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Take a stand The Mobile Plasma/LCD Stand holds up to a 42" flat-panel TV, and the screen tilts to 30° for optimum viewing. Features an H-style mounting bracket and 18-gauge steel construction with a brushed aluminum powder coat. List Price: $615. Balt; available from Brodart Supplies & Furnishings, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com

Touchscreen action The patented BookScan Station features the first touchscreen scanning technology integrated with an 11" x 17" high-speed USB 2.0 flatbed scanner with glass that comes to the edge of the scanner. The book-edge design allows books to lie flat on the glass, thereby preserving the spine. It converts books and documents into PDF, searchable PDF, Word, Excel, JPEG, and TIFF files. Its embedded ABYY FineReader OCR engine supports eight different languages. Scanned pages are automatically stored to a USB drive. Also provides scan-to-email, scan-to-web, and scan-to-print options when connected to the network. List Price: $4,995. iVina, 925-336-0570, www.bookscanstation.com

Keep on truckin' Reengineered from the ground up, the quiet xtremeDuty™ VBT Book Trucks feature exclusive, noncollapsible casters and shelves that are both riveted and welded in place to take on up to 200 pounds per shelf. List Price: $379. Kingsley, 909-445-1240, www.kingsley.com 

Shelf awareness Available in nearly a dozen shelving configurations and weight capacities, these Book Trucks and Media Carts feature welded all-steel construction, powder-coated finishes, ball-bearing casters, and nonmarring neoprene wheels. Colors include black, putty, and gray. Backed by a 13-year warranty. List Price: Call for price; quantity discounts available. BioFit Engineered Products, 800-597-0246, www.biofit.com

Dots underfoot The high-twist, 100 percent nylon fibers of the Dottie Area Rug prevent matting and crushing while the SoftFlex™ back resists wrinkling. Features soil- and stain-resistant protection and lifetime patented antimicrobial protection that improves hygiene, minimizes odors, and aids in reducing allergens. Edges are bound and double-stitch serged. List Price: $129.99–$769.99. Joy Carpets, 800-645-2787, www.joycarpets.com; also available from DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com 

Splash of color These plush POP Square Mats are made from 100 percent acrylic short pile fibers. Use a single mat or combine several for a custom carpet design. Cleans easily with basic carpet shampoo. Sets blend four different mats to create a large carpet area. List Price: $57; set, $225. Wesco, 888-364-2644, www.wescona.com; also available from Gaylord, 800-448-6160, www.gaylord.com 

One fish two fish The premium quality, high-twist, 100 percent nylon fiber Dr. Seuss™ Carpet features the flexible ActionBac, which resists wrinkling, and a lifetime antistatic fiber that offers soil- and stain-resistant protection. Edges are bound and double-stitch serged. List Price: $164.99–$939.99. DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com

Split personality Deposit both books and electronic media in one return through KwikDrop™ depository openings into one divided cart with the HiCap DualDrop™ Through Wall System. Extremely quiet, it features KwikLock™, allowing the individual locking of the external depository doors from inside the building, AirBloc™ that helps keep outside air outside, and built-in weather hoods. ADA-compliant, weather resistant, fire suppressant, and theft and vandal resistant. Also available as a SingleDrop™ system. List Price: $1,699. Kingsley, 909-445-1240, www.kingsley.com 

Automatically smart Check in and separate materials into up to 15 sort locations with the Intelligent Return and Sorter System, which includes RFID and/or barcode identification, RFID and/or EM security, and up to four induction options, including indoor/outdoor and staff. The system can be configured so modules are added as capacity needs alteration. It can also reactivate security strips and has an optional receipt printer and two choices for the user interface on the induction unit. List Price: individual unit base, $39,380 and up; total solution cost varies. 3M Library Systems, 800-328-0067, www.3m.com/us/library 

