Consolidating cabinets and shelving in a campus library

This university was facing a space crunch. The Department of Art and Design wanted to offer students hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, but they lacked space for specialized computer labs for animation, digital photography, and other design courses.

The main library on campus, meanwhile, had an entire floor of under-utilized space. Microfilm cabinets, along with audio recordings and books on static shelving, took up the library’s lower level.

When it became obvious that the best solution would be to repurpose large areas of the library’s lower level for new learning spaces, the dean of library services contacted the nearby Spacesaver consultant for advice.

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Right-sized lockers save space and make room for growth

Spacesaver consultants are experts in space optimization, and they can often save clients the expense of new construction by re-thinking how areas are used and designing solutions that are a better fit for the space that’s available.

That was the case at an Idaho National Guard unit where soldiers were using lockers that were worn out and too small to accommodate their gear.

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Helping a library upgrade to meet patrons’ needs

Libraries are constantly changing to better serve their patrons, and Spacesaver is proud to help.

Nearly fifteen years after Spacesaver installed shelving throughout Seattle’s Central Library, library staff noticed that patrons wanted computer kiosks in the stacks. They asked the local Spacesaver consultant to help find a way to power computer monitors and create a convenient station for patrons to stash their books.

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A secure, durable option for sports programs

A Wisconsin high school needed to renovate its locker room to create a more secure and organized space for student athletes. The school’s “budget” lockers were damaged to the point that they were no longer secure, and school officials were dealing with theft complaints at least once a week.

The school wanted to invest in more durable lockers so coaches could focus on developing athletes rather than investigating thefts — but they had a tight budget.

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NOTE to SALES REPS: These custom lockers included ETO upgrades to Spacesaver’s Rival Locker (upgrades included double-walled doors, recessed hasps and handles, and louvers). Want to learn more about the Rival? Check out the Rival Locker Info Sheet.

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Helping a high school’s JROTC youth development program

The JROTC is the U.S. Department of Defense’s largest youth development program, with more than 300,000 cadets enrolled in approximately 1,700 high schools throughout the United States.

Each cadet needs supplies, equipment, and uniforms, and these items must be kept clean and organized to prevent loss or damage.

Like many schools, the Virginia high school pictured here didn’t have enough storage space to accommodate all these items. Gear was stored in several different areas and it took a long time for instructors and cadets to find what they needed.

See how Spacesaver helped the program save time, save space, and improve organization.

Creating flexible space in a church’s sanctuary

A church needed to create flexible space for multiple uses. They wanted to find a way to move the heavy marble altar out toward the congregation for services, and then move it back against the stained glass wall when plays, gatherings, or other activities were planned in the front part of the church.

See the creative Spacesaver solution here.

Happy Holidays from Spacesaver! The Trailblazer won’t be published next week due to Christmas break.

Helping a museum save time, money, and natural resources

The construction of a new addition provided a large natural history museum with the opportunity to upgrade shelving for its ichthyology collection. The collection would need to be housed in a temporary location during the lengthy renovation and construction project.

This posed a challenge: the temporary location had tall ceilings, but the permanent location would have lower ceilings and would be fitted with high-density carriages.

Museum staff worked with the local Spacesaver consultant to design a shelving solution that would meet the needs of the collection and also overcome the project’s logistical challenges.

See how Spacesaver helped the client save time, money, and natural resources.

Improving efficiency and organization in a university hospital

A university hospital’s food service storage area was cramped and crowded, with dry goods and non-perishable foods stored on wire shelving with casters. Staff often needed to roll several shelving units out of the way in order to reach the items they needed. They were also running out of space in the storage area, which was located in a basement with no room to expand.When the storage area flooded during a hurricane surge, management saw an opportunity to completely re-think their approach to storage.

See how Spacesaver helped create a safe, efficient solution.

Keeping large protective suits secure and organized 

Spacesaver is proud to help protect military personnel and their gear, and our in-house engineering teams and custom manufacturing capabilities enable us to create secure solutions that go far beyond standard locker options. These capabilities are particularly important when creating storage solutions for large, expensive bomb suits and dive suits.

Keeping gear organized and secure is essential because the suits’ effectiveness is compromised—and the wearer’s life is put at risk—if even one component is missing or damaged. And because the suits and accessories can cost tens of thousands of dollars, the military needs to protect its investment from loss, damage, or theft.

See how Spacesaver helps protect military personnel and their gear.

Reducing response times and improving customer service

As online shopping has grown in popularity, campus mail rooms have been overwhelmed� with shipments from retailers to students. Rooms� that were designed to store letters and small packages now need to accommodate boxes that contain everything from clothing and electronics to appliances and furnishings.

The resulting space crunch has led to frustration for staff and students: boxes can pile up, leading to disorganization,� long wait times, and concerns about valuable parcels getting lost or stolen.

After struggling with storage issues for years, staff at this university’s mail room decided they needed to make a fundamental change.

See how� Spacesaver helped boost staff morale and improve customer service.