The latest in library products & furnishings

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AUDIO Secure play This clear Vinyl Playaway Album secures your digital audiobooks. Holds Playaway, earphones, and batteries. Full wraparound, clear outer vinyl sleeve for the artwork. It opens at the top, is sealed at the bottom, and is unattached at the spine. Also available in black or white vinyl. List Price: $4.99; black or white vinyl, $6.99. Showcases, 800-240-1850, www.showcases1.com

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BOOK ACCESSORIES Gentle on the spine Hold book pages open during reading or repair with the Book “Snake” Weight. Unbleached, unsized cotton “stockinette” covers a ¼" nickel-plated ball chain to create a soft, washable weight. The loose ball chain can be transferred within the channels, allowing weight to be shifted. Approximately 16"l x 2"w. List Price: $14.35. Gaylord, 800-962-9580, www.gaylordmart.com

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BOOK CARTS/TRUCKS Pyramidal view Made of 16-gauge steel, the EasyView Book Truck offers not just a vantage point but also an easy roll on 4" oversized dual-wheel casters, and an easy fit—the 36" model fits under any work surface. List Price: $260 and up. Brodart Library Supplies & Furnishings, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com

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CARRELS For modesty's sake Designed to complement the BCI Opal line, e.sense Carrels are available in a variety of sizes in side-to-side and back-to-back formations as well as in different surface heights for standing, sitting, or Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility requirements. A hidden cable trough and end panels discreetly manage wires. Choose from open frame or any number of materials applied to side and intermediate panels, which may be of any type of material, including glass, veneer, steel, Plexiglas®, laminate, and more. List Price: Call for price. DEMCO Library Interiors, 800-747-7561, www.demcointeriors.com Corralling carrels Product designer Joe Rondeinelli incorporated solid metal caps that provide a durable edge to the highly figured solid cherry wood of the Universal Carrel, which also includes an armoleum surface and half-inch clear tempered glass modesty panels. List Price: $10,805 (quantity discounts available). David Edward, 410-242-2222, www.davidedward.com

