[CASL-L] New library ideas

[Julie Yulo-Medeiros]

Hi Lauren and CASL Folks,
I’m going to answer the question in a very broad way because I wanted to remind you that Connecticut Library Consortium (CLC)<https://www.ctlibrarians.org/> has nine furniture dealers that represent over 190 furniture manufacturers.
The nine dealers offer services like design and consultation services, project management, installation services and so much more. The nice thing is no project is too big or too small for them. The dealers work with several furniture suppliers so you will have lots of options.

  *   Creative Library Concepts<https://www.ctlibrarians.org/creativelibraryconcepts> - Full-service furniture dealership focused exclusively on libraries of all types
  *   Demco<https://www.ctlibrarians.org/demco> - Exclusive Demco furniture lines plus a wide selection from other top manufacturers
  *   Donnegan Systems<https://www.ctlibrarians.org/donnegan> - Specialty dealer offering shelving and storage solutions from Spacesaver
  *   Hertz Furniture<https://www.ctlibrarians.org/hertz> - Full service national educational furniture dealership
  *   Insalco<https://www.ctlibrarians.org/insalco> - Wallingford, CT educational and office furniture dealership
  *   PSI-New England Storage Products<https://www.ctlibrarians.org/psi> - Wolcott, CT furniture and shelving dealership
  *   Red Thread<https://www.ctlibrarians.org/redthread> - New England furniture dealership with showrooms in East Hartford and Stamford
  *   Robert H. Lord<https://www.ctlibrarians.org/rhl> - Manchester, CT educational and library furniture dealership
  *   Tucker Library Interiors<https://www.ctlibrarians.org/tucker> - New England furniture dealer focused exclusively on libraries
There’s more information on CLC’s Furniture Page: https://www.ctlibrarians.org/page/furniture
Please REMEMBER THE 3 Rs!

  *   REACH OUT to your sales representative before you order
  *   REMIND them that you are a CLC member
  *   REQUEST your CLC discount
We currently have <https://www.ctlibrarians.org/page/clccontracts> 130+ contracts<https://www.ctlibrarians.org/page/clccontractsaz> in the following categories:

  *   Digital Resources
  *   Equipment & Technology
  *   Books
  *   Supplies
  *   Promotional
  *   Furniture
  *   Non-print media
  *   Services & Solutions
The links below will give you an overview of the 130+ vendors with CLC contracts.

  *   CLC Contracts by Product Type<https://www.ctlibrarians.org/page/clccontracts>
  *   CLC Contracts by A-Z<https://www.ctlibrarians.org/page/clccontractsaz>
And remember CLC membership is a gateway to discounts and benefits for the entire district. All departments, educators, administrators, and support staff can purchase off CLC’s contracts. The sole exception is Amazon Business, which is for libraries only.
Share CLC’s contracts with:

  *   Information Technology departments for Digital Resources contracts to purchase databases, eBooks, streaming video, eLearning, digital tools.
  *   Information Technology departments for Equipment & Technology contracts to purchase computers, laptops, mobile device management, IT products, services, and solutions.
  *   Language Arts departments for our 15 Book contracts including Follett, Mackin, Ingram, and Brodart to purchase classroom libraries, and class sets of specific titles.
  *   Language Arts departments for Non-print contracts to purchase Playaways, audio-enabled readers, and audiobooks.
  *   All educators for Supply and Promotional contracts for classroom supplies, craft supplies, and STEAM & Maker supplies and kits.
  *   Our Furniture contracts allow our members the ability to purchase one item or to complete a larger renovation project with the help of CLC’s furniture dealers and manufacturers.
Not sure if you are a member of CLC or would like to learn more about joining. Click on CLC Membership<https://www.ctlibrarians.org/page/membership> for more information.  Of course, you can contact me any time with your questions about CLC membership and our negotiated contracts with 130+ vendors<https://www.ctlibrarians.org/page/clccontractsaz>.

Thank you,
Julie
Julie Yulo-Medeiros | Member Relations Manager
Connecticut Library Consortium
860.740.3042 | jyulo at ctlibrarians.org<mailto:jyulo at ctlibrarians.org>
www.ctlibrarians.org<http://www.ctlibrarians.org/>
Buying things for your library?  Remember to ask for your CLC discount.  Find out how to get started here.<https://www.ctlibrarians.org/page/bidcontracts> Need a login to our website?  Find out how here. <https://www.ctlibrarians.org/page/connect>

From: CASL-L <casl-l-bounces+jyulo=ctlibrarians.org at mylist.net> On Behalf Of Lauren Yansick
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2026 1:23 PM
To: CASL_L <casl-l at mylist.net>
Subject: [CASL-L] New library ideas

Hi everyone,

We are in the middle of a major renovation and I was asked to provide a list of furniture/fixtures I might want for the new space. Think book drops, easels, ect.

I am the only LMS in my district so I'd love some ideas from others! I work in a PreK-8th grade school for reference.

Thanks!
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Lauren Yansick
Library Media Specialist
The Sherman School
"Google can bring you back 100,000 answers. A librarian can bring you back the right one." - Neil Gaiman
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