Gresswell | WF Education 2023

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Orders of less than £75 are subject to a £7.50 delivery charge (within UK mainland).

We aim to dispatch all stocked items ordered before 11am, on the same day.

*Some furniture and made-to-order items are excluded

Gresswell, as part of the WF Education Group is committed to excellent customer support and providing you with efficient and innovative solutions to support your library. Stock up and get ahead!

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Products when you need them

We understand that sometimes you need your order in a hurry, which is why we offer a fast, reliable 48-hour delivery on our stocked essentials. For products built to your needswe have included an indication of lead time.

3 weeks

The important bit…

Need advice?

Please, call our friendly Customer Support team (Mon - Fri, 8.30am - 5pm, excl. Bank Holidays) on 01743 812 200 for advice on your delivery options, prices, and product selection. We offer additional delivery options including guaranteed next day.

We also have an experienced in-house Design and Project Management team who are available to help you with upgrade and fitout projects.

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Design it, fit it and fill it with WF Education!

Our design team can help with your next amazing library space, using our truly turnkey in-house service – dealing with one friendly team, from render to reality.

We are an expert ISO 9001 accredited team, drawing expertise from our in-house space designers, layout and space planners, education and public sector health and safety specialists as well as consulting regularly with librarians and educators.

We understand that for most teams, redesigning a public or educational library space may only happen a few times during a career. For us it’s our passion and we will happily support you and share our expertise to create spaces that work, every step of the way.

“My position is to oversee and drive the design of amazing spaces. The essence of engaging design will always be about people - how they use a space and how it makes them feel. It is about the realities of what makes for an attractive, inspiring, and meaningful environment, not about passing fads or fashion. It is rewarding to work closely with our clients to identify their vision and then translating that into full design solutions.”

Michaela Lancaster, Head of Design

Our specialist design team will consult with you and your colleagues to make layout suggestions which will maximise your space and budget. We have taken care that the elements we offer are robust and appropriate for use and here we place great importance on providing quality furniture,

equipment, and resources, that will stand the test of time.

For full fit-out projects or multiple spaces we will illustrate our ideas using CAD drawings and, if appropriate, 3D colour renders to help you visualise the proposed space.

Hillbourne Primary School, Dorset

Create zones…

Quality and function are our priority. Our furniture solutions have been intelligently designed to perfectly meet your needs. Create zones and dedicated spaces to better accommodate all your library users and diversify the use of your space.

Our ranges can help you create a modern and flexible educational and cultural space. Choose from our shelving ranges, our mobile furniture, and our specialised supplies.

From custom space planning to the selection of specialised library equipment, our friendly team is there to advise and guide you. We have an in-house design and project management team and a dedicated Customer Support department to advise you.

…and dedicated spaces

We work with library professionals to design and enhance our ranges of furniture and solutions to keep up with the evolving demands of modern library spaces. Our furniture is flexible, to allow you to create a functional and modular space according to the activities you offer.

The Everna™ range provides options to create dedicated spaces.

This cleverly designed range of modular furniture offers solutions for every permutation of your library space, including shelving, dens, study areas, display options, scribble boards and storage options.

Our Cantilibra™ shelving system is mobile and customisable and can facilitate fast changes to the layout of your space to accommodate events, performances, or exhibitions.

We have ranges of soft seating that encourages young people to curl up with a book or dynamic seating that supports movement and are particularly important in collaborative spaces. You can couple these with our tables that have been designed to encourage collaboration, with shapes to create a multitude of configurations. Our book trolleys are excellent quality, easy-to-handle and quiet for easy shelving and management of returns without being noisy.

We have a vast array of book display and browser options to best showcase your materials, with face out options to encourage browsing and selection.

Engaging Teens to Read for Pleasure

Fast-paced, 21st Century sociological shifts have created a Generation Z of teenagers, otherwise known as the ‘iGen’ who are very different from the X and Y generations.

Driven by technology, these digital-ites are hard researchers, avid gamers, and social media experts with a desire to be entertained on demand. The world of smart technology, gaming consoles, and social media platforms has resulted in today’s teen being predominantly driven by technology and reliant on swift access to information on the go. In the minds of the iGen Google has always existed and wi-fi access is the norm – known to be more independent from an early age, and more driven, alert and even entrepreneurial; but on the contrary, are more self-absorbed, can struggle with face-to-face and real-life social situations, are easily distracted and have declining patience levels.

Barriers to Reading

The increasing use of smart devices and technology has transformed the way today’s young adults think and behave. Two of the biggest shifts are reduced attention span and a lack of ‘patience’ and the ability to wait. Fast access to information on the fly is their expectation, which makes the ability to slowly absorb mass information through reading more challenging. Interest plays a large part in this, but it is keeping them engaged regularly and for longer periods which can be the difficulty. If they are interested in the subject, topic or genre then they may be more likely to read, however when it comes to education and mandatory reading the desire decreases and teens will reach for their devices to learn through technological means such as video and imagery rather than a book. The reading agency published research stating that 31%

of adults do not read for pleasure in their free time, and this statistic is as high as 46% for young adults (aged 16 to 24). Even though many secondary schools maintain a focus and momentum on reading for pleasure, statistics significantly reduce to between 17 to 25% for these age groups – averaging less than a quarter of teenagers reading leisurely and in their own time.

Create an environment for reading

As many parents and teachers know, encouraging teenagers to read in the first place can be a battle but how do you maintain interest and build a love for reading once engaged? The learning environment will be one of the biggest engagement tools you’ll have.

Whether a public or school library, the way you present your reading/learning environment will have a huge impact on how interested teens are, how long they spend reading and maintaining a desire that keeps them reading regularly.

• More than 74% of Gen Z spend their free time online

• In the UK Gen Z spends an average of 10.6 hours online every day

• 66% of Gen Z report using more than one internet-connected device at a time

Relaxing in our Everna™ Teen Reading solution - Module 4

WHY CHOOSE EVERNA™ MODULES FOR TEENAGERS?

Young people often feel much more welcomed and valued when libraries create dedicated spaces for them. WF Education worked with librarians and educators to design corner modules specifically intended to engage teenagers to read for pleasure and improve literacy, by giving them immediate access to

OUR SOLUTIONS ARE BASED ON 3 PRINCIPLES:

Perfect combinations of face-up and browser display

Add comfortable seating within easy reach

Create a dedicated space where teens can take ownership

materials and somewhere comfortable to read – whilst giving custodians choice and speed of selection and installation.