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CHAIRS & SEATING Responsible rockin' Part of the Iglooplay children's furniture collection, the Mod Rocker™ is inspired by African stools that cup the body. Awarded honorable mention in the 2006 I.D. Magazine annual design review. Its weight capacity exceeds 450 pounds, and its hardwood veneers with hard maple face comes in a natural finish or cherry stain. All wood is obtained from sustained yield forestry practice and it meets American Society for Testing Materials + Consumer Product Safety Commission standards for child safety. Also available are Mod Pads with a nonskid rubber underside. List Price: Call for price. Iglooplay, 718-622-0047, www.iglooplay.com; also available from Library Interiors, 800-962-5180; www.libraryinteriorsinc.com Yummy colors These playful Friends+ Chairs from the Friends+ Collection are available in three back styles and in five colors as well as natural finish. List Price: Call for price. Agati, 312-829-1977, www.agati.com Chameleon Developed by the award-winning designers at AMAT-3, the Carmen Chair is available with or without arms and in indoor and outdoor versions. Both versions have a seat and backrest made of recyclable polypropylene with a nonslip, ribbed finish that is available in a wide range of colors, making it suitable for teen areas, cafés, or outdoor patios. List Price: $430–$610. AMAT-3, www.amat-3.com; also available from DEMCO Library Interiors, 800-747-7561, www.demcointeriors.com Creepy crawly With the bench top constructed from 100 percent postconsumer recycled plastic and the base and legs made from Forest Stewardship Council–certified, formaldehyde-free birch plywood, the Greenplay™ Caterpillar Activity Bench is also protected with a clear zero-VOC (volatile organic compound) finish and contributes to several credit areas in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)—registered projects. The 17½" height allows children to use the top as an activity center while doubling as a bench for adults. Color may vary slightly owing to the recycled content of each piece. List Price: $1,689. Skyline Design, 888-278-4660, www.skydesign.com/greenplay; Gaylord, 800-962-9580, www.gaylordmart.com Sleek and stackable Available as a side chair or arm chair, in natural or stained finishes, the stackable Jet Chair—with chrome frame, ply seat, back, and armrests—makes it perfectly sized for small spaces. Features a recessed pattern on the seat. List Price: Call for price. Agati, 312-829-1977, www.agati.com Unfussy function Winners of numerous European Design Awards, AMAT-3 designers offer the Imax Chair, constructed with a tubular steel frame, finished in polyester epoxy with color-fast polyurethane seat and back, and available in six bright colors. Stackable. List Price: $777–$950. AMAT-3, www.amat-3.com; also available from DEMCO Library Interiors, 800-747-7561, www.demcointeriors.com Does a body good Created in the same ergonomic tradition as the DuraGrain chairs they're intended to replace but made to adapt to larger body types, ArmorSeat Chairs include fully contoured lines, a waterfall front seat set at an incline of six degrees to resist slipping when seated, and design elements that are functional in terms of ventilation and movement. In addition, they're made of polypropylene and feature a “no-wax stipple” finish that ensures greater resistance to dirt and bacteria. List Price: Call for price. BioFit Engineered Products, 800-597-0246, www.biofit.com Sensory seat The BoomChair™ has two 3" two-way speakers along with built-in vibration motors for video games, music, and movies. Includes a rugged canvas surface, fully adjustable headrest, and reclining ability. The RCA input/output ports and fully adjustable volume controls allow users to listen with headsets. Both styles fold in half and feature built-in handles for easy transport and storage. The black/gray chair also includes a 4" subwoofer. List Price: $129.99–$164.99. LumiSource, 888-461-LUMI, www.boomchair.com; also available from DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com A step up Each Greenplay™ Berry Activity Stool is made from Forest Stewardship Council–certified, formaldehyde-free birch plywood and is protected by a clear zero-VOC finish. The stool can be used as a seat for lower tables and during story hours or as an individual activity table. Primarily for ages four to eight. The top is available in three finishes. List Price: $124. Skyline Design, 888-278-4660, www.skydesign.com/greenplay; also available from Gaylord, 800-962-9580, www.gaylordmart.com Relaxation mode Choose fabric or Naugahyde vinyl upholstery or mix and match seat and arm fabric or vinyl for your Mode Lounge Chairs. Optional wood arm caps available. List Price: $915 and up. Brodart Library Supplies & Furnishings, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com Group mentality Designed to set up as a one-half corner or a three-quarter corner, the Corner Booth stands 36" high and features high-density foam pad seats. Durable vinyl sides, backs, and cushions are easy to keep clean and the frame is constructed of nine-ply plywood for strength. Floor attachment and side plates secure it in place. Vinyl available in ten colors. Can match with 30"-high booth tables. List Price: $3,479.99–$5,029.99. DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com Crafty comfort The Frye Lounge Chair from the Frye Collection, meant to the typify the Arts and Crafts movement, has a solid wood frame with side slats and an upholstered seat and back and is available in high- or low-back versions or as a two- or three-seat low-back sofa. List Price: Call for price. Agati, 312-829-1977, www.agati.com No-sag spring The modular-designed Accompany Chairs are available with or without 6"-wide armrests. The no-sag spring seat/back suspension and extra-thick seat foam merge with ergonomically correct cushioning. The smooth appearance rests atop square wood or tubular aluminum legs with leveling glides. Choose preassembled seating in single, two- and three-seat configurations, or create larger sectionals by combining modular center arms, center seats, and left-arm and right-arm units. List Price: $745–$1770. High Point Furniture Industries, 800.447.3462, www.hpfi.com; also available from DEMCO Library Interiors, 800-747-7561, www.demcointeriors.com Refined reading Available as a high-back encompassing reading chair or as a low-back public seating lounge chair, the Aspen Chair Series is available with wood arms or upholstered arms on either the chair, settee, or sofa sizes. List Price: $1730. David Edward, 410-242-2222, www.davidedward.com Simple & subtle Choose Brio Wood Chairs with all-wood construction or with high-density foam-upholstered seat and back. They come with solid oak support braces and are available in two sizes, for adults and young adults. List Price: $309 and up. Brodart Library Supplies & Furnishings, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com One small seat for man... The half-moon-shaped Lunar Lounger features a faux leather cushion with pinstripe accent cradled inside a fiberglass shell. Sturdy, circular chrome base allows for full 360° rotation. List Price: $219.99. DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com Classic Americana Originally developed for a specific exhibit, the Mark Twain Bench is easily adapted for almost any public seating application, while the smooth planks facilitate easy movement. Crafted to order in solid maple, oak, ash, walnut, cherry, and other hardwoods and incorporating stainless steel fittings and polymer floor protectors. List Price: Call for price. Museum & Library Furniture, 202-537-0098, themuseumstool.com Sturdy support Start with a simple lounge chair and build the optimal chair using Keystone Chair's abundant options. Made of a solid steel frame construction; choose solid wood arm caps or add casters or a tablet arm. List Price: Call for price. Agati, 312-829-1977, www.agati.com Foam fantastic The hygienic fabric cover of Techno Soft Seating may be easily removed and machine washed. The polyester/cotton blend fabric is ultrasoft and designed with a large outer pocket to supply small items or magazines. High-density foam insert is 8" high to provide comfort. List Price: $65.99–$324.99. DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com Lounge lizard Choose one-, two-, or three-seat Fusion Lounge Chairs, made of solid birch construction. Lounge Tables also available. List Price: $605; tables, $485 and up. Brodart Library Supplies & Furnishings, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com Modern utility The modern form of the Kala Chair features clean lines and a comfortable sit, as well as protective armrests. Chrome frame stackable; upholstered seat and back are available in a variety of fabrics and finishes. List Price: Call for price. Agati, 312-829-1977, www.agati.com A flexible series The contemporary Sonic™ Seating Series offers side chairs, with or without arms, and bases that include four-leg, sled, or task options. Molded polypropylene seats and backs are available in four colors and accented with frames that are offered in black or tungsten epoxy or chrome. Beam seating is also available upon request. List Price: $94–$350. Global, www.globaltotaloffice.com; also available from DEMCO Library Interiors, 800-747-7561, www.demcointeriors.com Cutting corners Consisting of powder-coated metal, solid wood with oak finish, and high-density foam upholstery, Aura Metal Chairs also have rounded edges and curved surfaces and come in a variety of metal color options. List Price: $309 and up. Brodart Library Supplies & Furnishings, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com Pod pets These modular and sturdy Zetty Stools for young children come with animal perimeter shapes or without backs, allowing for mixing and matching. List Price: Call for price. TMC Furniture, 734-622-0080, www.tmcfurniture Convenient communion Shaped by the demands of cooperative learning, Intuit Chairs and Stools have a light, no-slip texture and convenient handles with no sharp edges and are available as stacking, sled base, or adjustable, all in a variety of colors. List Price: $72 and up. Smith System, 972-398-4050, www.smithsystem.com; also available from Brodart Library Supplies & Furnishings, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com