Beast of burden Designed to move heavy loads across parking lots, up ADA ramps, across wide expanses, or between floors, the ergoPower™ Self-Propelled Cart features intuitive controls with two speeds and forward/reverse and a long-lasting battery that is easily rechargeable. Reduces injuries that may be caused by pushing heavy loads and may qualify your library for a reduction in worker's compensation insurance rates (check with your carrier). List Price: Call for price. Kingsley, 909-445-1240, www.kingsley.com 

Remote lending Patrons frequenting locations of your choice can turn to the Lending Library, open 24/7. SIP2-certified for use with your ILS, use the McNaughton subscription to offer popular titles in hardcover, paperback, DVD, and audio in vending machine–style with the scan of a card and the push of a button. MARC records and barcodes included in the McNaughton subscription. Your library's logo, name, and web site URL will be affixed to the front of the unit, which measures 72"h x 37"d x 46½"w and will be delivered and installed; hardware and software maintenance is provided. List Price: Call for price. Brodart Books & Automation, 800-474-9816, www.books.brodart.com/lendinglibrary 

Verification complete Using Kwik Case™ security cases and RFID technology, item information is logged at checkout, and Media Passport verifies the accuracy of transactions before unlocking the protective cases. With Secure Media Checkout, a routine library transaction activates Media Passport to magnetically release the Kwik Case locking pins, allowing borrowers to remove media items from security cases without assistance. List Price: Call for price. Tech Logic, 800-494-9330, www.tech-logic.com 

Drive-by drop-off The TekStar™ RFID Ready Book and Media Return System, designed for mounting through exterior walls, accepts most equipment furnished by your RFID provider. Offers easy drive-up, or ADA-compliant walk-up, deposits through the KwikDrop™ one-hand operation depository opening. Adjustable chute for configuration of conveyors or carts. Weather resistant, fire suppressant, theft and vandal deterrent. Electronic locking from inside the building. Automatically shuts down and doors lock if fire, smoke, or electrical fault is sensed. Built-in printer housing. List Price: Call for price.Kingsley, 909-445-1240, www.kingsley.com 

Please touch screen A compact freestanding or wall-mountable system, the FlashScan-MAXwell Self-Checkout System is a fully enclosed computer system with an integrated touchscreen display. The wireless system supports all front-gate security systems, including EM or RFID. Features a high-speed, multidimensional scanner that scans barcodes in any direction and a high-speed receipt printer. Users are guided through the checkout process via on-screen animations and voice prompts; multiple languages included. LAT-Central Enterprise Management software is included. Numerous options, upgrades, and configurations available. List Price: $9,999 and up. LAT Corp., 856-566-4121, www.latcorp.com 

One-stop service Patrons can pay fines, release print jobs, reserve computers, query accounts, search the OPAC, and check out materials with the customizable All-in-One Kiosk. List Price: $7,995. EnvisionWare, 800-216-8370, www.envisionware.com 

Under lock and code Use Electronic Modular Access Units (EMAUs)—sets of secure compartments to hold patrons' requested materials—as part of a remote, web-enabled library materials delivery system. The EMAU is accessed by an electronic keypad with an LCD display and/or optional card reader that unlocks the compartments. Patrons can retrieve their materials 24/7 using codes up to seven digits or with a card issued by the library. Remote administration from the library is available as well as manual key override, pass-through doors, and a courier mode that allows a courier to open all compartment doors simultaneously for faster stocking. List Price: Call for price. LEID, 888-884-LEID, www.leidproducts.com; also available from Ancom Business Products, 800-845-9010, www.ancom-filing.com

Don't leaf me alone The Leaf Sprout Display is a charming unit for books or merchandise and is available with casters. List Price: Call for price. TMC Furniture, 734-622-0080, www.tmcfurniture.com 

Island showcase This specialized Four Way Mobile Feature Display Island can be customized by adding a variety of shelf options. Unit comes standard with stardust silver coat paint finish and is mobile on four 4"-diameter locking casters. List Price: $1,379.99. DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com 