We have created “turnkey” solutions, designed to encourage young people to read for pleasure and develop a taste for reading.

ENCOURAGE SPONTANEOUS READING

Optimise engagement and stimulate browsing by increasing the number of display options. It focuses on providing immediate access to teens favourite literature and allows you to highlight authors and genres by showcasing the covers of books on sloped display shelves.

CREATE A COSY ENVIRONMENT

Offer a balance between book presentation and cosy seating nooks to curl up in, where teenagers are tempted to stay, immerse themselves in a book, magazine or graphic novel and read for pleasure. Our integrated dens are designed to draw teenagers into the space. Add other elements of loose seating such as bean bags and cushions.

ENHANCE THEIR EXPERIENCE

Your feedback highlighted the difficulty in appealing to different audiences within your library space. Teenagers preferred visiting the library when they were given a dedicated corner, where they can feel autonomous. If teenagers feel welcome and comfortable, they will stay longer and return more often.

“We use them in our library and every break time students are to be found snuggled up with a book. They have worked particularly well as they provide a comfortable place to browse for those students who are less motivated readers.!”

Laura Ballantye, Subject Leader for Literacy, Beccles Free School

Enduringly popular with teenagers...

Ah the ever popular bean bag! So simple yet so crucial for creating cosy nooks to curl up with a book. It remains a key element in creating spaces dedicated to teenagers. Their enveloping shape has always been popular with younger children, but they are coveted by older children. They

use beanbags to settle down and read on the spot, with the seats informal nature encouraging them to lounge and get comfortable. We know that if teenagers are comfortable, they will stay and read for longer. Beanbags are also a useful and economic way to add a splash of colour to your library space.

A bean bag for every space!

Encourage teenagers to read for pleasure. Scan to read the blog...

There are multiple bean bags available to choose from, so which one would be ideal for your library? It all depends on the use you want to make of them and the audience that will adopt them.

High Back Bean Bag

• Ideal for video games

• Good back and neck support

• Maximum comfort

Smile Chair

• Comfortable seating

• Multifunctional

• Ideal for group activities

Student Bean Bag

• Lightweight

• Great back support

• Younger audience

Giant Floor Bean Bag

• Confortable floor cushion

• Multiple seating positions

• Suitable for all ages

Super Study Bean Bag

• Great back and neck support

• Higher seating position

• Perfect for reading and studying

Indoor/Outdoor Cube

• Modular seating

• Light and easy to carry

• Stackable for compact storage

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Large High Back Indoor/Outdoor Bean Bag

FUNCTIONAL SEATING, PERFECT FOR STUDENTS.

The unique bucket seat design on this high back pod makes this one of the most comfortable bean bags around. Water-resistant and wipe-clean fabric for low maintenance.

Code : 4094382 £99.00

An awkward position or one that requires special effort to maintain is a distraction and can quickly lead to a decline in focus and comfort. So being comfortable contributes to improving the quality of learning.

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Super Study Bean Bag Bold (Pk 3)

THE VERSATILE BEAN BAG THAT CAN BE USED BY STUDENTS OR TEACHERS ALIKE!

The teardrop shaped Super Study Bean Bag offers a higher seating position and gives great back and neck support, perfect for reading and studying. Wipe-clean making them perfect for when the weather permits!

Code : 420035298 £309.00 (Pack of 3)

Student Bean Bag Chair

The Student Bean Bag Chair provides more back support and structure than a regular bean bag but still adds a relaxed feel to breakout areas.

Code : 4211132 £91.00

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Create a more flexible space that fosters focus, creativity and learning, collaboration and socialising with moveable, modular seating. Our ethos supports offering children and young people multiple options of where and how to sit and read or learn.

Give control to young people, at any age to design their own environment and let their imaginations guide them to create seating arrangements that perfectly suit their needs.

Encourage autonomy to create their own space… ... with flexible and moveable seating!

Claria™ seating provides the perfect solution for small cosy spaces or larger collaborative areas. Soft modular seating is less inflexible than sofas where students have to sit in close

quarters and also importantly offers the ability to rearrange the seating according to need. Most importantly this seating range is functional but most of all - FUN!

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The value of comics in libraries: engaging readers, expanding readership...

We recognise the value of comics and graphic novels in libraries, and how best to build and promote a collection that increases literacy and engages readers of all ages.

By working with librarians and the library sector, we have learned:

The multi-literacy superpowers of comics

Innovative ways to shelve, and promote comics in your library

How to build community engagement with your graphic novel collection

Multimodal texts include picture books, text books, graphic novels, and comics, where meaning is conveyed to the reader through varying combinations of visual (still image) written language, and spatial modes.

Comics and graphic novels are great for reluctant readers as they are less overwhelming and supported by visual cues. They are also brilliant for advanced readers because of their concise and efficient writing and the high incidence of rare words.

Embrace interest in these popular materials and invest in furniture to encourage browsing and borrowing.

Quick Pick Displayer – Small PROMOTE YOUR STOCK FROM ALL ANGLES. This Quick Pick Display Unit can hold various sizes of media and books so you can promote your stock without wondering whether it will fit. Its top compartments with face-out display make browsing and borrowing easy.

Code : 4034388 £460.00

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Mobile displayers – Spinners and mobile towers |

Marvellously mobile!

Mobile library book displays make your life much easier! Easily adjust your layouts quickly to showcase popular items or draw attention to new additions to your collection. Browse our range of small footprint mobile displayers.

Whether you have limited space or just want to switch up your layouts, our mobile displayers range allows you to highlight your collection wherever and whenever you need to.

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Mobile Spinner Paperback/DVD

EASILY MOVE YOUR COLLECTIONS TO WHERE THEY ARE NEEDED.

Increase the flexibility of your library space with our Mobile Spinner. Available with five tiers to store books and DVDs. The robust turntable ensures easy browsing. Bases are fitted with four castors, two of which are lockable.

Code : 4213706 £389.00

Pick & Choose Unit - Tall

SHOWCASE NEW ADDITIONS AND POPULAR TITLES

Our Pick & Choose Display Unit combines display and storage to promote a specific genre or topic. Each tier features two display shelves and two storage shelves. Mobile and easy to move with built-in lockable castors.

