for libraries 2014
Welcome Welcome to our 2014 catalogue full of innovative products and ideas to help you reach out to your readers. Many libraries are looking for fast, effective display ideas as they come under pressure to maintain performance with fewer staff and resources. Opening the Book Furniture can help - all of our units have been designed to make books look irresistible and to keep your collection moving. This year we introduce for the first time the SpacePlanner shelving which has been changing library design in the last 5 years. Now you can use Opening the Book s flowing shapes and attractive colours to bring sophistication and vibrancy to any library space. The Curved Bookcase brings the same transformative qualities to children s shelving. The new lightweight Picturebook Unit offers a child-friendly alternative to the traditional kinderbox while everyone who has seen the Book Tree in development has fallen in love with it! Quality service Our in-house distribution centre means we can deliver quickly and efficiently direct to your doorstep and we don t just leave it there. Our specialist delivery team will unpack the units and place them exactly where you need them before removing all packaging for recycling. If you need any advice on book display just give us a call, our knowledgeable team will be happy to help. Call us on 0121 246 2820. Images courtesy of: New Ash Green Library, Kent; Wickersley Library, Rotherham; Harborne Library, Birmingham; St Aubyn s Library Church, Plymouth; City Library, Newcastle; Fullwell Cross Library, Redbridge; Sandsend Library, Hammersmith & Fulham; Deanshanger Library, Northamptonshire; Thame Library, Oxfordshire; Mere Green Library, Birmingham; Fishguard Library, Pembrokeshire; Far Cotton Library, Northamptonshire; Jeavons Wood School, Cambridgeshire. Mid-floor book display Mid-floor areas are important spaces within a library. Everyone transits through them and they are seen from almost every angle. Investing floor space and staff time to create highly visible walk-round displays rewards your readers with an easily accessible choice of books they might never have seen before. And that will reward you with increased issues. 1
SpacePlanner is a flexible, modular system which brings bookstore thinking to library design. Use this system to bring a new dynamic to library spaces when budgets are tight. SpacePlanner is designed to make your books look good. The shelves are fully adjustable and angled so the books are tipped up towards the eye of the viewer. The L-shaped shelf can be reversed to showcase smaller or larger books. Shelves and carcass are neutral colours while coloured tops and end caps bring stylish contrast. SpacePlanner is robustly constructed in 25mm MDF with 18mm shelves; tops and ends are laminated with PVC edging to withstand knocks. The built-in signage system allows graphics to be changed whenever you wish while 100mm brake castors make for easy repositioning. SpacePlanner Mobile Bookcase This compact double-sided unit is perfect for small libraries. You can make browsing alcoves or divide a space with books for different audiences on each side. SpacePlanner Mobile Arc The star of the range features a curved top cap and base to create flowing arcs and attractive propeller shapes. Use this double-sided unit to make a new browsing area, to create an embrace round seating or to manage people flow and draw customers through the space. Here are just a few ways you can configure your space using Mobile Arcs. Code SMB1 Height 1500mm Width 984mm Depth 554mm 8 shelves 890mm wide 850 ex. VAT SpacePlanner Mobile Unit Try adding Zig-zags or Feature Fillers for stunning face-forward impact See page 22 A simple double-sided version without the colour contrast has the same robust, flexible qualities and can be configured in the same inventive ways. Code SMU1 Height 1500mm Width 944mm 650 ex. VAT Depth 544mm 8 shelves 890mm wide Code SMA1 Height 1500mm Width 2280mm 1650 ex. VAT Depth 638mm 16 shelves 890mm wide The contrast tops and end panels are available in... Light Oak Lagon Cerise Emeraude Black Shelves, base and carcass are available in Light Oak or Black. Please specify when ordering. All units are supplied with Explore graphics. 2 visit www.openingthebook.com or call 0121 246 2820 3