Leave 'em hangin' The Clip-a-Zip Hanging Bag Display Set includes 12 clips, 12 heavy-duty resealable plastic bags measuring 12"h x 9"w, and the tabletop display frame. Available in green, yellow, and purple. Display frame is 20"h x 19"w x12"d. List Price: $49.99. Copernicus Education Products, 800-267-8494, www.copernicused.com; also available from Gaylord, 800-448-6160, www.gaylord.com 

Kid-friendly browsing The mobile, ecofriendly, double-sided Healthy Kids™ Book Display has four overlapping hardboard shelves on each side for convenient book display, with 2"-diameter dual-wheel casters for mobility. Unit features five overlapping hardboard shelves, along with four additional storage shelves on backside. Made of 5'8"-thick, 11-ply Baltic birch plywood with rounded corners and edges. List Price: $189.99–$299.99. Wood Designs, 800-247-8465, www.wooddesigns.org; also available from DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com 

A tasteful display Made of solid cherry with a tempered glass top and sides, the Sedgwick™ Countertop Exhibit Case includes four adjustable shelves. Full-sized sliding glass doors in back of the case allow for easy access. Clamp lock provides security. Available in two wood finishes, Natural Cherry and Biltmore Cherry. List Price: $2,295. Gaylord, 800-448-6160, www.gaylord.com 

A vertical array Call attention to books, feature collections, or anything you choose with the Post Mount Feature Display. Constructed of tubular, 18-gauge steel frame and round 12"-diameter shelves, it can be placed at the end of shelving or centered in an open area. Shelves are made for left, right, or center display. List Price: $349.98 and up. DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com

A tailored take Combining both angled and flat display shelves with various colors and finishes, the Custom Display End Panel is completely customized to fit the shelving unit it will be applied to and to meet the needs of the library in which it is displayed. Materials are specifiable with any laminate, veneer, or steel color, and dimensions for each unit are tailored to each particular project. List Price: Call for price. DEMCO Library Interiors, 800-747-7561, www.demcointeriors.com

Art sells Each of these hand-cast, hand-painted Custom Ornaments is approximately 3½" in diameter and made of bonded marble; boxed and ready to sell. Suggested retail price is $24. List Price: Call for price. Hestia Creations, 800-575-1262, www.hestiacreations.com

Pop-up play Choose from standard or custom Sculptural Products, such as the Storybook Tree with Ring Bench. Tree accessory add-ons may also be specified. The product line includes: Birds, Bird's Nests, Bugs, and more. Also available are 3-D animals. List Price: Call for price. TMC Furniture, 734-622-0080, www.tmcfurniture.com 

Natural wonder These multiple award-winning Webwilds Puppets include a unique code to unlock a world of information and learning resources on the web, complete with videos, articles, and games. Signature color shading perfectly matches the real-life species and features movable mouths, paws, and tails. List Price: $20.99. Folkmanis Puppets, 800-654-8922, www.folkmanis.com; also available from Gaylord, 800-448-6160, www.gaylord.com 

Childish theatrics Including a built-in puppet theater and large colorful letters “a,” “b,” and “c,” the ABC Kiosk also features book display shelves, space for mounting Interactives™, and room for additional activities. The design creates nooks that allow for staff sight lines to the play area. Panels can be designed to custom profiles and can include custom colors and graphics. Many add-on options are available. Built of Baltic birth with a premium gloss finish, the kiosk ships flat and assembles with minimal hardware or tools. Two-year warranty on all products. List Price: Call for price. Burgeon Group, 602-451-7285, www.burgeongroup.com 

To new heights This airplane-shaped Glider Activity Station features four child-height work surfaces and two window cutouts, at the nose and tail. Desktops are a composite wood while the body of the plane and bases are constructed of formaldehyde-free MDF with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)–certified birch veneer. All materials used in construction come from recycled, renewable, or low-impact resources. List Price: Call for price. Greenplay, a division of Skyline Designs, 773-278-4660, www.greenplayfurniture.com; also available from DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com 