Code : 4218414 £635.00

Mobile displayers – Book and magazine display |

Mobile Express Display Unit - 4 Sided Shelf Display

GREAT FOR MULTIMEDIA AND SPECIAL COLLECTIONS.

Make an eye-catching centrepiece with this exclusive display unit to attract attention to collections and new volumes. Add the optional Central Display Stand on top, to provide an elevated position for featured media. Create ‘book store’ style merchandising or use book supports and easels to display all sorts of media.

Code : 4087221 £814.00

Multimedia Display Freestanding

A FUNCTIONAL AND VERSATILE UNIT.

This free-standing Multimedia Display will fit into any environment. Metal inserts allow shelves to reconfigure between holding books and magazines easily, without stripping threads. Combine two single-faced units back-to-back to create a double-faced display. Two 64mm non-locking castors can be added to single-faced units for easy mobility and are available separately.

Code : 4205555 £520.00

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Mobile Library

A MODERN ALL-IN-ONE SOLUTION FOR MOBILE SHELVING.

The Mobile Library features vibrant end panel colours contrasting with the natural look of the birch e ect wood base and shelves. The unit is double-sided and allows the top two shelves on either side to be placed either flat or angled for display purposes, depending on your requirements. Comes with 4 castors, 2 of which are lockable.

Code : 4243219 £691.00

Mobile Displays – Magazine displays

Single-sided

Displayer DISPLAY WITH VERSATILITY.

Mobile displayers with five multi-angle shelves, suitable for featuring books, magazines, newspapers and other literature. Made from styrene plastic material, these Single-sided Displayers are designed to be strong but light in structure as well as lighter on your budget.

Code : 4030197 £306.00

Richmond Periodical Unit

AN ATTRACTIVE LIBRARY DISPLAY UNIT STORES PERIODICALS WITH UP-ANDOVER SLOPING SHELVES.

The Richmond Periodical Displayer features five continuous shelves with back storage compartments. Simply lift the shelf up and slide into the unit to reveal storage behind each shelf. Back issues can be stored neatly out of site yet remain easily accessible.

Code : 4055178 £933.00

Hawk Periodical Displayer 20 Compartments

A LIBRARY FAVOURITE FOR MANY YEARS!

The Hawk Periodical Displayer provides face-out display for periodicals, magazines and graphic novels, with an ample display lip to cater for larger journals. Ideal for any busy library and stylish enough for use in reception areas. Back issues can be stored neatly out of sight within the compartments yet remain easily accessible.

Code : 4050822 £1,155.00

Cantilibra™ is an intelligently designed steel shelving system which has been developed to adapt to new uses and to last over time. The beauty of Cantilibra™ is that you can create a bespoke aesthetic, with the flexibility to choose static or mobile elements to design a space that works for you.

Cantilibra™ is versatile, long-lasting, and recommended by librarians!

The original design still forms the basis of today’s innovative range. Manufactured in the UK, Cantilibra™ has stood the test of time – and we continue to develop additional options in the range to create diverse and attractive aesthetics.

Our system is configurable, adaptable and upgradeable.

“Our library needs to be a flexible space without compromising on style and this is what Cantilibra ™ shelving gives us”

Sharon Gilmour - North Ayrshire Council

Treorchy Pontypridd

Pontypridd’s Area Library Manager, Richard Reed, is a longtime fan of the Cantilibra ™ shelving system. Used in over 10 of his libraries in South Wales, it was no surprise the project team chose Cantilibra™ shelving when designing this new £38 million development.

Comprised of three buildings – two office blocks and a flagship iconically shaped community building, it contains shared community facilities, a library, council offices, a leisure and fitness centre, retail units, and a café.

WF Education were engaged by the Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC to design and fit-out the entire Llys Cadwyn library facility.

We collaborated closely with all stakeholders throughout the process to agree a design that really works. We specified and provided the mobile Cantilibra™ shelving in shapes that echoed the buildings curve design along with complementary loose furniture.

We designed elements specific to the new space, which included the reception area, children’s teens focused zone, under stair buggy nook and cosy tactile reading dens.

It was important to the project that the shelving was mobile and could be reconfigured according to the required use of the space.

“Cantilibra shelving is so versatile... other shelving can look great, but it’s no good when you can’t move it.”

Richard Reed - Area Library Manager (South Wales)

Designing your Cantilibra™ system

Easy as

1, 2, 3…

1. Choose your components

2. Select your end panels or bay end displayers

3. Add your accessories

Cantilibra™ standard colours

All Cantilibra™ steel components – shelves, brackets and uprights are supplied with a durable powder coated finish in any of the standard colours shown below.

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These additional colours are available on request:

1. Select your components Select a single or double-sided bay from three different heights (1200, 1500, 1800mm). You can then link these bays to create runs of straight shelving, shapes or zones. The versatility of the system means you can maximise your space by fitting shelving even to the most awkward spaces.

2. Select your end panels or bay end displayers Define your sections, genres, and aesthetics in your library space by personalising the end panels of your shelving. Choose your colour or bespoke graphics on our plain end panels. The only limit is your imagination…

3.

Add your accessories To truly make your system your own, we offer a wide range of useful accessories. You can use our handy pre-defined ‘kits’ to add alternative shelving into your existing system – changing a flat shelf to a display or vice versa, or add in a new element such as a shelf to display games and DVD’s. use layout from teams chat please.

FLEXIBILITY IS KEY

The organisation of workshops, cultural events and multidisciplinary activities requires strong modularity of the space. At WF Education,  we strive to find solutions that allow you to accommodate a diverse audience and

arrange your space according to your needs. Our Everna™ range makes it possible to create flexible, reconfigurable and adaptable spaces, to evolve according to your requirements and those of your users. Creating distinct

Create spaces to encourage collaboration

WHY IS COLLABORATION IMPORTANT?

zones that are specific to an activity or group and can adapt to the changing needs of a modern library space.

Providing regular opportunities to collaborate allows students to explore their ideas to find solutions that are representative of their original vision in a constructive way. It is proven that group work leads to the development of more original solutions. This encourages students to process information and concepts more actively, rather than using their memory of facts and figures.

The benefits of group work include:

Improved information acquisition and retention  (up to 50%!)