The Original Book Pod Everyone loves the elegant curve of our Book Pod. It will bring style and grace to any library space. Fill it with paperbacks or DVDs and watch them fly off the shelves as passers-by can t resist. The Book Pod is practical and attractive, combining face-forward display with a spine-out shelf for easy topping up. Also suitable for DVD display. Please specify adult or children s graphics when you order this unit. Adult graphics Children s graphics Code BP1 Maple BP1B Black Height 1400mm Width 465mm Depth 510mm Holds 45 paperbacks or DVDs 375 ex. VAT Book Pod Leaflet Holders Turn your Book Pod into an attractive leaflet stand. 4 The Book Pods work extremely well, particularly in small spaces, and it s a great pleasure to get rid of cardboard dumpbins. Richmond upon Thames Libraries Size 1 /3 A4 Code BPLD3 Size A5 Code BPLD2 Neat acrylic pockets hold A5 or 1 /3 A4 leaflets so they are easy to browse and take. You can also mix books and leaflets together ideal for promotions like Books on Prescription. 65 ex. VAT per 5 units (any mix of sizes) 5
Double Book Pod The double-sided version of our classic Book Pod which can be placed mid-floor. A compact footprint means the Double Book Pod works well in small spaces and in busy transit areas by catching traffic on the way in and the way out. Also suitable for DVD display. Please specify adult or children s graphics when you order this unit. Adult graphics Children s graphics Code BP2 Maple BP2B Black Height 1400mm Width 465mm Depth 560mm Holds 90 paperbacks or DVDs 550 ex. VAT Book Pod Leaflet Holders Turn your Book Pod into an attractive leaflet stand. 6 Size 1 /3 A4 Code BPLD3 Size A5 Code BPLD2 Neat acrylic pockets hold A5 or 1 /3 A4 leaflets so they are easy to browse and take. You can also mix books and leaflets together ideal for promotions like Books on Prescription. 65 ex. VAT per 5 units (any mix of sizes) We experimented by putting duplicates on a Book Pod and they all issued. Meanwhile the first copies remained on-shelf in their nicely ordered sequence. Hammersmith & Fulham Libraries 7
Free Graphics with all Book Pods Please specify adult or children s graphics when you order any Book Pod. Adult graphics Children s graphics Non-fiction Book Pod Double Non-fiction Book Pod Non-fiction Book Pod Leaflet Holders Non-fiction benefits from face-out display but if you mix large and small books it often looks messy. Use our Non-fiction Book Pod instead - it s designed especially for large format books. Put it against a wall or across a corner to create an instantly attractive promotional space. Please specify adult or children s graphics when you order this unit. Code BP5 Maple BP5B Black Height 1400mm Width 650mm Depth 510mm Holds 27 large format books Libraries often assume their users are focused and know exactly what they want, but today s readers expect to be tempted by product displays. Seeing great book covers turned face-forward makes choosing easy. Please specify adult or children s graphics when you order this unit. Code BP6 Maple BP6B Black Height 1400mm Depth 560mm Width 650mm Holds 54 large format books Great for Tourist Information brochures, arts events or health information. Mix books with leaflets for local music events or add books on language learning, crafts or car maintenance with adult education literature. 1 /3 A4 Code BP5LD3 A5 Code BP5LD2 A4 Code BP5LD1 390 ex. VAT 595 ex. VAT 65 ex. VAT per 5 units (any mix of sizes) 8 visit www.openingthebook.com or call 0121 246 2820 9
Table Unit Bookshops pile bestsellers on tables with tremendous sales success. Our Table Unit enables libraries to exploit the same phenomenon, without the need for multiple copies as it is designed to make individual titles look good next to each other. If you have staff taking online training courses with Opening the Book, offer them one side of the table for a display, and discover for yourself why this is the highest performing unit in our range. Supplied with Quick Choice graphics. Code TbU1 10 Fantastic. Compared to our old pile em high table, it s like John Lewis versus a jumble sale. Surrey Libraries Height 1010mm Width 900mm Depth 1340mm Holds 80 paperbacks 850 ex. VAT 11
Graphic Novel Unit Double Graphic Novel Unit Graphic novels are hugely popular with all ages but can be difficult to display well. Invest in a purpose-designed unit and show you take the reading preferences of this audience seriously. Our Graphic Novel Unit has proved so popular that we have now designed a double-sided version. Place this unit mid-floor and create an instant focal point to draw your customers in. Supplied with a Graphic Novels graphic. Supplied with a Graphic Novels graphic. Also available in Maple - please specify when ordering. Also available in Maple - please specify when ordering. Code GN1 Code GN2 Height 1400mm Width 760mm Depth 560mm Holds 48 Graphic Novels 395 ex. VAT 12 Height 1400mm Width 760mm Depth 760mm Holds 96 Graphic Novels 595 ex. VAT The graphic novels look stunning in it. The younger customers are making a beeline for it now that they can see the covers clearly. Angus Libraries 13
