Versatile Library Displays: Invitations to Discovery
Library book display furniture in public and school libraries can transform how we interact with books and information. Librarians face the challenge of creating environments that not only house thousands of books, but also actively welcome visitors, with the goal of getting them to engage with all the library has to offer. This is where library book display furniture comes in – librarians can present book collections and their current “Library of Things” in compelling ways that invite visitors to explore and learn.
Thoughtfully designed library book display stands aren’t just shelves; they’re merchandising opportunities and dynamic staging grounds that get books moving. Whether in a bustling K-12 school library, a public library, or an academic library, freestanding book staging can break up the monotony of traditional shelving, fostering visual interest as it draws patrons deeper into the library’s offerings.
“At Agati, we’ve been inspired to design our library displays from working with the American Library Association for over 35 years. While serving on the Library Management Association Committee, I had the pleasure of speaking with many librarians and interior designers about their needs. I learned that the last thing a librarian wants is for a book to sit idly on a shelf. So, we set out to design displays that would make visitors feel like they’re not in an old-fashioned library, but instead in an intriguing boutique bookstore.” – Joe A. Agati, Founder, Agati Furniture
