Public Library Designed for Social Distancing
Discover how strategic space planning helps keep patrons and staff safe in this public library designed for social distancing.
Discover how strategic space planning helps keep patrons and staff safe in this public library designed for social distancing.
Pershing County High School’s library was outdated and badly in need of an update. Together with Demco, Media Specialist Shelly Need turned the old library into a 21st-century hub of learning. Updates included flexible furniture, a modern circulation desk and access to technology.
Situated on the South Side of Chicago, Eisenhower High School is just as bustling inside its walls as it is outside in the city. The Learning Resource Center (LRC) is now used by a greater diversity of the school community due in large part to the flexibility and versatility of its new furniture. The space now […]
The Pierce County Library System is constantly adapting spaces and programs in its 19 libraries to adequately serve their 500,000 patrons. The need to update their service desks in at least 10 library branches led to a partnership with Demco and the discovery of our TechnoLink desks. Facilities Director, Lorie Erickson, was impressed with the […]
The Pierce County Library System is constantly adapting spaces and programs in its 19 libraries to adequately serve their 500,000 patrons. The need to update their service desks in at least 10 library branches led to a partnership with Demco and the discovery of our TechnoLink desks. Facilities Director Lorie Erickson was impressed with the […]
The Pierce County Library System is constantly adapting spaces and programs in its 19 libraries to adequately serve their 500,000 patrons. The need to update their service desks in at least 10 library branches led to a partnership with Demco and the discovery of our TechnoLink desks. Facilities Director Lorie Erickson was impressed with the […]
Ann Antolini School is the only elementary school for 3rd to 6th grade students in the town of New Hartford, CT. With a population of roughly 7,000, these students come from a predominantly rural community consisting of farms, homes and parks. When the time came to update the school’s library they turned to Demco for […]
The beautiful Black Hawk Elementary School Library is a drastic improvement from the over cluttered, nearly inaccessible, no-space-for-anything library which was long overdue for renovation. The new refreshed space has a wonderfully welcoming feel. The bright colors of the ColorScape® furniture, coupled with Palmieri Bloom seating and colorful Smith System® Flavors chairs bring an energy […]
Known as one of the most innovative U.S. library systems, the San José Public Library is a champion of public library design and creative programs.
Imagine a school library with more of an “abandoned warehouse” feel to it than a welcoming space. This was the case for Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School before partnering with Demco.“Books were EVERYWHERE in the old library,” says Chris Albarran, Librarian of Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School. “It was like a book warehouse.”Through Demco’s collaborative design process, […]
The goal of the Washington Elementary School library remodel was to create a literary “hub” that is inspiring, playful and student centered. A spacious feel was desired while improving space utilization and layout yet maintaining the entire collection. Demco played an integral role in taking this vision to reality. Our exclusive ColorScape® line of furnishings […]
The vision for the Lincoln Elementary School Library was for it to be a bright, inviting learning environment that would accommodate multiple teaching spaces — and be appealing to the various age groups. They also needed a flexible space that lent itself to easy mobility.It took more than two years for the vision of this renovation […]
University of Wisconsin-Madison Undergoes 2-Phase Service Desk Upgrade in Campus Libraries
Designed for flexibility, Demco’s TechnoLink® Desks create beautiful, functional service points at UW-Madison’s Helen C. White Library. In a two-phase process over the course of more than 3 years, the University worked collaboratively with Demco interior services experts to give the library a new look with flexible service desks. Phase one of this project consisted […]
Designed for flexibility, Demco’s TechnoLink® Desks create beautiful, functional service points at UW-Madison’s Wendt Commons Library. Part of the second phase of a two-phase process over the course of more than 3 years, the University worked collaboratively with Demco interior services experts to give the library a new look with flexible service desks. Phase one of this project started […]
With the future of library services and the evolving needs of their patrons in mind, the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library worked with library consultant, Kimberly Bolan Cullin and Demco to perform a complete interior renovation of the main floor of their facility in 2011. Originally built in 1968 and expanded in 1997 and again in […]
Modern TechnoLink desks and tables complement the iconic design of the Seattle Public Library. Seattle Public Library felt they needed to move their youth services desk from the back wall to a more visible space. They consulted with Demco on where that space would be and then collaborated with a local designer to make the […]
In 2010 the Richmond Public Library entered the Demco room makeover contest with the hopes of gaining a vibrant new children’s area. To their surprise, they were our big winners! The goal of the Richmond Public Library staff was to “create an inviting parent/child space where parents and children can work side-by-side at computers, share books and enjoy story […]
Willow Glen Branch Library is one of the many San José Public Libraries that has transitioned from a large, stationary circulation desk to a smaller, more functional service model. With the help of Demco designer, Stephen Gower, Willow Glen was able to customize the desk to fit the specific needs of their space, patrons, and staff. The TechnoLink Desk System incorporates both fixed height and height adjustable […]
West Valley Branch Library is one of the many San José Public Libraries that has transitioned from large, stationary circulation desk to smaller, more functional service points. With the help of Demco designer, Stephen Gower, West Valley was able to customize their desks to fit the specific needs of their space, patrons, and staff. The TechnoLink Desk System designed for West Valley Library incorporates both fixed […]
Pearl Avenue Branch Library is one of the many San José Public Libraries that has transitioned from large, stationary circulation desk to smaller, more functional service points. With the help of Demco designer, Stephen Gower, Joyce Ellington was able to customize the desks to fit the specific needs of their space, patrons, and staff. The TechnoLink Desk System designed for Pearl […]
Joyce Ellington Branch Library is one of the many San José Public Libraries that has transitioned from a large, stationary circulation desk to a smaller, more functional service model. With the help of Demco designer, Stephen Gower, Joyce Ellington was able to customize the desk to fit the specific needs of their space, patrons, and staff. The TechnoLink Desk System incorporates […]