14 Display Trolley Everyone knows library customers love the returns trolley - if someone else has read it, it must be good! However they can look a bit shabby. Smarten up your returns area with our attractive Display Trolley, which combines storage with face-out display. Staff won t need to shelve at all if returned books are borrowed again immediately. Supplied with Just Returned graphics. Code DT1 Height 1000mm Width 960mm Depth 680mm Holds 160 books 595 ex. VAT Counter & table-top book display Table-top displays are a familiar sight in libraries and can be a great focal point for promotions. Building height and all-round visibility into your displays increases the impact and makes them irresistible. The counter is a great promotional area. It s often the first thing a visitor sees so make it look as appealing as possible. Customers can easily be tempted to pick up a book at the same time as accessing other counter functions. 15
Large Table-topper Code TT1 Large Table-topper Transform dull flat tables into tempting book displays. Large Table-toppers will fit most table shapes and create all-round display. Please specify adult or children s graphics when you order this unit. Small Table-topper Table-top displays ensure high-volume issues. Small Table-toppers create display on all four sides and will fit circular, square or rectangular tables. Please specify adult or children s graphics when you order. Flat-backed Table-topper Designed for use against walls and pillars giving great face-out display on three sides. Please specify adult or children s graphics when you order this unit. Adult Your choice of free graphics Code TT1 Large Table-topper Height 500mm Width 725mm Depth 725mm Holds 104 paperbacks 295 ex. VAT Code TT2 Small Table-topper Height 460mm Width 475mm Depth 520mm Holds 44 paperbacks 195 ex. VAT Code TT3 Flat-backed Table-topper Height 500mm Width 725mm Depth 390mm Holds 55 paperbacks 195 ex. VAT 16 Children s 17
Counter-top Unit Ideal on the counter to encourage impulse borrowers to take an extra book. The unit can be angled to catch different customers at different times of day. Please specify adult or children s graphics when you order this unit. Acrylic Counter-top Unit Make small alcoves and window-ledges into promotional spaces using this light, practical unit. Great to display DVDs too. Please specify adult or children s graphics when you order this unit. Code CT1 Code ACT Height 300mm Width 500mm Depth 250mm Holds 12 paperbacks or DVDs 195 ex. VAT Height 335mm Width 470mm Depth 285mm Holds 18 paperbacks or DVDs 150 ex. VAT Your choice of free graphics Adult 18 Children s 19
Special Book of the Day Unit Highlight individual titles on counters or table-tops with this innovative design. Try using different postcards at different times of day to attract new audiences. Can also be used for DVDs. Supplied with 5 free postcard graphics. Code BoD1 Height 270mm Width 230mm Depth 150mm Holds 3 paperbacks or DVDs 225 ex. VAT per 5 units Desktop Unit A neat solution to displaying books in tiny spaces with a compact footprint that still holds four books. Ideal for use next to computers. Can also be used for DVDs. Supplied with 5 free Quick Choice graphics. Code MCT1 Height 350mm Width 155mm Depth 220mm Holds 4 paperbacks or DVDs 100 ex. VAT per 5 units On-shelf book display Get the bookshop look by using these on-shelf acrylics which have been specially created to work in libraries. Cost-effective solutions help you break up the density of spine-out titles with different kinds of face-forward display. All units are made from high-grade acrylic providing maximum support for the books. 20 21
Feature Fillers change the look of shelving in minutes. Hold books upright and highlight individual titles with our popular Feature Fillers. Move them regularly to give the impression you have lots of new books. Small Feature Fillers Our Feature Fillers hold books upright while highlighting individual titles. The free graphic inserts keep shelves fresh and interesting even when books are borrowed. Works well with fiction paperbacks and DVDs. Code FF2 Height 170mm Width 120mm Depth 155mm 170 ex. VAT per 10 units 375 ex. VAT per 25 units Medium Feature Fillers Change the look of a shelving area in minutes and make everyone think you have lots of new books by moving your Feature Fillers around regularly. Works well with hardbacks and smaller non-fiction. Reader quotations Code FF5 Height 225mm Width 175mm Depth 230mm 180 ex. VAT per 10 units 400 ex. VAT per 25 units Large Feature Fillers Display books with strong cover messages to help borrowers find a subject area. Large works well with A4 format books. Code FF1 Height 225mm Width 195mm Depth 230mm 190 ex. VAT per 10 units 425 ex. VAT per 25 units Academic quotations Free Graphics Supplied with your choice of quotation graphics. Please specify when ordering. 22 visit www.openingthebook.com or call 0121 246 2820 23