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CIRCULATION Big solution for small libraries The small, two-bin, RFID-based Vista ShortSort™ sits behind a book drop and automatically checks in items. In addition to reducing the amount of special handling of materials, items are immediately checked in as they enter the library and alerts staff when holds items have been returned. List Price: Call for price. Integrated Technology Group, 877-207-3127, www.integratedtek.com Sense of security The electronics system of the TekStar™ Through-Wall Return System automatically shuts the system down and locks the exterior depository doors if smoke, extreme heat, or an electrical fault is sensed. The TekStar™ can be wired into the library's security system. It comes with the TimeSAVER™ System option, which can lock the depository doors when the cart is full. It also comes with the KwikLock™ Electronic Locking System and AirBloc™ System. All exterior components are stainless steel and feature an LED lighted sign and warning lights. Available in Books and Audio Visual single-drop configurations or the DualDrop™. List Price: Call for price. Kingsley, 909-445-1240, www.kingsley.com “With a wave of my....” For RFID-enabled libraries, this next-generation Inventory Wand is a battery-operated, handheld unit that uses Bluetooth® technology to communicate with inventory software on a handheld PC. Staff can use it anywhere in the library and charge it in less than two hours. It holds its charge for around four hours of heavy use. In addition, the wand can perform manual or ILS-based searches. Staff can use it to find checked-out, missing, lost, held, transit, and claimed returned items. Also provides security bit scans and information about items that set off security gate alarms. List Price: Call for price. Tech Logic, 800-494-9330, www.tech-logic.com Full alarm The TimeSAVER™ Wireless Full Cart Alarm System materials return notifies staff of up to four full cart conditions within 250 feet of the Receiver Use outdoors or indoors to prevent materials overflow. It can be retrofitted to any Kingsley aluminum car; a battery-operated transmitter is attached to the cart. When the float tray reaches a predetermined level, a signal is sent to a receiver inside the building, which alerts the staff with an LED signal. The receiver, which requires a standard 120v electrical outlet, can be wall mounted or placed on a desk with the optional desk stand. List Price: Call for price. Kingsley, 909-445-1240, www.kingsley.com Smart sort The high-speed, bidirectional MiniSorter™ Sorting System transports items of varying shapes, sizes, materials, and weights and features multiple carrier belts passing between pop-up rollers, which can divert items to sort destinations on either side. Items are presented to the sorter via a Library Mate® automatic checkin device, a conveyor system, or from a manual book drop. The identification and destination of each returned item is determined by communication with the Library Management System. List Price: Call for price. FKI Logistex, 877-935-4564, www.fkilogistex.com Durable drop-off The DuraWood™ DualDrop™ Indoor Book and AV Return allows deposits of both books and AV materials in one return, through two depository openings, into one divided CushionDrop™ cart. With construction of ¾" plywood with a scratch-resistant veneer on all surfaces, it measures approximately 38" square x 42" high and has a capacity of 330 standard books and 825 DVDs. The openings are protected with metal surrounds. The CushionDrop™ cart receives materials into soft canvas liners that lower as materials are added and rise as materials are removed. List Price: Call for price. Kingsley, 909-445-1240, www.kingsley.com A flick of the wrist Weighing only 11 ounces, the BiblioWand Light Inventory Wand allows mobile maintenance of library materials. A PDA facilitates onsite inventory control; misplaced and reserved materials can be tracked down according to various search criteria using acoustic and visual display. The data exchange/synchronization with the LMS/ILS system functions via Bluetooth®. Extensive software is available for inventory, shelf order, usage, and weeding. List Price: Call for price. Bibliotheca, 8777-BIBLIO, www.bibliotheca-rfid.com Starting point The entry-level QuickSort Sorting System, designed for smaller libraries or library branches, uses RFID or barcode checkin; low-cost bins or standard library totes; and Tech Logic's patented Hands Free Book Drop with a receipt printer, speaker, and security camera. Libraries can add an RFID- or barcode-based patron card reader. It also expands into the UltraSort, a larger sorting system. List Price: Call for price. Tech Logic, 800-494-9330, www.tech-logic.com “XTREME” solution Ideally suited for coastal areas and where road solvents are used to melt ice and snow, the XTREMEstainless™ Outdoor Return provides a corrosive- and chemical-resistant, environmentally friendly powder-coated finish that requires less cleaning than stainless steel. Included is a commercial-grade, baked-on, antigraffiti coating that allows graffiti to be removed without surface etching. XTREMEstainless™ is available on Contempra™ Outdoor and Dualdrop™ Series. List Price: Call for price. Kingsley, 909-445-1240, www.kingsley.com