Follow the leader Each Group Walk-Along Rope has six padded handles for children to hold onto; link several ropes together for larger groups. Made of webbing and fabric and available in either Flower Vine or Alligator design. List Price: $68. Wesco, 888-364-2644, www.wescona.com; also available from Gaylord, 800-448-6160, www.gaylord.com 

Cubist flair Consisting of metal panels, the Grid Panel System can be used as partitions to separate rooms or work areas. Each section of panel is 36" wide and available in 78" and 90" heights. Use it to display artwork and accent with LED lights. Choose from a collection of graphic panel inserts or customize. List Price: Call for price. Brodart Contract Furniture, 888-521-1884, www.brodartfurniture.com 

Moat-free The Medieval Castle Play Set features a solid wood castle with a colorful courtyard, towers, balconies, arched walkways, a working drawbridge and trap door, and a removable turret. Accents are hand painted, and the hinged design opens up for easier access and closes for compact storage. Wooden doll sets sold separately. List Price: $98. Melissa & Doug, 800-718-5365, www.melissaanddoug.com; also available from Gaylord, 800-448-6160, www.gaylord.com

Appropriate audience Identify age-appropriate video games with these Game Rating Labels. Easy to use, they come packaged as rolls of 250 labels in dispenser boxes. List Price: $4.25. Brodart Supplies & Furnishings, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com 

Streamlined system These colorful all-in-one One-Piece Classification Spine Labels with Protectors are made from 1.5-mil polypropylene with a permanent acrylic adhesive. Labels are available in ten popular classification topics. In rolls of 500 and packaged in a dispenser box. List Price: $23.79. Gaylord, 800-448-6160, www.gaylord.com 

At a glance Place these easy-to-identify Media Rating Labels on your DVD collections. Labels come with a permanent, pressure-sensitive adhesive in rolls of 100 or 500. List Price: roll of 100, $2.85; roll of 500, $7.35. Gaylord, 800-448-6160, www.gaylord.com

Light my way With a 50,000-hour lamp life, the LED Study Table Light lasts 2½- to five-times longer and is 30–42 percent more energy efficient than fluorescent lamps. Mercury free, the lamp features quick disconnect LEDs that can be replaced with a screwdriver and supplies bright and even tabletop light distribution. List Price: Call for price. Worden Co., 800-748-0561, www.wordencompany.com

Put on a pedestal A simple way for libraries to honor special donors or donations, the Bronze Plaque & Pedestal could also serve as an upright dedication pedestal or a library nameplate. List Price: Call for price. Trigard, 800-798-4900, www.trigardbronze.com

Writing on the wall Draw and write ideas on any smooth surface with Idea Paint. Apply the paint to any unblemished surface, and just one coat of paint yields a flexible, durable, and cost-effective dry-erase solution. Works like any dry erase board but weighs less, costs less, is easier to ship, and uses few raw materials. List Price: $179.99–$199.99/kit. DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com

Magnetic appeal Learn and teach with dry-erase markers or magnets on the Glass Magnetic Markerboard. Features white porcelain steel dry-erase writing surface with anodized aluminum frame and is available with or without map rail. Units have a 25/8"d marker tray that runs the full length of the board. Available in three sizes: 4' x 3', 4' x 4', and 4' x 6'. List Price: $659.99–$1,239.99. Claridge, 800-434-4610, www.claridgeproducts.com; also available from DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com

Personnel patrol The web-based PeopleWhere Staff Scheduling program simplifies and standardizes the staff scheduling process by managing time-off requests and identifying avoidable overtime, over- or understaffing, and staffing inconsistencies. Features automatic shift creation for staff with regular hours and easy-to-create rotation templates. It supports multiple schedules and rotation cycles simultaneously, can save schedules in different states of completeness, provides visual alerts of scheduling problems, and has full report generation capabilities. List Price: $1000/yr. and up. Evanced Solutions, 888-519-5770, www.evancedsolutions.com