Self-discipline and leadership

The acquisition of new skills and knowledge.

Improvement of interpersonal skills and teamwork

Encourages active participation

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Create presentation spaces and encourage participation

The art of presentation is an essential skill for today’s students. It is necessary to regularly offer them the opportunity to develop their skills in different contexts. According to CBI’s Education Development Survey (2010), more than two-thirds of employers (70%) would like teachers to make it a point to develop these skills in their young students.

Presentation skills are important for:

Communicating complex information in a simple way

Communicating thoughts and feelings effectively

Developing self-confidence

Improving professional skills

Create spaces that support creativity

Creativity engages the mind and frees it in a way that allows students to better absorb knowledge. Creative participation in discussions nurtures a sense of sharing, teamwork and cooperation. Creativity also promotes mental growth in children by providing the opportunity to try new ideas, new ways of thinking and solving problems.

Create a relaxing space

When space is limited, it is essential to find appropriate places for students to meet or congregate outside of classrooms. The objective of creating relaxation areas is to offer dedicated places that do not resemble the environment of a classic classroom. There are many ways to achieve this, but the focus should be on colour, textures, lighting and furnishings. By selecting these elements carefully, you will create a unique, flexible, creative, alternative educational environment. Relaxation zones could be created throughout campus, using spaces such as hallways, stairways, some library areas, lunchrooms, and outdoor spaces.

The advantages of a relaxation area: Encourages clear and creative thinking. Contributes to well-being. Promotes social interaction. Encourages a sense of community

MADE TO EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO EXPLORE LITERATURE, EXPAND THEIR HORIZONS AND IMPROVE LITERACY

Idsall School in Shropshire approached WF Education as they needed a complete library re-vamp. Describing their old space as ‘cluttered, ‘dingy’ and ‘outdated’, they wanted a new modern style to increase interaction with their library service. They also felt like their space was not being utilised to its full potential.

As the students returned from the Summer holidays they were stunned by the transformation...

A student commented, ‘I was honestly amazed; I knew they were making a new library, but I didn’t expect it to be this much better!’

Vicky, Idsall’s LRC Manager, said the old library was not a very welcoming environment and noticed the students were not using the library facilities very often.

‘The old library had been here for 20 years plus; it was old and crowded and not the best environment to study in.’

Since the term started, she said she has already noticed an increase in visitors. She said students are eager to come in and see the changes, and tend to hang around for longer, using the space to study, use the computers and to read.

Vicky also said the new library was a much nicer environment to spend time in, not only for the students, but for herself too.

‘Wow, I love it,’ was her first impression.

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Encourage collaboration...

Collaboration is one of the key four soft skills, and today is recognised and valued by organisations across the globe. The concept of a collaborative space stems from the emergence of alternative places dedicated to sharing ideas and working on projects together.

It is essential that both public and educational libraries offer spaces that delivers an environment that encourages communication and teamwork. Somewhere they can share ideas, mindmap, as well as hold workshops, conferences and presentations!

Access to these spaces are linked to having a modular and adaptable space, depending on the needs of the users.

We must be able to adapt the space we have with light, easy-to-move furniture, and portable IT equipment such as tablets, laptops and Wi-Fi.

Create collaborative seating areas with Claria™ modular seating. Watch the video!

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Collaboration – A key skill

Why is teamwork important? Providing regular opportunities to work together allows students to share and challenge each other’s ideas in a constructive way. Team members can also motivate each other and inspire new thought processes. It is proven that group work leads to the development of more original solutions and better results. This encourages students to process information and concepts more actively, rather than using memory for facts and figures.

Benefits of collaboration include:

√ Improved acquisition and retention of information (up to 50%)

√ Self-discipline and leadership

√ Acquisition of new skills and knowledge

√ Interpersonal skills

Connect Table

VERSATILE AND FUNKY.

The flexible and dynamic shape of the Connect Table makes it a brilliant solution. Connect Tables can seat one person within a classroom environment or up to three people when a full working space is not essential.

Code : 4080632 £175.00

Jewel Table

ULTIMATE VERSATILITY WITH ENDLESS SHAPE COMBINATIONS. The stylish modular design of the Jewel Table is extremely versatile, providing working space for large groups of pupils when placed in numerous shape combinations. Three tables together create a hexagonal table of 1730mm diameter.

Code : 4080621 £285.00

88% believe collaboration accelerates decision making. (Next Plane)

75% of employers rate team work and collaboration as “very important.” (Queens University)

56% of respondents said that they were happier when they collaborated. (Oscar Berg)

IGNITING CURIOSITY, SUPPORTING LITERACY SKILLS, CREATING A READING CULTURE…

In order to inspire children to read, it is important to create a dedicated space for them, with suitable furniture where the books displayed forward are books suitable for their age. It is essential to give them access to a variety of books, which helps to ignite their interest, make them independent and introduce them to the world of reading.

Reading for fun is the best way for a child to learn to love reading. The choice of reading material contributes to making children readers for life. Children who choose what they read are more interested and retain information better. We created dedicated age-appropriate reading modules designed to encourage this young audience to read and develop a taste for reading.

OUR SPACES ARE BASED ON 3 PRINCIPLES:

INVITE SPONTANEOUS READING

It is much more stimulating for younger children to browse the colourful front cover of a book rather than its spine, particularly if they can’t yet read. A child will be more likely to explore a book if they like the cover.

ENCOURAGE THEM TO READ INSTANTLY

By offering comfortable and playful seating in the immediate vicinity, children will be tempted to sit, relax, and immerse themselves in a book. Our cosy alcoves encourage children to consult on the spot, attracting them instantly.

CATCH THEIR EYE AND STIMULATE THEIR INTEREST

Make reading and storytime fun by creating cosy dedicated spaces where children feel comfortable and welcomed. Our modules create immersive spaces with bright colours and age-appropriate graphics that let them know they’re in the right place.

How it works…

√ Select your module

√ Choose your colour scheme

√ Add extra elements

Each module has three options:

Cultivating a space in the library that younger children can activate and own sends a strong signal they are valued and welcome.

Choose from our four pre-defined solutions, with options to create spaces with a considered balance of book capacity and browsing opportunities or offer more stock capacity or more presentation shelving in your space.

Each module is different and offers you a specific space requirement, book capacity and recommended number of students.

A – optimise engagement by increasing the number of displays and seating options.

