WOW panels can be a great addition to your library. If you’re looking into a new library design and want some innovative ways to display various publications, then contact our library design team today.
Our WOW display panels are narrower shelves for books and literature to be placed facing outwards. This allows the library user to view the entire front cover of the book rather than just the spine.
At FG Library & Learning, we have found that WOW panels can make a great addition to libraries in any environment. From schools to public libraries, the WOW panels can help to encourage new reading materials and make great use of the space available.
Why WOW Display Panels Enhance Your Library
Here is why we love WOW display panels and recommend them for your library.
Utilise Space – depending on the depth of your shelving and the layout of your library, you may find you have some “dead” space on the end of your shelving solutions. WOW panels are a great way to utilise this space. they are narrow, so they don’t eat into any open spaces you are creating, but they add an element to what would otherwise be a blank shelf end.
Display New Books – The face-out display design of the WOW panels is perfect for displaying new books or trending reads. You could have this as a dedicated area in your library; this way, your users will know where to go for the latest reading materials you have available.
Encourage New Reading Materials – with WOW display panels, the entire front of the book is visible, rather than the spine. It also highlights certain reads and recommends trending content. This can encourage library readers to read new materials that they might not have chosen otherwise, broadening their reading horizons.
Build Creative Displays – With colour and theming, you can use the WOW panels to build creative displays for your books. These could be themed to the seasons, any upcoming events, or showcase reading challenges. You could even use this space to display community events or display local reads and publications.
Other Shelving Options from FG Library & Learning
At FG Library & Learning, we specialise in the design and fit-out of libraries in all areas and industries. In our full-service design suite, we can provide you with the best solutions and recommendations to fit your space and your style.
Shelving must be amongst the most important aspects of your library. Getting this right is the key to building the overall vibe of your library and showcasing your reading materials.
Library Shelving Themes and Styles
We have a whole host of library shelving options that will suit different libraries.
Brightly Coloured Library Shelving – if you are furnishing a primary school library or a book corner for your preschool or public library, then brightly coloured shelving is perfect. This can appeal to your younger audience and fit with other decorative elements of your space.
Light and White Library Shelving – If you want to appeal to a younger audience whilst keeping the branding to a minimum, then light wood or library shelving is a great choice. this gives a light and airy feel to a space. White is often the chosen shelving style for public libraries as it is inclusive to all ages and versatile for different displays.
Wood Effect Library Shelving – This is usually associated with universities or study centres. The darker colours tend to make a space feel more serious and less child-friendly, which is why they aren’t usually used in public or primary school libraries.
Low Shelving – it’s also important to consider the height of your library shelving – if you are expecting children, then they need to be able to reach the reading materials. Kinderboxes are great for this, as well as low shelving and, of course, the WOW display panels.
Ceiling Height Library Shelving – ceiling height shelving is perfect for limited space with lots of reading materials. Perfect for home libraries and also associated with older-fashioned library designs.
Straight or Curved? – Of course, the shape of your room, the amount of space you have, and how you incorporate other elements may decide the shape of your shelving for you. Straight shelving is more traditional, but curved shelving is creative and can be used to build reading nooks.
Display Panels and Library Shelving from FG Library & Learning
If you would like to discuss the addition of WOW display panels or new library shelving into your space, then contact our team today. Our design team can design a concept that will fulfil your brief and look beautiful in your library.
