Find the shelving that's just right for your library.
Shelving Selection Guide
1. Wood, Steel or Wood Frames & Steel Shelving
First decide if you want wood shelving, steel shelving or wood frames with steel shelves. Wood shelving, though more expensive than steel, offers the inviting warmth of natural beauty. Durable steel provides and economical, long-lasting solution to your shelving needs. A third option is an affordably priced wood case with steel shelves, combining the beauty of wood with the strength of steel. Gaylord offers selections in all three choices.
No matter what type of shelving you need-- flat, periodical, divider, or multimedia-- you will find it in our website. We also have glass door shelving, mobile shelving, and 20"D bookcase shelving for specific purposes.
Flat
General collections and periodicals
Periodical
Periodicals
Multimedia
CDs, DVDs, videocassettes, and audio books
Divider
Children's books, files
Starter & Adder Units
Library shelving can be ordered in "starter" and "adder" sections, or in bookcases. (Starters are 37"W; adders are 36"W). Starter/adder configurations share a single intermediate panel, saving cost and providing a continuous range of shelving. Starter sections generally consist of a top, base, shelves, and two end panels. Adder units have a single "2-sided" intermediate panel in place of the end panels. NOTE: Starter/adder sections from different suppliers may not be compatible. Also, Gaylord adders purchased after 1/1/2004 are not compatible with shelving units purchased prior to that date.
Single- or Double-Faced
Gaylord library shelving is generally available in 42", 48", 60" 72" and 82" heights in single-faced and double-faced sections. Both are available in starter/adder configurations. Single-faced sections should be secured against a wall. Double-faced sections are suitable for free-standing ranges.Single-faced sections are either 10"D or 12"D with 9"D and 11"D shelves. Double-faced sections are 21"D or 25"D with back-to-back 9"D or 11"D shelves respectively.
Number of Shelves
Number of Shelves (Standard)
Shelving Unit
Height
Shelves per
Flat Shelving Unit
Shelves per
Periodical Shelving Unit
42"
3
2
48"
3 or 4
—
60"
5
3
72"
5 or 6
—
82"
6
5
This chart shows the number of shelves per unit. It includes the fixed base shelf. Extra shelves can be ordered.
3. Accessories
We also provide a selection of backs, partitions, end panels, canopy tops and end panel caps. Unless otherwise stated, all 42"H and 48"H shelving features a laminate top to match the natural wood finish. Backs for single-faced shelving and partitions for double-faced shelving are optional and must be ordered separately.
4. Finishes
Select your wood finish. To view the finishes available for each product, click on the product lines below.
Nobody else in the business knows library design, layout, and furniture selection like Bob Scherzer and Heidi Detor. They can answer your technical questions and provide guidance in choosing and arranging pieces to fit your space and budget. They will also supply product details and aid you in developing a new floor arrangement, including 3D CAD drawings which enable you, your staff or your board to see exactly what a proposed configuration will really look like. So whether you want help with a complete floor plan, need to know how much shelving to order, or simply want to know ADA requirements for desk heights, call Bob or Heidi today.