Small Zig-zag Unit Use Small Zig-zags to bring paperbacks or DVDs to the front of the shelf where they can be seen. If you have metal shelves, ask for gripper-studs to be included as these will stop your units from slipping on the shelf. Height 100mm Width 795mm Depth 140mm Holds 30 paperbacks or DVDs Code ZZ3 230 ex. VAT per 5 units 440 ex. VAT per 10 units Large Zig-zag Unit Large Zig-zags offer a great combination of display and capacity, creating less clutter and making books easier to access. Solves the problem of awkward formats, particularly picturebooks as they all look good on Zig-zags. Ask for gripper-studs to use on metal shelves. Height 220mm Width 800mm Depth 170mm Holds 64 large format books Code ZZ1 250 ex. VAT per 5 units 475 ex. VAT per 10 units Feature Shelf Face-out display in an instant, transforming any standard shelving into high-volume promotional space at a very low cost. Change the look of your library every day by moving Feature Shelves around and people will think you have lots of new books! Supplied with either free Quick Choice graphics or Discover Graphics. Please specify at time of ordering. Height 170mm Width 795mm Depth 220mm Holds 18 paperbacks Code FS1 150 ex. VAT per 5 units 280 ex. VAT per 10 units 24 visit www.openingthebook.com or call 0121 246 2820 25
A to Z Blocks Our A-Z Blocks are sturdy, smart and functional. Made of high grade acrylic, the blocks are an ideal long-term solution for signing your shelves. Supplied with DDA-compliant graphics covering the full alphabet. Code LB2 Small Height 220mm Width 35mm Depth 140mm 160 ex. VAT per 20 units Code LB1 Large Height 280mm Width 35mm Depth 210mm 190 ex. VAT per 20 units Adult graphics Children s graphics Signage Blocks A new alternative for on-shelf-guiding, much easier to see than small shelf labels. Use the graphics supplied or insert your own signage to signal stock categories or on-shelf-promotions wherever you need to. Please specify adult or children s graphics when you order these units. Code FB3 Small Height 170mm Width 115mm Depth 140mm 90 ex. VAT per 5 units All prices include standard delivery. Code FB2 Medium Height 225mm Width 170mm Depth 210mm 95 ex. VAT per 5 units Code FB1 Large Height 250mm Width 190mm Depth 210mm 100 ex. VAT per 5 units 26 visit www.openingthebook.com or call 0121 246 2820 27
Reader to Reader / Me to You Frames Our Reader to Reader and Me to You Frames are the perfect way to spotlight individual titles with personal reader comments to get borrowers talking about and recommending books to other readers. Use on-shelf or in conjunction with Feature Fillers. Supplied with 50 free graphics. Please specify Reader to Reader or Me to You graphics when you order these units. Code R2R2 Height 75mm Width 105mm Depth 145mm 15 ex. VAT per 10 units 28 Reader to Reader / Me to You Feature Fillers Highlight an individual paperback on-shelf and add a personal message. There s nothing like the power of peer recommendation to get books noticed. Supplied with 50 free graphics. Please specify Reader to Reader or Me to You graphics when you order these units. Code FF3 Height 170mm Width 135mm Depth 160mm 175 ex. VAT per 10 units Multimedia display We bring the same depth of research to multimedia presentation as we do to books. Whether it s magazines, leaflets, audio books or DVDs, we make it easy to create smart displays. Clever on-shelf solutions, attractive mid-floor units and a new approach to tidying up that leaflet dumping-ground! 29
Magazine/Journal Unit Double Magazine/Journal Unit 30 30 We love it. Being able to display magazines on both sides gives us so much flexibility. Norfolk Libraries Magazines and journals are often formally displayed on standard shelving. This unit offers a more relaxed approach, highlighting an attractive range of covers to tempt people passing to pick one up on impulse. Try grouping leisure or current affairs magazines together and placing the unit near the appropriate bookstock. Supplied with both Magazines and Journals graphics. Also available in black. Please specify at time of ordering. Code MJU1 Height 1400mm Width 760mm Depth 563mm Holds 36 magazines or journals 395 ex. VAT The double version provides a walk-round display with 24 different titles fully visible. Position it in a social area with comfortable seating and encourage people to keep up to date with the latest journals while taking a break. Supplied with both Magazines and Journals graphics. Also available in black. Please specify at time of ordering. Code MJU2 Height 1400mm Width 760mm Depth 760mm Holds 72 magazines or journals 595 ex. VAT 31