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DESKS & WORKSTATIONS All the right moves Featuring a movable work surface ideal for wheelchairbound patrons, the Adjustable Height Desk has a hydraulic lift that allows the desk surface to be raised or lowered to appropriate heights for seated or standing users. Customizable with your choice of wood and stain options, it can stand alone or be incorporated into a circulation desk system. List Price: Call for price. Brodart, 888-521-1884, www.brodartfurniture.com Tailoring to taste Choose your modesty panel, leg style, and customize many other features on the Bungee Mobile Workstation. Tabletops are 1" thick and come in a variety of laminate choices. Wire management channels are available to keep cords out of sight. List Price: $435–$600. Global, www.globaltotaloffice.com; also available from DEMCO Library Interiors, 800-747-7561, www.demcointeriors.com Easy as 1-2-3 The wire management raceway on the Access Stations lift up to keep wires out of the way and lock down to make sure they stay there. These height-adjustable workstations are available in single, two-, and three-student styles so you can create your own computer area configuration. List Price: $285 and up. Smith System, 972-398-4050, www.smithsystem.com; also available from Brodart Library Supplies & Furnishings, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com Hassle-free A modular design makes the reconfiguration and relocation of the Calista Circulation Desk convenient; select from a variety of standard components to create a desk. With starter-adder construction and a uniform pattern throughout, the design allows it to be shipped flat. List Price: Call for price. Brodart, 888-521-1884, www.brodartfurniture.com Wider is better Now that widescreens are becoming more affordable, flipIT® Widescreen is now available as an option with HorizonLine Computer Tables, Pi™ Collaboration Tables, FI Series Computer Desks, and for configurations of PIANO, Piatto, and TRIAD Computer Conference Tables. List Price: Call for price. SMARTdesks, 800-770-7042, www.smartdesks.com Apronless access The 30"-deep adjustable work surfaces on the Mission Information Access Station are available in hundreds of high-pressure laminate colors. List Price: $5,399 and up. Brodart Library Supplies & Furnishings, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com Meet 'n greet With a smaller footprint, the Americana Mobile Greeter Station rolls on five heavy-duty casters and can be relocated anywhere you need it. Features traditional styling with optional pedestals. The construction standards include 1"-thick end panels with a ¾"-thick face panel with rift-cut veneers. Work surface and patron ledge are 1¼"-thick high-pressure laminate with ¾" solid oak bullnose edge banding. Choose from three style of pedestals. Available in six wood finishes with matching work surfaces or choose from over 200 laminate colors. List Price: $2,495–$2,595. Gaylord, 800-962-9580, www.gaylordmart.com

