight letters and logos quick and easy to install. List price: Call. Scott Sign Systems, 800-237-9447, www.scottsigns.com. | |
TABLES
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Sleek yet warm Palmieri's new Vista collection unites a contemporary, streamlined design with traditional handcraftsmanship. Tabletop surfaces are made of durable, high-pressure plastic laminate. The trim piece conceals the mechanical assembly, bolstered by the legs of solid, 23/8" hardwood. The legs accept two horizontal rails along the short sides of the table, which has echoes of the Mission style. The Vista product line includes Atlas Stand, Chair (Side or Arm), Dictionary Stand, Display Table, Study Carrels, PAC Table (One-, Two-, or Three-Place), Reading Table (Rectangular, Round, or Square), End Panels. List price: varies. Palmieri Furniture Ltd., 905-731-9300, www.palmierifurniture.com | |
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For the traditional and modern reader The Chesapeake Reader's Table is handcrafted of cherry and cherry veneer, with a plastic laminate top panel with solid wood edges. It is built to withstand generations of use in a busy academic or public library setting. The design can be customized to meet a library's needs. It includes wire management to accommodate task lighting and a wire access panel on one end. As shown, it measures 29"h x 80"l x 48"w. List price: $3350. Huston & Company, 888-869-6370, www.hustonandcompany.com | |
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Modular is the new black Motif™ FI Series No. 8 is a modular concept computer conference table system that can take on many shapes. The No. 8 has a 14' x 7' footprint, but modules can be added. U-shape, face-to-face, and open-ended configurations are possible. The flipIT® LCD Desktop Transformer allows computers to be securely stored for libraries to use the room as a work space. List price: $13,399. SMARTdesks, 800-770-7042, www.smartdesks.com | |
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Metal, wood, & glass Brodart Company's newest line, the Epochcollection, combines three materials to create a modern style. Included are tables, chairs, circulation desks, and study carrels. It can be specified with any wood finish, paint stain, fabric, and glass design.List price:varies. Brodart, 888-521-1884, www.shopbrodart.com | |
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Sweet simplicity The Gala coffee and end tables originate from an intricate design that uses simple, solid-wood components. Square and round tops join tapered legs. The interconnected X-base helps make the tables appropriate for traditional and contemporary settings in offices and public areas. List price: Call. Cumberland Furniture, www.cumberlandfurniture.com | |
TRUCKS
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Rocking shelves For 2006, Kingsley will debut the Xtreme Duty series of library book trucks. The Kingsley Adjusta Book Trolley will feature fully independent and adjustable shelves. Shelves can be tilted for an upward or downward angle or flat for displaying magazines or electronic media. The unit comes with a flat bottom and four shelves, but more can be added. Six plate-mounted, 5" casters allow easy movement, even over plush carpeting. End panels are available in a variety of colors and materials. Constructed from 18-gauge steel. List price: $849–$899, depending on size. Kingsley, 800-376-7209, www.kingsley.com | |
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Librarian-designed If libraries are going to handle a variety of media, then they need the right equipment to move and process them. Brodart's High-Capacity Processing Cart has been designed by librarians with versatility in mind. At 48" wide, this cart is constructed of 13-ply Baltic birch, with a clear lacquer finish. Four shelves (46½"w x 10½"d) at a fixed height of 12" can accommodate most books, including binders. A built-in 5½" backstop prevents materials from sliding off. An open flat bottom shelf (6/" high) holds oversized books or supplies. List price: $299. Brodart, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com | |
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MISCELLANEOUS |
SCANNER
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Fast colors Konica Minolta's PS5000C Color Publication Scanner delivers face-up color scanning of publications, illustrations, graphics, or other bound documents and 3-D images in as little as 3.4 seconds per page, with accurate color resolution up to 600 dpi. The scanner offers five levels of image sharpness, up to 180° image rotation, a maximum scan area of 11" x 17", a maximum 2" publication height, and an optional book cradle for bindings up to 4" thick. It offers several automatic image editing features. List price: $9,995. Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc., 800-285-6422, http://konicaminolta.us | |
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To protect and store ArchivalWare® 4-CD Corrosion Intercept® Pages will hold two CDs in the front and two in the back. The 5¾"w x 10 1/8"h pages will fit in the company's Perma/Dur® Albums as well as in most standard three-ring albums. List price: $4.95–$5.95, depending on quantity. LibrarySuppliers.com, 800-336-4847, www.librarysuppliers.com | |
DESKTOP POWER CENTER