The art of reading This high-quality “Best Friends” Bronze Sculpture can be placed in interior or exterior areas. Collections of reading-inspired sculpture include life-size “Children Reading,” “Stack of Books” benches, and “Family Activities.” Custom designs and ideas are also offered. List Price: Call for price. Randolph Rose, 800-462-5852, www.randolphrose.com

Poly-use Designed for use in public reading spaces, computer stations, checkout and administrative areas, meeting rooms, and more, the KX Series PolyShell Chairs feature rugged one-piece shell construction, a waterfall front and flexible backrest, six standard luminous shell colors, and numerous caster, base, and color options. All models of this 18"-wide chair carry a 13-year warranty and are compliant with U.S. Green Building Council LEED® green building rating system standards. List Price: Call for price; quantity discounts available. BioFit Engineered Products, 800-597-0246, www.biofit.com

Collect them all! Available in five metal back designs (quarter circles, triangles, circles, picture frame, and horizontal slats), Branbury Chairs can be customized. Available in 24 standard and ten select metal colors, with or without arms, and with or with upholstery for the solid wood seat. List Price: Call for price. Brodart Contract Furniture, 888-521-1884, www.brodartfurniture.com

Retro flair Solid-steel chrome- plated frames are highlighted by the high-density polymer seat in these Tractor Seat Stools. The standard seat stool comes with 2½"-diameter casters, and the drafting tractor stool includes seat back, floor glides, and foot ring. All stools are height adjustable with gas lift and available in 13 vibrant colors. List Price: $34.99–$49.99. DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com

Seat belt safety With the Arborline Seating, frames are made from solid maple hardwood with mortise and tenon corner framing while the seats and backs are constructed with postindustrial automotive seat belt webbing. The webbed seat is firm and will not sag after extensive use. Choose from eight colors of belt webbing and eight wood stain finishes. List Price: $325. Peter Danko Design, 866-950-5005, www.peterdanko.com; also available from Gaylord, 800-448-6160, www.gaylord.com

Into Africa There are endless design possibilities with children's seating, such as the Zebra Bench. Options include wood seat and back or upholstered seat and back. List Price: Call for price. Palmieri Furniture, 800-413-4440, www.palmierifurniture.com

Clean & contemporary With a floating seat, clean welds, gusseted frames, and a molded-ply back, the Antrim Chair comes in a chrome, stardust silver, or black powder-coat finish and is also available with an upholstered seat and/or back. List Price: Call for price. Agati, 312-829-1977, www.agati.com

A curvy figure The tapered legs of this rounded Lounge Chair are double doweled, glued, and screwed into the beechwood frame for extra stability. With an upholstered spring back, a 19"h seat, and fabric that meets CA117 fire-retardant standards. List Price: $639.99. AC Furniture, www.acfurniture.com; also available from DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com

Color me coordinated Choose any combination of 13 wood finishes and ten pigmented stains with 2be! Lounge Seating. Features slightly angled and upholstered seats that come in a variety of upholstery color options. Complements the 2be! Table Series but can also stand alone. List Price: Call for price. Brodart Contract Furniture, 888-521-1884, www.brodartfurniture.com

For the tottering tyke The sturdy plastic glides on these American-made birch Blossom Toddler Chairs will not rust or snag carpets. Available in two seat heights with ball handles. Finished with a natural, environmentally friendly finish. Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) compliant. List Price: $120–$130. Jonti-Craft, 800-543-4149, www.jonti-craft.com; also available from Gaylord, 800-448-6160, www.gaylord.com

Take a load off Designed to blend into both hospitality and institutional environments, Monterey Chairs are available in a wide variety of fabrics and finishes and as a chair or stool. List Price: Call for price. Agati, 312-829-1977, www.agati.com

Strike a pose The Hudson Bench features upholstered, high-density polyurethane seats that are easy to clean, stain repellent, and meet CA117-E flammability requirements. Legs are constructed of 1¾" square maple and rounded for aesthetics. List Price: $649.99–$1,049.99. DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com