B – a balance which optimises the mix between seats, storage and displays.

C – maximises storage capacity for libraries with a smaller footprint and large literature stock.

Module 1

For limited spaces and for maximum visibility. Create a welcoming corner with this module completely open on two sides.

Choose option A, B or C depending on your book collection and the purpose of your space.

Area: 12.6m².

Capacity: 6 people.

Maximum book capacity: 1090

Module 2

Price: from £5,600*

For limited spaces and for maximum visibility. Create a welcoming corner with this module Our single and double alcoves are perfect for promoting reading, without weighing down the space thanks to maintained visibility.

Choose your option A, B or C depending on your book collection and the purpose of your space. Area: 14m².

Capacity: 6 people.

Maximum book capacity: 1281

Module 3

Price: from £9,230*

Create the ideal children’s reading area with two double alcoves that perfectly define the space and encourage independence.

Choose your option A, B or C according to your book collection and the purpose of your space.

Area: 15m².

Capacity: 8 people.

Maximum book capacity: 1464

Module 4

Price: from £9,360*

For limited spaces and for maximum visibility. Create a welcoming corner with this module This space dedicated to activities is a real source of inspiration, without altering the clam of the other areas of the library.

Choose your option A, B or C depending on your book collection and the purpose of your space. Area: 22m².

Capacity: 25 people.

Maximum book capacity: 1401

Specify your desired colour: Curry Yellow, Vincenza Oak, or Kiwi Green.

Price: from £8,815*

*This cost includes delivery to mainland UK destinations and full installation **Our from prices do not include extra loose elements, e.g., bean bags, browsers, Claria ™ etc.

“Gold standard library provision and a reading for pleasure culture have a transformational impact on children’s lives.”

Cressida Cowell, former Children’s Laureate.

Module 1, option B, presented in Vicenza Oak.

Module 3, option B, presented in Curry Yellow.

Module 2, option B, presented in Curry Yellow.

Module 4, option B, presented in Kiwi Green.

Read more of our case studies...

From render to reality!

Based in Tonbridge in Kent the Paddock Wood Library was founded in 1889 and has been serving the community ever since. Their range of services are wide, it deals mostly with public issues from social services to business, community, education, learning, health, wellbeing, culture, job services, transportation and much more.

WF Education Group were asked to design the upgraded area after completing a mini refurbishment at the Kent History and Library Centre.

Our design team were able to refine and communicate our design remotely via Teams calls, producing the quote/visuals/suggested colour schemes within 2 weeks of the initial enquiry. To fit with the library’s schedule for shut down, the project and installation needed to be turned around fast.

We created a space using our Everna™ range as it fitted with what they wanted from within the space… modern, attractive, and flexible – everything the original library wasn’t.

Sarah Gilbert – Assistant Service Manager

The carefully considered modular elements of the Everna™ system allows for limitless combinations of colours, application and layout.

Though not a large space, the design incorporated designated ‘zones’ for adults, children, and IT users, as well as a help desk, self-issue station and a quick picks section.

The double-sided shelving units maximise the space for book stock, while adding essential display shelving, particularly in the children’s area. Woodland themed graphics, cushions and rugs accentuated the outside in feel of the upgraded space to appeal to a younger audience.

To give the space a cohesive feel, our designers suggested that the shelving was clad in one colour – kiwi green, giving the space a real identity.

“We absolutely love it! We are so pleased!”

Your Space. Your Design.

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Download our guide to successfully managing the process of planning and implementing a new or refurbished library interior.

The scope for designing a library space is broad (and will only get broader!) and needs to take a considered, strategic, collaborative approach.

A successful outcome for any project depends on sound detailed planning and consultation during the preliminary stages and then adhering to these plans.

Your project team may be required to learn new skills such as: reading plans and scaling interpreting drawings producing and distributing relevant meeting notes scheduling timeline meetings and communicating across sometimes multiplatform channels

Our guide can help you navigate the entire journey.

The WF Education design team provides you with practical advice and tips based on our experiences and observations gained from designing inspiring spaces for over three decades.

Mobile Picture Book Kinderbox

PUT BOOKS WITHIN EASY REACH.

Mobile Picture Book Kinderbox with extra space underneath to facilitate the storage of big books.

Body supplied in beech with a choice of end panel accent colours.

Code: 4211792 £244.00

4 bay Kinderbox with Legs COMPACT BROWSER, COMPACT PRICE. This smart Kinderbox with four compartments is perfect for storing all your books. Made from MDF and finished in beech.

Code: 4080181 £135.00

6 bay Kinderbox with Castors

THE PERFECT HEIGHT FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN TO BROWSE.

A mobile Kinderbox with six compartments configuration, ideal for storing a higher volume of books. Made from MDF and finished in beech.

Code: 4080214 £169.00

Junior Ripple Mobile Kinderbox

Soft, bright or muted colours, there’s a Ripple Mobile Kinderbox that will perfectly fit your library’s children’s area. Features four compartments and a shelf for big books.

Code: 4211759 £268.00

Slimline Kinderbox Cubby Hole Unit AT ONLY 300MM DEEP, THIS SLIMLINE KINDERBOX IS IDEAL WHERE SPACE IS LIMITED. With four upper compartments for face-on book storage and four lower cubby holes for spine on display, you can make maximum use of minimal space.

Code: 4220790

Colour Range A £303.00

Code: 4220801

Colour Range B £383.00

Static Face On Book Display Unit

DISPLAY BOOKS FACE-ON OR SPINE-ON

Designed and sized for children’s environments. Supplied with beech end panels as standard, with a choice of accent colours.

Code: 4202838 £251.00

Low Paperback Library Spinner

HIGH CAPACITY STORAGE IN A SMALL FOOTPRINT. Five-tiers spinner with low base providing easy access to all ages. Can store over 100 books.

Code: 4220713 £341.00

Children’s Picture Book Spinner

PROVIDES A LARGE AMOUNT OF STORAGE WITHIN A SMALL FOOTPRINT.

The Children’s Picture Book Spinner has been specially designed to accommodate picture books and provide easy access for younger children.

Code: 4211880 £419.00

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Chloe Caterpillar Carpet

UN ABC, 123, THAT’S HOW EASY IT CAN BE!