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Flexible and portable The Exception from Electric-Cable Assemblies is the only desktop power center that can be customized to specific library needs. The unit is available in single or multiple circuits and can be used by one to six people simultaneously. Its clamp-on design makes it versatile. All power cord feeds, along with the circuit breaker switch, are concealed beneath the work surface. Multiple colors available. List price:Call. Electric-Cable Assemblies, 800-521-3175, www.electric-cable.com | |
WALL ART
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Stimulate the imagination Turn any wall space into story book hollow or a tropical paradise with Brodart's Environmental Graphics Wall Murals. These 88"h x 138"w murals can help define children's and teen areas for storytelling, reading, or study. The lightweight panels can be trimmed to fit any room and can be removed with no damage to surfaces. Currently available titles include Dolphins Paradise, Jungle Dreams, Storybook Hollow, Earthrise, World Map, Daydreaming, and Hawaiian Sunset. List price: $120. Brodart, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com | |
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Frisky fish Creative Arts Unlimited's multilayered, appliquéd decorative wall panel teems with playful fish, helping define a children's area. The large panel is 70"h x 107"w x 2"–4"d. Buyers can choose from color laminate (pictured), recycled wood, or acoustic fabric. The design is also available on end panels, custom furniture, and signs. List price: $2800. Creative Arts Unlimited, 727-525-2066, www.creativeartsinc.com. | |
BARCODE SCANNING
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Busting a move The Bar-Code Scanning Technology System from William B. Meyer's Library Relocation Division helps libraries prepare for and manage a move, using Palm Pilots. The scanning system can manage inventory accurately, identify where a barcoded item is when it is moved, and even provide a physical inventory of either a specific shelf location or an entire collection. Library staff get trained on the system, which can be customized. List price: varies. William B. Meyer, 800-USE-MEYER, www.williambmeyer.com | |
LIBRARY STAND
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Reading better The Lichfield Library Stand from Levenger, made from solid alder, includes a magnifier that draws in ambient light so that type appears three times larger as well as brighter. It rests in a leather-lined dock. The 213/8"w x 14/"d display area sits at a 15° angle. It's named after the birthplace of Samuel Johnson, creator of the first true English dictionary. The stand measures 23"w x 20"d x 42/"h. List price: $328. Levenger, 800-667-8034, www.levenger.com | |
READING SYSTEM
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Words off the page The Patriot Voice from Magnifying America aims to bring the written word to the visually impaired and blind user. It includes built-in stereo speakers. Each soft control button has its own unique shape for quick reference: the round button activates the scan and read, and the triangle button lets users pause and resume the reading aloud. Three access buttons link to the user manual, another voice or another language (that option sold separately), or a description of the buttons. List price: $2,995. Magnifying America, 800-364-1608, magnifyingcenter.com | |
BENCH
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Multiuse, multispace Handcrafted of solid American black cherry, the Art Bench is suited for public spaces, gathering areas, foyers, and hallways. The Art Bench is also available in alternate woods and with a solid wood seat. An engraved brass plaque can be added for donors or commemorating events. The bench measures 17"h x 60"w x 19"d. List price: $1,595. Huston & Co., 888-869-6370, www.hustonandcompany.com | |
BOOK BIN
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Long-necked TMC's Giraffe Book Bin will draw some attention from the young'uns. Many choices are available for the company's standard book bins, including perimeter top shaping and sizes. List price: Call. TMC, 734-622-0080, www.tmcfurniture.com | |
LIGHTING
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Light my way The Amsterdam is part of the Robert A.M. Stern Library collection from Baldinger Architectural Lighting. This pendant is available in two sizes; the smaller fixture has a diameter of 9¾" and a height of 36". The larger fixture (shown) has a 13" diameter and an overall height of 52". The Amsterdam is available in antique brass, satin brass, satin nickel, or polished nickel. The diffuser options are clear frosted acrylic, white acrylic, flashed opal glass, or clear frosted glass.List price: Call. Baldinger, 917-351-8505, www.baldinger.com | |
VENDING
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Makin' copies Vendapin's Print Cost Recovery Vending Controls help libraries make sure they get paid for the copies their users make. The model 5500 Series Coin-op with VendaPrint Software is the company's top product. It can be configured with various combinations of card readers and coin changers. Units can be set up to return change, transfer cash to a debit card, double as a change machine, or print a receipt. List price: Starts at $1,057; volume discounts. Vendapin, 352-796-2693, www.vendapin.com | |