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DISPLAY Radical transparency Available in five sizes and two styles, the vertically oriented Pictor Showcases offer proportionately large, square, clear glass panels to maximize showcasing of display items. A choice of three or four removable, height-adjustable glass shelves facilitate viewing. Full-height support frames at each corner to the top and bottom and the storage cabinet door are matte black or satin anodized cast aluminum. Depending on the model, one or two decorative 20-watt interior halogen lamps are included. Bases have nonmarring floor glides. List Price: Call for price. Magnuson Group, 800-342-5725, www.magnusongroup.com

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EDUCATIONAL ACCESSORIES School safe This MP3 Player is the first to be designed specifically for school use. It meets the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)–recommended decibel level through its Sentinel technology, which enables educators to set the maximum audio allowed to 85 decibels. Also includes a built-in microphone and dual headphone jacks and is made with ABS plastic. Also offered in a Learning Center format with four-person capability, a stereo jackbox, and ambient noise-reducing headphones in a carrying case. List Price: $148; Learning Center, $250. Califone, 800-722-0500, www.califone.com Word wizard Configured for children in grades K–12, the Readingpen™ K–12 recognizes over 250,000 words and features one-touch English-to-Spanish translation. Classroom set includes ten pens, ten headphones, ten third-party headphone adaptors, ten sets of AAA batteries, ten scanning training devices, three quick start guides, a user manual on CD, and a carrying case. List Price: $1,999. WizCom Technologies, 888-777-0552, www.wizcomtech.com; also available from Brodart Library Supplies & Furnishings, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com Zeal on wheels The Royal® Inspiration Station features a height-adjustable magnetic dry erase surface, slide-out board that makes your work area 15" wider, and a foot-activated braking system. Choose Base Royal® or add more storage features with the Standard Royal® or Premium Royal®. List Price: $185 and up. Copernicus Educational Products, 800-267-8494, www.copernicused.com; also available from Brodart Library Supplies & Furnishings, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com

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FLOORING Seating surface These Floor Panels convert the floor into additional seating as as helps in quieting a room. Call us for help in designing an area to perfectly fit your room. Each panel has a maximum size of 48” x 96”. Available in solo teal, blueberry, plum, or midnight. List Price: Call for price. Big Cozy Books, 925-447-1582, www.bigcozybooks.com Uno, dos, tres Made with commercial-grade nylon cut pile to prevent unraveling, the Spanish-language Cool Crocs Math Rug features Kidply® Backing to help prevent wrinkling and creasing. With an antibacterial treatment and double-stitched serged edges, it also provides increased sound and thermal insulation. Meets or exceeds the Class 1 Flammability Rating. List Price: $264.99–$469.99. DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com

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LIGHTS & LIGHTING FIXTURES Showcase your stacks An integrated solid-state lighting solution, LucaLight LED's patent-pending technology provides an even wash of light across the entire height of the stack. The system installs in new projects or retrofit projects by your shelving contractor, no electrician needed. Can come matched to the existing shelving finish. List Price: Call for price. LucaLight, www.lucalight.com; also available from Inside, 206.650.8722, www.insidedisplay.com

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PANELS Creative touch Provide your own image or art for these Custom Printed Panels and work with the design team to determine what type of material will create the effect you desire. Substrates include vinyl, glass, acrylic, wood veneers, steel, etc. Printing may be applied to end panels, carrels, room dividers, and more. Backlighting can be added in some instances. List Price: varies. DEMCO Library Interiors, 800-747-7561, www.demcointeriors.com An imposing tradition Custom sized to fit any stack, the Kennebunk End Panel is built of solid hardwoods with recessed panels and solid wood moldings and trim. Includes a brass label holder, with an optional display shelf. Available in oak, walnut, maple, cherry, or ash. Options available include engraved logo or seal and brass name plate. Further customization available. List Price: varies. Huston & Co, 207-967-2345, www.hustonandcompany.com