The giant alphabet caterpillar and numeracy ladybirds that are featured on this brightly coloured carpet are great for encouraging cross-curricular learning through interaction and play.

Dimensions: L3000 x W2000 mm.

Code : 4081941 £273.00

Multi-cultural welcome carpet

BIENVENUE, WILLKOMMEN, MERHBA, WITAMY, WELCOME!

Give everyone a warm welcome! The Multi-cultural Welcome Carpet shows children from different cultures and the word ‘Welcome’ in multiple languages.

Dimensions: L2000 x W1300 mm.

Code : 4070875 £95.00

Alphabet Carpet

DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE LEARNING THROUGH INTERACTION AND PLAY.

This large Alphabet Carpet is colourful and visually appealing with word, letter and picture associations. Designed specifically with the Key Stage 1 Literacy Curriculum in mind, this carpet is ideal to encourage word and letter recognition in a fun, interactive way.

Dimensions: L3000 x W2000 mm.

Code : 4106867 £273.00

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24 Donut Reading Cushions and Trolley

SAFE, STACKABLE SEATING.

Create a soft seating area with these easy to stack and store reading cushions, children will love taking a cushion off the trolley when sitting down at storytime.

Carry Cushions Set

PERFECT FOR STORYTIME OR ACTIVITY SESSIONS.

The Carry Cushion Set includes 10 cushions which can be used virtually anywhere. Perfect for storytime and activity sessions, the cushions pack away neatly in the supplied storage bag.

Minibeast Modular Caterpillar Set

GETTING OUTDOORS ISN’T PRACTICAL? BRING THE OUTDOORS IN! The Caterpillar Modular Bean Seat seats up to six children and can be re-arranged into a flower shape or used separately.

Childrens High Back Pod Brights 5 Pk

IDEAL FOR INDEPENDENT READING, STUDYING, OR GAMING. The Kids High Back Bean Bag is a bright comfortable seat, combining excellent back and neck support. Suitable for ages 3-10. Sold by pack of 5.

Learning environments can affect a child’s academic progress over a year by as much as 25%.

“Having an appealing area in the classroom means that children are motivated to want to go and read there. They enjoy the comfort and the informality that it brings, which is relaxing and different to the normal classroom set up, especially in KS2.”

Gail Mason, Year Six Teacher, St Mary’s Catholic Primary School

Shhhh...

...it’s a LibraryQuietTM Trolley

Why pick a LibraryQuietTMTrolley?

Effortless and lightweight carriage of books and media

A silent solution – no noise and disruption to patrons and students

Easy manoeuvrability around tight corners and corridors

Hard-wearing, strong and durable for daily use

Minimise the risk of books and media being damaged and dropped

Time-saving transportation of multiple books in a single journey

Beautifully designed with a modern aesthetic

A funky pop of colour in your library

Regular use of an unsuitable trolley could have a negative impact on your musculoskeletal health, and nobody likes a squeaky wheel or books that slip off when cornering!

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Add a pop of vibrancy to your library with our 6 available colours:

Trolleys are available in a slimline or standard model and with sloping or flat shelves.

Dimensions:

1130 mm (H) x 432 mm (D).

Slimline: 457 mm (W).

Standard: 787 mm (W)

• 18-gauge steel shelves with 25mm sq. (1”) 18-gauge frame

• Powder coat finish

• 127mm rubber swivel castors, two of which are lockable

• 56kg capacity per shelf

3 Sloping Shelf Standard Book Trolley Code: 4088420 £315.00

6 Sloping Shelf Slimline Book Trolley Code: 4089916 £340.00

6 Sloping Shelf Standard Book Trolley Code: 4088409 £345.00

3 Flat Shelf Book Trolley Code: 4089927 £315.00

3 Sloping Shelf Slimline Book Trolley Code: 4089905 £259.00

EVERY LIBRARIAN HAS A FAVOURITE TROLLEY...

...could this be yours? Our metal and wood Cantilibra™ book trolley’s will add a touch of class to your library, matching perfectly with your Cantilibra™ shelving.

Choose from 4 models, a standard width for maximum capacity and a narrower version, ideal for positioning at the end of the bay or in the narrowest aisles.

√ 25 mm metal structure - white colour

√ MFC panels th. 18 mm, colour: onyx grey. ABS edges

√ Metal shelves - white colour

√ 4 swivel castors Ø128 mm, 2 of which with brakes

Our Cantilibra™ trolleys are manufactured in the UK with the same specification as our shelving and we guarantee the same long-lasting quality.

If you like CantilibraTM shelving, you’ll LOVE our CantilibraTM trolley!

WF book returns

• Fully weather resistant

• Anti–drill radial cam locks

• Concealed hinges

• Lockable letterboxes

• Spring-loaded tray inside the cart topped with 18mm foam to reduce impact to books when posted

• Roller cradle and drop guides assist the book into the trolley

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WF outdoor 250 book return with cart Code: 4245386 £3,705.00

Wall mounted book returns and book carts available online

WF outdoor dual book return with cart Code: 4245364 £3,785.00

WF outdoor 100 book return with cart Code: 4245375 £2,695.00

Presentation and exhibition

Sometimes it can be the surprise part of a librarian’s role – creating engaging and inspirational displays, presentations, and exhibitions to pique the interest of your library visitors!

But they are an excellent tool to reach out to library users and to encourage the wider community to visit your space. Preparing them can be time-consuming and having the right tools and equipment is essential for making life easier!

Why are displays and exhibitions important to libraries?

Teaching tool

A display is a is a wonderful opportunity for the library to organise materials around a theme and present that to its audiences as a self-learning experience. People can interact with the display in their own time.

Attract new audiences

Something new in the library can create a buzz. Although a libraries core business generates the greatest volume of service and use, often it is the special exhibit that creates excitement. The exhibit may get coverage in a local newspaper or produce content for your website and social feeds.

Professional development opportunity

Exhibitions call for a librarian’s best thinking, research, creative, writing, planning, organising, and time management skills.

Use of unique collections

Some collections, particularly materials in Special Collections and Archives, will seldom be seen by your patrons or used unless they are physically presented in your library space.

Develop partnerships

Creating an exhibition or display on behalf of authors, local groups and organisations, artists or historians provides opportunities to develop relationships within the community and encourage diverse groups to visit a space they may not ordinarily visit.