Counter-top Information Unit A neat and compact solution for displaying library or community information. Charges, bye-laws, copyright - all statutory notices can be displayed here, easy for customers to browse or for staff to point to. The stand holds 20 A4 sheets and can be positioned on counters or tables. Code CTIDS1 Height 570mm Width 300mm Depth 310mm 175 ex. VAT 32 Information Display Unit A compact wall-mounted system to manage leaflets as a useful resource. Neat pockets for different sizes of leaflets are slotted into the grooves to hang symmetrically. The central poster flip takes 20 A4 sheets for information on groups or events. A smart solution which avoids clutter and helps customers find the information they need. Supplied with Information graphic and 18 acrylic leaflet holders. Code IDS1 Height 1750mm Width 865mm Depth 80mm This unit requires fixing to a load-bearing wall; instructions are provided. 695 ex. VAT At last our counter is clear! The wall unit looks professional and neat and so do all the leaflets now. Nottinghamshire Libraries 33
CD/DVD A-frame Unit Attractive face-forward display for music and film. Cleverly angled shelves make it easy to flick through CDs and DVDs. Choose the version you need - DVDs both sides, CDs both sides or one side of each. Supplied with DVDs and/or CDs graphics. Height 1400mm Width 950mm Depth 870mm Code AF1 CD A-frame Unit Code AF2 DVD A-frame Unit Code AF3 DVD/CD A-frame Unit 34 Customers really like it as it provides an eye-catching display and holds just the right amount of stock. Highland Libraries Holds 340 CDs 1,100 ex. VAT Holds 160 DVDs 1,100 ex. VAT Holds 170 CDs and 80 DVDs 1,100 ex. VAT 35
Display furniture for children Children s issues are on the up and you can make the most of this growing area with our exciting range of display units. Children are discerning customers so make it easy for them to see, touch and take the books and you will encourage them to make independent choices and to develop a sense of themselves as readers. And everyone knows that reading for pleasure develops skills for life. 36 37
38 Wow, cool, awesome. That s what we hear all the time from our younger borrowers. Says it all really! Havering Libraries Reading Tower A discovery experience, a play area and a secret reading space all in one - the Reading Tower is an exciting central feature guaranteed to create a buzz. Young children can explore picturebooks on the lower level while older children head for the paperbacks above - and there s room for up to six children on each level. Cutaway panels mean children can always be seen and the unit conforms to British Safety Standards. Code RT1 Height 1500mm Width 2200mm Holds 60 picturebooks and 48 paperbacks 2,900 ex. VAT 39
Reading Hideaway If your children s area needs a wow factor, this is the unit to do it. Great book display and a fun design which brings a smile to every face. Children of all ages love to curl up inside with a book. It s practical too, strongly constructed with wipe-clean vinyl cushions. The first Hideaways went into libraries in 2004 and they are still hugely popular with children queuing up to get a turn. Code RH1 Height 1350mm Width 900mm Depth 1100mm Holds 132 paperbacks 1,975 ex. VAT 40 For our new young visitors, they re bowled over and delighted. For our regular visitors they know the drill - grab your books and disappear inside for some me time. The problems come when it s time to leave! Leeds Libraries 43
Supplied with 5 free graphics Reading Nook Rocket Pod At last... a mini version of our hugely popular Reading Hideaway! It has the same wow factor and exciting curves as the bigger version but combines them into a smaller package. Children will love the unusual shape and the secret space. The cushion is wipe-clean vinyl and can seat up to 2 children. Code RN1 Height 1326mm Width 702mm Depth 726mm Holds 140 paperbacks Place the Rocket Pod mid-floor and create an instant focal point which draws children in. The vibrant colour and stunning design attract immediate attention to the books you choose to display. The unit displays paperbacks on both sides and features fun mirror circles and tactile beads on the sides. Code RP1 Height 1500mm Width 625mm Depth 750mm Holds 150 paperbacks : 1,100 ex. VAT Supplied with 5 free graphics. : 600 ex. VAT 42 visit www.openingthebook.com or call 0121 246 2820 43