Fun with the stacks Available in a variety of colors, the flexible and stackable TJ Seating comes with wood or upholstered seats, as an arm or side chair, and with or without casters. Offered in three seat heights: adult, youth, and juvenile. A custom laser-cut back design is optional. List Price: Call for price. Worden Co., 800-748-0561, www.wordencompany.com

Whimsical silhouette Ecofriendly, the Kids Design Democracy Chairs come in a standard frame or with graphic embellishments. Colors and the cutout graphic shapes on the backs can be customized to fit your interior theme. List Price: Call for price. Context Furniture, 248-200-0724, www.contextfurniture.com

Your number's up Available in two heights, Number Cushions can be used as a seat or small reading table. Made from high-density foam with vinyl covers, they clean easily with soap and water. Meets American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) F963 and CAL TB117 fire retardant standards. Phthalate-free and screenprinted with nontoxic inks. List Price: $49–$269. Wesco, 888-364-2644, www.wescona.com; also available from Gaylord, 800-448-6160, www.gaylord.com

A classic presence Built with solid American hardwood, the Gallery Bench is made with ecologically minded coatings and formaldehyde-free materials. Reinforced with precision-milled stainless steel fittings designed to keep the solid wood tightly joined. Available in lacquered natural American maple. List Price: $850. Museum & Library Furniture, 202-537-0098, www.themuseumstool.com

A handsome profile The new Cambridge Seating Series includes lounge, settee, and sofa. All pieces are available with either a loose or a tight seat and a variety of finishes. List Price: Call for price. David Edward, 410-242-2222, www.davidedward.com

What's old is new again A blend of modern construction sensibility with traditional antique curves, the Kids Pippi Stool is a send-up of the classic Windsor style. Available in birch or easy-to-clean color laminate on the surfaces. List Price: $85 and up. Context Furniture, 248-200-0724, www.contextfurniture.com

Simple & practical Lift the seat up for easy nesting with the Solutions Chair, which features dual-wheel casters for mobility. Available with or without arms or with a tablet arm, with an upholstered seat and back or poly back; the fabric level is grade 1. All are Greenguard™ certified and can contribute to LEED credit points. List Price: $263–$321. Brodart Supplies & Furnishings, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com

Professional demeanor The patented mesh fabric of the Inertia Mesh Task and Side Chairs doesn't snag clothes and supports good posture and ventilation. Tubular 20-gauge steel frame supports a 250-pound weight capacity in task chairs. High and midback task chairs contain synchro-tilt seat and back as well as height and width arm adjustments. Seat measures 20"w x 18½"d and is height adjustable from 18"h to 21½"h. Guest chairs are available with or with arms and 1"-thick foam seats. List Price: $184.99–$419.99. allSeating, 800-563-3502, www.allseating.com; also available from DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com

Solid support Crafted of solid oak or maple, the Melis Chair features tapered legs with cross-stretcher support, a curving slat back, and scooped seat with upholstery options. Available in adult, youth, and juvenile heights; can be customized with a variety of natural finishes. List Price: Call for price. Brodart Contract Furniture, 888-521-1884, www.brodartfurniture.com

Baby's got back This all-wood Barcelona Bench is constructed of molded maple plywood with a maple face veneer. Frames are made from solid maple hardwood with mortise and tenon corner framing. Available in eight wood stain finishes. Choose from three back styles. List Price: $1,995. Gaylord, 800-448-6160, www.gaylord.com

A sound seat With the Luna Chair, you can listen to an audiobook, CDs, or music from your iPod with no need for headphones. Or turn off the sound for quiet reading. List Price: Call for price. BCI Eurobib USA, 877-224-7026, www.bcieurobibusa.com

Sweet treat The Sugar Cone Café Stools have faux leather seats topped with buttonhook cushion padding. A hydraulic lever adjusts seat height from 27" to 32" to fit any age group. List Price: $125. LumiSource, 847-699-8988, www.lumisource.com; also available from Brodart Supplies & Furnishings, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com