Modular Panel & Pole System - 8 panels EASILY EXTENDABLE TO SUIT YOUR EXHIBITION REQUIREMENTS.

Busyscreen Mobile Panel DIVIDE AND DISPLAY. These popular mobile screen panels combine stability with mobility. Loop nylon panels are Velcro® friendly and pinnable.

Busyfold Light Kit - 6 Panel + header LIGHTWEIGHT, FOLDING PANEL SYSTEM. A popular choice, this folding display system uses lightweight panels. The top and bottom panels are linked with flexible hinges, and clip on top of each other for easy assembly.

Standard 600 x 900mm panels can be mounted portrait or landscape on the 1800mm high poles using the C clips provided.

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Whiteboards and noticeboards

A library staple whiteboards and noticeboards are a simple way of communication visually with your library visitors.

The primary function of noticeboards boards located in the library, and any other space designated for the display of notices, is to provide information to library users about events or services of a cultural, educational, or community nature.

Whiteboards can be used to communicate temporary messages or wayfinding with either wall-mounted of mobile boards. Encourage creativity by using boards in children’s or teenage zones.

Eco-colour™ Resist-a-Flame® Mobile Noticeboards

TAKE YOUR MESSAGE TO YOUR AUDIENCE.

Fully mobile, double-sided noticeboard covered in a fire-resistant woven cloth. Height adjustable with 4x castors, two of which are lockable. Meet the latest building and fire regulations.

Economy Revolving Whiteboard

WHITEBOARD ON WHEELS.

Increase your presentation space with this double-sided, revolving whiteboard. Rotates through horizontal axis. Manoeuvres easily on 4x castors, two of which are lockable.

Code : Available in 2 sizes, please see online for details.

From £213.00

Aluminium Framed Noticeboard

THE ECONOMICAL SOLUTION FOR DISPLAYING YOUR NOTICES.

Draw attention to announcements with our practical Aluminium Framed Noticeboards. Fixings supplied including corner caps. Felt surface accepts both pins and Velcro® and is colourfast to BS1006.

Eco-friendly Felt Noticeboard

OUR MOST POPULAR NOTICEBOARD!

High quality finish board. Constructed from a large proportion of recycled materials. Supplied complete with fixing kit.

5 Display Tips

The books should be the stars

Choose books with fresh, visually appealing covers in good condition.

Displays should be popular

While time should be spent filling a display fixture, the ultimate goal is to empty it! Change up topics day-to-day if this isn’t happening.

Use props judiciously to catch the eye

A beach ball and a towel for a travel display, Wonka bars and golden tickets for Roald Dahl...you get the idea!

Let current events inspire your displays

Relate your collection to real life events and topics. The Black Lives Matter movement, cost of living, mental health, the war in Ukraine etc...

Make checkout clear

You want them to check display items out, so make it clear that they can and where! This may be obvious to you, but it not always for the customer.

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Encourage browsing...

It is important to let patrons choose their own reading materials, but it can be intimidating for less confident readers. There is such a variety of new authors, formats and genres that it is essential to guide and accompany them in their selection, especially for readers with shorter levels of concentration and patience, as can be the case with Generation Z.

Acrylic Easels

DISPLAY NEW TITLES. Feature new arrivals or award-winning titles with these attractive Acrylic Easels. Retaining lips keep displayed items upright.

Code : 4060843

H150 x W103 x D163 mm

Code : 4060854

H170 x W100 x D185 mm

Coloured Easels

BRIGHTEN UP YOUR SHELVES. These coloured easels provide a simple and colourful means for displaying your books. Available in four vibrant primary colours.

Wire Book Easels

SHOW OFF YOUR SPECIAL ITEMS. The all-purpose design, economical and functional wire book easels show materials to their best advantage.

£3.90

£4.20

Code : 4092534

£3.30

Code : Multiple sizes available, please see online for details.

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Displays should be current, changed regularly, and should meet the interests and needs of your library community. Mix up how and where you choose to display your newest titles.

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Budget Acrylic Book Stands

A SIMPLE YET HIGHLY EFFECTIVE DISPLAY TOOL.

Displays books, DVDs or CDs. Show new arrivals or most popular books. Stands are lightweight, durable and self-stacking.

Code : Multiple options available, please see online for details.

From £3.70

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Clear Acrylic Book Stand

DISPLAY BOOKS CLEARLY AND EASILY.

3mm Clear Acrylic Book Stand. Suitable for most sized books. 50mm ledge and 20mm retaining lip.

Code : 401257515

Heavy-Duty Acrylic Stand

PROMOTE YOUR POPULAR TITLES WITH OUR ACRYLIC BOOKSTAND Made from high impact, clear 2mm, medium weight acrylic.

Code : 4053759

Today’s readers need to be enticed and encouraged to explore all your collection has to offer. And they need you as a guide.

Our dynamic shelving and organisation products will make guiding and engaging your readers easier than ever. Whether you choose displays, bookends, signage, face out display, or any of our other shelving supports, you’re sure to spark curiosity, stimulate learning, and encourage reading! Keep shelves tidy and make browsing easy with best-in-class book supports.

Help your library users find what they need!

Section Guide and Book Support

CLIP-ON BOOK SUPPORT AND SECTION GUIDE ALL IN ONE IN 3 SIMPLE STEPS - SAVES YOU SPACE AND MONEY. The Book End Support clips neatly onto any shelf up to 25mm thick. Indexing is made easier using optional flat or triangular clear plastic label holders (label holders and labels are sold separately, please see online for details).

Acrylic Book Ends - Set of 2 KEEP SHELVES ORGANISED SIMPLY AND EFFECTIVELY. Discreet - will reflect any colour of shelving. Four small rubber feet help prevent slipping and scratching.

Code : 4049040

Clip-On Book Support Only £3.80

Library Shelf Markers/Finder

FIND BOOKS WITH EASE. Use these Shelf Finders as dividers, index markers and label holders. Available in a choice of five colours, so you can code your classifications for instant recognition. Suitable for shelves up to 25mm thick.

: 4088255 £4.20

Code : 4051141 £14.30

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Titan Standard and Oversize Book Supports

STRONG STEEL BOOK SUPPORTS WILL LAST A LIFETIME. Keep books, binders and any shelved material upright and in place. Feature side ribbing for extra strength and rigidity. Coated in scratch and chip resistant textured powder paint.