Picturebook Tunnel Reading Den 44 The mirror inside the tunnels is always a nice surprise for children. We ve put two together so it makes a long tunnel for them to hide in - perfect! Oldham Libraries Children can see a lot more of the book covers in this unit than in traditional kinderboxes. The display is at just the right height to tempt under-5s to look and touch. Stand back and watch them discover the crawl-through tunnel with its mirrored reflections - they ll be hooked! Code PbT1 Height 810mm Width 770mm Depth 750mm Holds 140 picturebooks 450 ex. VAT Use with the Picturebook Tunnel to create a longer tunnel with a secret reading space in the middle. The roll-up door adds play value with room inside for two children to sit and read. Code T1 Height 810mm Width 750mm Depth 760mm 395 ex. VAT 45
Picturebook Wall Unit The face-forward display of our Picturebook Tunnel has been so successful that we have adapted the concept to go against a wall. Deep pockets mean that this unit offers a great combination of capacity and display. Mix Wall Units with mid-floor Tunnels to make an exciting space for under-5s in your library. Code PbWU1 Height 705mm Width 940mm Depth 455mm Holds 120 picturebooks 325 ex. VAT 46 Board Book Wall Unit This unit gives board books their own showcase and it s just the right size to encourage young children to touch the books and make their own choice. Mix and match Board Book Wall Units with Picturebook Wall Units as they have been designed to look good together. Code BbWU1 Height 705mm Width 640mm Depth 455mm Holds 45 board books 325 ex. VAT The new units look great, and it s nice to see the children being able to get the books in and out easily without wrestling with an overpacked kinderbox. Gloucestershire Libraries 47
Picturebook Unit Perfect for use in mid-floor areas to catch the attention younger children. The height and angle of the shelves have been carefully designed for little hands to reach the picturebooks. The unit is lightweight so you can keep it in a prominent position and move it easily when you need to make space for storytime. Code PBU1 Height 620mm Width 572mm Depth 628mm Holds 110 picturebooks 350 ex. VAT Book Tree A fun way to display fiction books in your reading spaces. Designed for use against a wall or pillar, the Tree s branches provide display for up to 80 paperbacks at just the right height for children. Supplied with 4 Feature Fillers which help you to create face-out display for extra impact. Code TREE Height 1500mm Width 695mm Depth 180mm Holds 80 paperbacks 395 ex. VAT 48 visit www.openingthebook.com or call 0121 246 2820 49
Curved Bookcase Our new Curved Bookcase creates a feature in any space, large or small. Children will love the friendly feel of the curved shape. You can group Curved Bookcases together to make flowing S shapes and intimate semi-circles. Forget boring straight rows - use Curved Bookcases to give children discovery spaces within the library. The shelves can be adjusted for paperbacks or picturebooks and non-fiction. You can also use our Feature Fillers to spotlight individual titles turned face-forward - see page 22. The units are mobile so they are easy to move when you want to make space for events. Plus you can keep the library fresh by changing the whole layout without buying anything new! The Curved Bookcase has a light oak frame. The shelves and matching trim are available in green, blue or purple. Please specify when ordering. You can give your library a new look in minutes by simply moving thebookcases without taking a single book off the shelves. Here are just a few suggestions for your library space. Semi-circle Small semi-circle Large semi-circle Pinwheel Small S wave Large S wave Code CB2 Height 1210mm Width 1562mm Depth 720mm Holds 560 paperbacks, 1200 picturebooks or 720 non-fiction books 950 ex.vat 50 50 visit www.openingthebook.com or call 0121 246 2820 51
Small Feature Fillers Our Feature Fillers keep books upright while highlighting individual titles. The ten free graphic inserts keep shelves fresh and interesting even when books are borrowed. Small works well with fiction paperbacks and DVDs. Code FF2 Height 170mm Width 120mm Depth 155mm 170 ex. VAT per 10 units 375 ex. VAT per 25 units All prices include standard delivery. Medium Feature Fillers Change the look of a shelving area in minutes and make everyone think you have lots of new books by moving your Feature Fillers around regularly. Medium works well with hardbacks and smaller non-fiction. Children s graphics Code FF5 Height 225mm Width 170mm Depth 230mm 180 ex. VAT per 10 units 400 ex. VAT per 25 units All prices include standard delivery. Large Feature Fillers Splash Pod We all know how much children love their own private spaces. This unit cleverly combines a cushioned seat on one side and book display on the other, making it the perfect chill-out