Très chic This contemporary café and dining stackable seating option, the Casper Chair, features a tubular chrome frame and optional upholstered seats. Available with a sled base or four-leg base, with or without arms, and in a variety of solid colors. List Price: Call for price. Allermuir, www.allermuir.com; also available from DEMCO Library Interiors, 800-747-7561, www.demcointeriors.com

Point the way Highlight areas of interest with these Tabletop Classification Signs. Choose from two distinct styles, each with six different classifications: Children's, Mystery, New Arrivals, Romance, Young Adult, and Western. Decorated on both sides, the signs feature graphics digitally printed on durable vinyl and mounted to a lightweight backer board. Measures 12"h x 18"w x ¼"d and weighs one pound. Acrylic sign holders are also available and accommodate ¼"-thick sign inserts. List Price: $49.89. Gaylord, 800-448-6160, www.gaylord.com

Rest & recharge Store and charge up to 32 laptops with the LapTop Computer Cart. This heavy-duty steel cart features bottom bumpers for cart and wall protection. A laminate top and venting design allow natural convective airflow to aid in cooling when doors are closed. Unit includes 30 removable power management dividers as well as a grommet for access to internal power outlets. Translucent tambour doors allow visual inspection of computers and charging status. Comes with locking apparatus and 5"-diameter industrial casters, two rigid, two swivel lock. List Price: $2,299.99. Datum Filing Systems, 800-345-4641, www.datumfiling.com; also available from DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com

Look ma, no tracks! Carriages are guided by a channel rather than set of tracks with the NoTrac® Trackless Mobile Storage System. The carriages accept any type of storage shelving and can support up to 675 pounds per linear foot of carriage length. The channel is attached to the floor along a wall or directly to the wall itself at floor level. Can be used on nonsmooth or carpeted floors with the addition of GlidePath™, a finished steel path that is attached to a guide rail. Neither the rail nor the path is attached to the floor. Easily relocated. List Price: $6,539.50 (until 12/31/09, $5,199); with GlidePath™, $7,041.50 (until 12/31/09, $5,499). Ancom Business Products, 800-845-9010, www.ancom-filing.com

No frills The Balloon Table features epoxy-coated stainless steel legs, 1"-thick top with plastic laminate surface, T-mold edges, plate and insert assembly, and endless color options. List Price: Call for price. Palmieri Furniture, 800-413-4440, www.palmierifurniture.com

Off to the side This simple, round Martini ™ Side Table is at home indoors and out. Molded plastic design creates a lightweight and nearly indestructible table appropriate for high traffic or kids' areas. List Price: $149.99. OFFI, 800-958-6334, www.offi.com; also available from DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com

Life's a picnic Made from birch construction, the Picnic Table has a specialty KydzTuff® finish that is a unique UV finishing process that is durable and stain resistant. KydzSafe® edges are fully rounded for safety. Adjustable in 2" increments. CPSIA compliant. American made. List Price: $390. Jonti-Craft, 800-543-4149, www.jonti-craft.com; also available from Gaylord, 800-448-6160, www.gaylord.com

A versatile solution Perfect for indoor or outdoor use, the Cluster Table is waterproof and fireproof. Features a stainless steel top and adjustable foot glides and swivel seats with auto return. Choose powder-coated or stainless steel seats. List Price: $649 and up. OFM, www.ofminc.com; also available from Brodart Supplies & Furnishings, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com

Find a niche Featuring a defined area for each child and fixed, molded plastic seats, the My Place POGO™ Table has a sled-based design that makes moving easy. The steel tube frame has a 1" laminate top with high-impact edges. Choose from a maple or off-white top and yellow, red, jade green, or royal blue seat and edge combinations. List Price: $335–$425. Tot Mate, 800-350-3270, totmate.com; also available from Gaylord, 800-448-6160, www.gaylord.com