Code : 4095471

Standard Book Support

Code : 4059622

Oversize Book Support

Standard and Quarto Book Supports

DURABLE SUPPORTS AT A GREAT PRICE.

These popular book supports are pressed from heavy-gauge sheet steel and coated with a scratch-resistant, non-fade paint. Hand buffed for smooth, round edges.

Shelf Label Holder and Book Support

KEEP BOOKS IDENTIFIED AND UPRIGHT. Popular high quality steel shelf label holder with a book support built-in (left hand or right hand). Insert cards with plastic covers sold separately.

Code : 4229898

Shelf Label Holder and Support Right Hand Side £6.00

Code : 4229909

Shelf Label Holder and Support Left Hand Side £6.00

Code : 4048985

Standard Book Support £4.70

Code : 4048996

Quarto Book Support £5.60

Tattle Tape B2 Strips Paperback

COMPATIBLE WITH ALL ELECTROMAGNETIC SECURITY SYSTEMS

B2 Tapes have double-sided adhesive for applying between the pages of books and periodicals. Extra-long liner for easy insertion into the gutter of the book. Archival-quality adhesive.

Code : 4057004

£198.00

P-Touch PT-D600VP Machine

The Brother P-Touch D600VP machine comes supplied with user guide, carry case, mains adaptor (UK plug) and 1x 24mm black/white tape. Barcode and vertical printing. 7 print lines. QWERTY keyboard. 20-character x 3 lines LCD screen. 2800-character memory. PC compatible - use as a standalone unit or with the USB cable/software supplied. Automatic cutter. 6 tape widths: 3.5/6/9/12/18/24mm.

P-Touch Tapes

BROTHER® TAPES FOR USE WITH P-TOUCH MACHINES.

These TZe labelling tape from Brother are perfect for identifying and labeling items with your P-Touch label maker, even in extreme environments. The tape is waterproof and exceptionally resistant to changes in temperature, so it’ll stay attached in all weathers and conditions.

Code : Multiple sizes available, please see online for details.

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Standard and Heavy-duty Barcode Labels

CHOOSE FROM OUR GREAT VALUE STANDARD BARCODE LABELS OR HEAVY-DUTY, EXTRA STRONG LABELS. Barcode labels that fail to read on the first scan, or read incorrectly, prevent your circulation system from doing its job. Thermal bar code labelling is widely regarded as the quickest and most trouble-free method of scanning because labels are printed with heat-transferred, permanent images that are crisp and clear.

Code : 4097308

Heavy-duty – Pack of 500

Code : 4097363

Standard – Pack of 500

£42.50

£28.40

Code : 4206226 £119.00

Opticon L-50C USB CCD Scanner

IF YOU LOVE THE C37 SCANNER BUT WANT AN UPGRADE, THE L-50 IS THE PERFECT CHOICE.

The L-50 can read barcodes from LCD screens and comes with a stand. When placed in the stand the scanner goes in to auto-trigger mode, scanning as soon as a barcode is placed underneath it, allowing hands free scanning.

TSR Traffic Counter

AN ENTRY LEVEL PEOPLE COUNTING DEVICE.

This Traffic Counter is designed for simple installation on either a permanent or temporary basis. A dual infrared beam is passed across the entrance from a transmitter to a receiver mounted on the opposite side. In and out counts are displayed on the LCD.

Demco Slip-over Covers

REUSABLE BOOK COVERS TO PROTECT PAPERBACKS AND MAGAZINES. Our bestselling book cover suitable for paperbacks, reference books, textbooks and magazines. Strong, clear plastic covers offer protection and increased durability.

Code : Multiple sizes available, please see online for details

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Adaptaroll

TAKE THE HARD WORK OUT OF PROTECTING YOUR BOOKS. Adaptaroll is easy to use and apply - one edge is pre-folded, completing half the work of fitting the jacket. Continuous self-adhesive strip means the other fold can be made quickly and neatly.

Code : Multiple sizes available, please see online for details

From £21.60

Vistafoil GB

ACHIEVE A SMOOTH FINISH WHEN COVERING BOOKS.

The foil on VistaFoil™ GB only bonds to the book 2-4 hours after it has been positioned, making it fully adjustable.

Code : Multiple sizes available, please see online for details

£13.30

Vistafoil HD

SPEND MORE ON BUYING NEW BOOKS INSTEAD OF REPLACING OLD ONES. VistaFoil™ HD offers the same great benefits of the VistaFoil™ GB but with the advantage of being heavy-duty, giving books an even longer shelf-life.

Code : Multiple sizes available, please see online for details

From 15.40

Meet the Book Doctor - First aid for books

Thousands of books represent a significant financial investment.

Protecting books and prolonging their shelf life is essential. Gresswell has been providing book care products for over 80 years. Offering the widest range of specialised products, you can be assured we have the right one for your book care needs.

Prevention is better than cure! Whether paperback or hardback, books are prone to wear and tear. Nobody wants to remove a book from the shelves, retire a title from the library or order unnecessary replacement stock.

However, if a cure is necessary, being able to react quickly to repair damaged books is crucial to maintaining circulation efficiency and prolonging the shelf life of all library materials.

Covers can get ripped and spines can get damaged from regular use. Bookbinding repairs can make books stronger than new and are worth investing in. Gresswell’s Book Repair Centre kit and associated recommended products are ideal for spine repair, reinforcing inside hinges, spines, periodical pages, and even laminating paperback books.

Pages can come loose, either individually or in some cases the whole signature can become detached from the cover. We have a wide range of book and binder tapes and films, suitable for any requirement or budget.

DAY-TO-DAY BOOK REPAIR AND CONSERVATION, BOOK DOCTOR HAS THE REMEDY. This pack was put together following consultation with professional librarians to find out just what was needed on a day-to-day basis to keep books in good repair.

Code : 4001300

£155.00

We offer a wide variety of cost-effective laminates for softcover, hardbacks, and hardback jackets designed to meet different needs, in a variety of different format rolls, sheets, and covers.

Gresswell Book Doctor FOR

Presented in a handy, medium size Gratnell Storage Tray with lid.

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and every break time students are to be found snuggled up with a book. They have worked particularly well as they provide a

“Cantilibra shelving is so versatile... other shelving can look great, but it’s no good when you can’t move it.”

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