Custom Lighting Solutions for Public Libraries

library shelving lights rangesA 45-year-old public library had their own distinct vision to completely transform and modernize their building in their reconstruction project. The newly renovated library would incorporate many updated interior design aspects, including library shelving lights ranges and lighting on stacks and display shelves as well as 16′ high book shelving created in an alcove in the basement wall for storing old books. Several engineered-to-order solutions were designed and created for this specific application to meet the library’s unique requirements. Click here to see more of our cantilever library shelving solutions.

Lighting on Shelving, Stacks, & Display Shelves

The library aimed for a luminous, calming atmosphere created through plenty of interior lighting along the stacks and display shelves. To produce the proper lighting conditions throughout all areas of the library, the book shelves were illuminated all the way to the floor. Specially engineered housings were used to fit and cover the lighting fixtures to the cantilever shelving. Some housings were cut every several inches at the top to allow lighting to reflect against the white ceiling, creating an indirect lighting effect. The wiring was run along the center of the shelves to conceal them.lighting on stacks display shelves

Face-out end panel sorter units were also engineered to fit with a variety of shelf types. Angled shelves on end panels provide an extra display for special library books. Magnetic labels can also be attached to the end panels on their sides for easy and flexible identification of book aisles that can be changed at any time.

The alcove in the wall at one end of the library basement was also converted into 16′ high shelving for storing old books no longer in the main library collection. The specially engineered shelving utilized cantilever frames on each wall and cantilever protruding on each end to support and hold the books. Covers were placed along the height of the shelving that could be easily lifted, which allowed the library to add and adjust the book shelving as needed.

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Contact Us for Custom Library Shelving Lights Ranges

Southwest Solutions Group® provides standard and customized solutions just like this one. We will even provide you with a free consultation to determine your exact needs and specifications before the design process begins. For more information or to speak with a library storage specialist, call us at 1-800-803-1083 or send us a message today.

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