Lift or lower Colored rim accents highlight the Ribbon Café Table, which features silver fiberglass construction and a hydraulic lever to adjust table height from 26" to 41". List Price: $150. LumiSource, 847-699-8988, www.lumisource.com; also available from Brodart Supplies & Furnishings, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com

Show & tell, anywhere An all-in-one HD video teleconferencing system, the Viewpoint™ Mobile HD Video Studio consists of the codec, microphone, camera, monitor, and lights and one setup. The stage positions up to three participants, and the camera can be manipulated. The unit is height-adjustable for sitting and standing. List Price: Call for price. CBT SMARTdesks, 800-770-7042, www.smartdesks.com

Supervision-free This easy-to-use self-service Fax24 Kiosk enables patrons to send faxes worldwide using their credit, debit, or prepaid fax cards. Proprietary voice instruction technology means that library staff assistance is not required. The patron lifts the phone on the kiosk; step-by-step instructions will guide him/her to completion of the fax transmission. No cost to the library. List Price: Call for more information. Fax24 Public Fax Service, 877-FAX-VEND, www.faxvend.com

A fanciful touch With rich finish colors and characters drawn from TMC's Cutout™ Portfolio, these Murals add charm to any setting. Scene series include: In the Garden, Woodlands, African Savannah, Rockets and Planets, and more. List Price: Call for price. TMC Furniture, 734-622-0080, www.tmcfurniture.com

Conforms to your needs The Linx Information Desk works as a complete system where components can be configured to meet a multitude of needs. Desk units are available in a variety of lengths, top edges are available in three distinct styles, and there are wire management and electrical options. List Price: Call for price. Palmieri Furniture, 800-413-4440, www.palmierifurniture.com

Shaped for collaboration Designed for people to collaborate with computers and resource materials, the Piano™ Computer Conference Table aligns people along the sides of the isosceles triangle. It is appointed with flipIT® LCD workstations or Laptop Safes. The screens flip up into semi-recessed viewing positions that allow clear sight lines all around the table and room. The entire working group can appear in a single camera screen composition for the instructor to see for distance learning. List Price: Call for price. CBT SMARTdesks, 800-770-7042, www.smartdesks.com

Mobile media center Specifically designed as a platform for media centers as well as any mobile workstation application, the Caspian Workstation has a table top that easily flips to the vertical position for nesting storage. Features heavy-duty locking 3" casters, a built-in channel for wire management, and an optional modesty back panel that can be available with or without cutouts. List Price: Call for price. TMC Furniture, 734-622-0080, www.tmcfurniture.com

Interactive study This P2 Leaf Table has a work surface constructed of 11/8"-thick three-ply particleboard core laminated with a.050"-thick high-pressure plastic laminate sheet. The legs are tubular, fitted with a stand-off stem. Frosted acrylic screens with or without metal/wood frame are available for privacy. List Price: Call for price. P2 Workspace Solutions, 800-413-4440, www.p2workspacesolutions.com

Option overload Customizable, the UXL Computer Table is Greenguard™ certified for indoor air quality and features a ¾"-thick high-pressure laminate work surface and bullet-shaped edge molding. Platinum frame comes standard; choose your top/edge color combination from 13 selections. Optional partition screens, monitor mounts, document and supply organizers, wire management devices, and power sockets available. List Price: Call for price. Smith System, 972-398-4050, www.smithsystem.com; also available from Gaylord, 800-448-6160, www.gaylord.com

A sleek solution The iMac® all-in-one, sized 20 and 24, sits on an adjustable depth shelf, allowing complete access to drives and data connections with the MacTable™. The desktop has a pencil tray and room for the keyboard and mouse to be pushed away when textbook workspace is needed. Wire management for power and data is located in the modesty panel. Twelve-amp power strips with surge protection are available to daisy-chain table in strings of up to three per circuit. List Price: Call for price. CBT SMARTdesks, 800-770-7042, www.smartdesks.com