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PRESENTATION Seal the deal Measuring 47"h x 24"w x 20"d, the Tenacre Podium includes two adjustable shelves, wire management, surge protector, storage cabinet for laptop or papers, and casters for easy moving. There is also a 15" shelf on each side that slides out to hold your papers or water or anything else for which you may need an extra surface. Available in black walnut, cherry, maple, oak, or ash. Options available include engraved logo or seal, microphone, task lighting, speaker panel, and locks. Further customizing is available. List Price: $3550 and up. Huston & Co, 207-967-2345, www.hustonandcompany.com Lean on me The two models of the Arc Lectern both have lectern top surfaces that angle from the horizontal up to 15°. A discrete, silent, incremental crank handle allows height adjustments on one model of up to 12 inches. A narrow, low-scale, angled nonglare halogen task light is optional. The bases are weighted cast metal with black vulcanized rubber coverings. Support columns are constructed of extruded aluminum in either gray or matte metallic finishes. Work surfaces feature a nonreflectant polyurethane foam matte black finish, with a raised lower edge. List Price: Call for price. Magnuson Group, 800-342-5725, www.magnusongroup.com A speaker's space Initially designed for a college on the coast of Maine, the Atlantic Podium includes one fixed and one adjustable shelf, wire management, microphone, speaker station with speaker cloth, engraved logo or seal, and casters for easy locomotion. Measuring 45"h x 29"w x 24"d, it is available in cherry, walnut, maple, oak, or ash. Further personalization is available. List Price: $2890 and up. Huston & Co, 207-967-2345, www.hustonandcompany.com

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PRESERVATION Proper preparation The Collection Protection Kit includes those items necessary to allow a two-person team to cover and protect collections, contain or divert water, and clean up a water-related emergency. Comes in a sealed six-gallon bucket and includes a flashlight with extra batteries, 12-hour light sticks, waterproof tarp, plastic sheeting, duct tape, utility knife, roll of caution tape, mop, sponges, paper towels, triage tags, china marker, pencils, notebook, and an emergency instruction sheet in a waterproof document pouch. List Price: $174. Gaylord, 800-962-9580, www.gaylordmart.com Take a temperature The Wireless Wizard Temperature Data Logger automatically displays temperature information—both trends and real-time readings. It provides up to nine-day backup storage with fail-safe Data-Keep™ and gives ongoing feedback on network status with the Wizard Signal Sensor™. List Price: $179. Dickson, 800-757-3747, www.dicksondata.com

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SECURITY Fashion forward With a choice of over 30 material and color combinations, the Detection System Select Series comes with a replacement panel program that lets you update its look as often as you like. Designed for use with electromagnetic 3M™ Tattle-Tape™ Security Strips; the low frequency signal allows placement closer to metal objects. List Price: $9700 and up. 3M, 800-328-0067, www.3m.com

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SHELVING Certified display The wide line of specialty Javelin Shelving includes perimeter, freestanding, and mobile systems. Manufactured from strong, high-density European hardwood ply, they come in natural finishes and bright colors for children's or teen areas. Certified green for use in LEED projects. List Price: varies. Javelin, www.javelinshelving.com; also available from Inside, 206.650.8722, www.insidedisplay.com Nook of one's own The unique Paladin Reading Ensemble unit combines a 22"h, 3"-thick upholstered seat between two double-face wood shelving units. It is crafted from 1"-thick Northern red oak and is available in either 42" or 60" heights. Choose from five wood finishes and a range of laminate top colors and durable upholstery for the seat. Extend your shelving with optional add-on units. List Price: $2,664.99–$3,229.99. DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com Multicolored metal With a solid oak frame and economical metal shelving, Classic Oak Omega Media Shelving is now available in your choice of metal shelf colors, including fine textured black. Choose single- or double-faced in an easy-to-expand starter and adder system, and showcase any size media on sloping metal shelves. List Price: $329 and up. Brodart Library Supplies & Furnishings, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com