zone. The 5 shelves provide capacity for over 100 paperbacks and the fun splash design on each side means it brings visual interest as well as giving a view to who s inside. Code SP1 Height 1200mm Width 602mm Depth 698mm Holds 115 paperbacks : 600 ex. VAT Display books with strong cover messages to help children find a subject area and let them choose books to fill your Feature Fillers - a great reader-centred activity. Large works well with A4 format books. Code FF1 Height 255mm Width 195mm Depth 230mm 190 ex. VAT per 10 units 425 ex. VAT per 25 units All prices include standard delivery. Teenage graphics Every Feature Filler ordered is supplied with 2 free graphics 52 visit www.openingthebook.com or call 0121 246 2820 53
Board Book Display Unit Board books are booming and our two-tier system solves the problem of how to display these small formats on standard shelving. This unit customises any shelf to display 50 books face-forward so children and adults can flick through them easily. Can also be used for CDs. Code BbD1 Height 185mm Width 795mm Depth 225mm Holds 50 board books or CDs 95 ex. VAT per 3 units 150 ex. VAT per 5 units 280 ex. VAT per 10 units Code MGN01 All In One Piece Jill Murphy Code MGN03 Maisy Goes to Nursery Lucy Cousins Code MGN02 Gorilla Anthony Browne Code MGN04 We re Going on a Bear Hunt Michael Rosen & Helen Oxenbury Story Magnets Young children love to read their favourite books again and again; children enjoy retelling stories in their own words and familiar characters, stories and illustrations help to build confident readers. In association with Walker Books, we have selected four much-loved picturebooks and have produced magnetic cutouts of the key characters and images from each book. Children will delight in recreating well-known stories as well as making up their own versions. 10 ex. VAT per set 54 visit www.openingthebook.com or call 0121 246 2820 55
56 Take a look at our new range for primary schools! From book corners to corridors to classrooms, we can help you create an exciting place for book discovery. Visit our website for lots of advice, free resources and for information about our free design service. While you re there check out the WordSpace section for great ideas to inspire creative writing, many of which can be used in children s libraries as well. www.bookspaceforschools.co.uk or call 0121 246 2777 Online staff training Taken by more than 11,000 library staff, Opening the Book courses have transformed library practice across the UK, Ireland and Australia. This year we introduce Skills to Go, five bite-size courses for frontline staff and volunteers, which are fun to take with lots of illustration and practical exercises. You can develop skills in book display, merchandising, talking to readers and making your library look good. Test drive the free trial at www.openingthebook.com to see for yourself. Library design and installation Opening the Book creates library interiors which are tempting for customers, drawing people into the space to linger and browse. If you re looking for a library which is both beautiful and practical, visit www.openingthebook.com and explore what we can offer. 57
How to order You can order by fax, email, post or online at www.openingthebook.com Also on our website you can see photos of our furniture in libraries across the UK and in Europe and pick up lots of ideas of how to make it work for you. Always quote product codes and your contact details when ordering. Please contact us if you have any queries or need any further information. Contact our sales office: Phone 0121 246 2820 Fax 0121 246 3197 Email sales@openingthebook.com or order online at www.openingthebook.com We can supply bilingual Welsh/English graphics on request. Please enquire when ordering. Opening the Book Furniture Ltd - 7b St Michael s Court, Warstone Parade East, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, B18 6NR Usual delivery within 4 weeks. All prices include standard delivery (mainland UK) and are exclusive of VAT. For overseas and urgent delivery, please call for prices. s are correct as of November 2013 and replace any earlier advertised prices. Opening the Book Furniture reserves the right to revise prices at any time. Copyright designs We invest a lot in designing and testing our products - the items you see here are the result of months of work and many prototypes. Consequently, we value and protect our investment in our products and intellectual property rights. Copying our designs infringes our rights. We have a policy of always challenging infringement when it comes to our attention. Please buy the genuine article. Company registration number 4280872 VAT number 787395757