Discover Versatile Excellence: Explore Our Custom Shelving Solutions
As industry leaders in library furniture, shelving, and fit-outs, we offer our own comprehensive range of library shelving. From primary school reading corners to large university libraries, we have a shelving system that will be the perfect fit for your project and budget.
Our library shelving systems have been designed in-house. We have worked closely with our factories to create systems that not only look great but also offer maximum flexibility, durability, and robustness.
Being a manufacturer of library shelving and furnishing means we also have full control over the manufacturing, so if required, we can also design a shelving system bespoke to your requirements, whether it is a unique shape and style or you would like to try something a little different.
We have specification guides available for all of our shelving ranges and can also share 2D and 3D CAD blocks if requested.
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Types of Library Shelving
When it comes to library shelving, we have several different options available. If you are not sure which would suit your project, then contact us today, we would be happy to talk you through the different types as advise which would suit you best.
Book Displays – Book displays are very popular in all libraries but are a real must in libraries where young children are going to be present. This could be within a school setting or a public library. Showcasing books in this way can encourage younger readers. Books aimed at children also often have brightly coloured covers and imagery, which can make for an interesting book display.
Book display shelving is also great for showcasing new arrivals in your library or your most popular books. They are also great for dedicated displays for authors or genres.
Standard Library Shelving – standard shelving is great for holding many books. They can be various heights depending on the overall library look you are after. Our Landscape, Latitude, Libris and Mirage range all come under traditional standard library shelving. They each have their own unique elements to fit your library interior.
Bespoke Library Shelving – For a unique look,- explore our bespoke library shelving. Our library design team can discuss the best options for your space and design shelving elements to fit it.
When it comes to bespoke library shelving, we can adapt any element to fit your space and décor: height, length, width, colour, shape – whatever your overall goal, we can create something for you.
Movable Library Shelving – If you need to rearrange your library regularly, you might want to consider moveable library shelving. This is perfect for utilising the space at different times or for events. Most of our library shelving options have castors, so they can be moved around where required.
Wall Mounted—You may want to explore wall-mounted shelving options. These are less flexible than standard shelves as they are secured to the wall. However, they are useful for reading nooks or home libraries where space is at a premium, as they don’t take up floor space.
Library Shelving Requirements
When it comes to selecting your library shelving, there are several considerations you need to think about. At FG Library & Learning, we work with clients from all different types of libraries. If you have questions about any of the following, make sure you contact us.
Library Size and Capacity
What size space do you have available? And how many books do you need your library shelving to hold? Display shelves are great but they showcase less books than a standard shelving system so they may not be practical. But, if you have a large area to fill then the display shelves can break the area up and make your library more interesting. If you need support we can advise the best solution based on the size of your space and the capacity you are aiming for.
Shelving Material
All of our shelving systems are strong and sturdy regardless of the materials they are constructed from. However, the material will alter the visual aspect of the shelving. Darker woods tend to give a more serious vibe to your library—perfect for universities or non-fiction sections.
Structure
Do you want your shelving to extend from floor to ceiling, or do you want all of your reading materials to be at a height that children can reach? You need to consider these questions when selecting your shelving.
Overall Design
You must also consider your overall library design and how your shelving will fit. At FG Library & Learning, we offer a full library design service. Contact our team today to start designing your new library.