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SIGNAGE It's all an illusion The wall-mounted Secret-Lock Window Bulletin Boards is made to look as if the unit is sealed, yet the front door with full Plexiglas™ window opens and snaps closed with built-in magnets. Boards are available with Kling®, self-stick (now available with burgundy, hunter green, or charcoal backgrounds), cork, trakker (a system for inserting/removing documents), and magnetic options. List Price: Call for price. MagnaPlan, 518-298-2368, www.visualplanning.com “Wiz” kid The Plexiglas® Shelfwiz™ Sign Holder swings up and down for easy reading and easy book access. It clips tightly to the shelf and holds plain paper; the brushed aluminum fits any décor. List Price: pack of 12, $96. Shelfwiz, 415-652-1185, www.shelfwiz.com; also available from Brodart Library Supplies & Furnishings, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com Right of way The Crossing Signage System is comprised of oval-base stands with two vertical column heights, horizontal direct wall-mounts, and ceiling-suspended units. Floor units can have up to eight signage or directional faces. The columns are composed of extruded aluminum tubes with translucent plastic profiles embedded into slots on two sides. Bases are steel plate. Signage faces are clear methacrylate plates. Wall and suspended models have polycarbonate plates with extruded aluminum supports. Multiple-sized signage faces are available. List Price: Call for price. Magnuson Group, 800-342-5725, www.magnusongroup.com JPEG to slide show Simply record content to a memory card, insert it into the Dynamic Messenger Sign, and turn your JPEG images into a digital slide show on the built-in, high-resolution LCD screen. No new software, no cabling, and no computer connections required. Choose diagonal screen size from 7" to 18". List Price: $292 and up. AdView, www.adview.com; also available from Brodart Library Supplies & Furnishings, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com

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STORAGE CASES Growth possibilities Offering a seamless, new, square-edged design with an open or covered four-legged solid-wood base and a flush-fitting solid-wood crown top, the 800 Series Book and Storage Case allows the customer to stack vertically and combine 10"- or 12"-high display and storage sections. Front and back wood stacking rails align without tools. A concealed solid-wood pullout posting shelf may also be specified between vertical case sections. The etched-door option allows one or more glass-paned doors to be custom engraved. Hand-constructed from solid oak, birch, or walnut kiln-dried lumber from replenishable North American sources. Choose from a range of 17 natural finishes. List Price: Call for price. Hale Manufacturing, 800-USE-HALE, www.halesince1907.com

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TABLES Three sizes fit all Designed around Brodart's leg attachment system, Beacon Reading Tables are available with rectangular, square, or round tabletops; solid oak square table legs; and your choice of laminate top colors. Available in three heights for adults, young adults, and children. List Price: $435 and up. Brodart Library Supplies & Furnishings, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com Hydraulic chic Hydraulic lifts make it easy to adjust the Gelato Café Table and Scooper Stool to the ideal height for any user. The table extends from 31" to 40" high and the stools from 22" to 33" high. Each features a fiberglass body, a chrome base, and convenient footrests. The table is available in three colors, and the stools in seven. List Price: table, $164.99; stool, $89.99. DEMCO, 800-356-1200, www.demco.com Collaborative cluster The freestanding Bungee Flat Round Tables can be grouped together to create a collaborative work area or separated for individual applications. Tabletops are 1" thick and come in a variety of laminate choices. The Bungee series also has a number of accessories that allow for additional customization. List Price: $315–$415. Global, www.globaltotaloffice.com; also available from DEMCO Library Interiors, 800-747-7561, www.demcointeriors.com Show more leg The apronless Endure Reading Tables are designed around Brodart's leg attachment system. Choose rectangular, square, or round tables with solid oak table legs or metal table legs in a variety of color options. List Price: $459 and up. Brodart Library Supplies & Furnishings, 888-820-4377, www.shopbrodart.com Cut-out custom The center panel on the handsome Algonquin Study Table with solid wood frame can be specified with various cut-outs and with side slats or without. Grommets and power/data accessories are optional. List Price: Call for price. TMC Furniture, 734-622-0080, www.tmcfurniture Round robin Designed for a single person, group study, or meetings, the St. Alban Table measures 30"h x 48"w and seats up to four. It comes in cherry, walnut, maple, oak, or ash. Options include engraved logo or seal, wire management, and task lighting. Further customizations, including alternate sizes, are available. List Price: as shown, $1,385. Huston & Co, 207-967-2345, www.hustonandcompany.com