Spacesaver XTend® systems more than doubled Ivy Library's storage capacity

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The University of Denver Pioneers needed a reliable way to store their hockey gear, and Spacesaver had the perfect storage solutions. 

Increasing mobility for a team on the move

Pioneering Storage For Pioneers

<p>Finding themselves in the Frozen Four has never been an accident for the men’s hockey team at University of Denver. Their storied history includes 10 national championships from 20 trips to the end of season tournament. As a result of these championship runs, the university found the trophy room wasn’t the only storage space in need of increased capacity. In need of an upgrade to its outdated and inflexible storage, the university sought out a provider that could deliver an elite-level system to match its winning program.</p>

<p>Champion teams' commitment to excellence is especially evident in their equipment rooms, where well-organized storage systems ensure teams have everything they need to stay safe and perform their best.</p>

High-Performance Collegiate Athletic Equipment Rooms

<h2>A Power Storage Play for the Pioneers</h2>
<p>The Pioneers’ hockey gear comes in all shapes and sizes. From sticks to sweaters and pucks to pads, each piece requires a specific configuration to be stored in the most efficient and accessible way possible. In their attempts to keep these items corralled on its static storage, the university’s equipment staff had to spread items into multiple rooms – forcing them to run between locations to access materials.</p>
<p>Needing to change it up, the university reached out to its local Spacesaver representative to bring in a solution nimble enough to shut out inefficiencies night-after-night. Already having experienced the value of Spacesaver’s solutions firsthand through an existing system at the university and contacts who use the systems in their facilities, Nick Meldrum, Director of Equipment Room Operations, was set on bringing one of our <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-systems">High-Density Mobile Storage systems</a> into the hockey storage area. Upon gaining a complete understanding of the team’s needs, our rep recommended a Wheelhouse® High-Density Mobile Shelving system equipped with our versatile 4-Post Shelving and accessories.</p>

<p>The easy to reconfigure, expand, and relocate storage system you choose to fit your space, budget, and plans.</p>

Wheelhouse® High-Density Mobile Storage

<h2>A Much-Appreciated Assist</h2>
<p>While everything seemed to be in place to build a championship storage lineup, there was one key piece missing – available funds – as the department did not have this project budgeted for the current season. Upon learning this and understanding the immediate value this system would bring to the Pioneers, Jim Parilla – a longtime supporter of Pioneers athletics – donated the funds to get the systems in place and ready for another Frozen Four run.</p>
<p>Having been given the green light to deliver a system that would help the team with lighting the lamp on game day, our local rep got to work designing a winning storage layout. Now, with our High-Density Mobile Storage in place, the team has double the usable space when compared to the static storage they previously employed, as well as a more efficient strategy for storing gear and supporting a championship season!</p>


Director of Equipment Room Operations

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University of Denver Hockey Storage

Learn all about our installation at the University of Virginia Ivy Library in Charlottesville, VA.

Stacking Up Efficient Operations and Optimal Space for UVA

University of Virginia Ivy Library

<h2>Expanding Capabilities Without Increasing Footprint</h2>
<p>While many information sources can now be found at the click of a button, there is still a growing need for solutions that can optimize the quality and quantity of storage of physical materials used by researchers, staff, and students at universities everywhere. However, upon reaching capacity within their facilities, administrators are faced with making a choice between culling their collections, adding to their footprint, or renovating to increase capacity. </p>
<p>Finding itself in this exact situation, the University of Virginia conducted a research project to discover how to best expand the capacity and ability of Ivy Library – its off-site shelving facility – to serve the many libraries and schools on campus. In the end, they concluded that the best option was to improve the systems within with the help of their local storage experts from Spacesaver.</p>

<p>Today’s universities face the difficult challenge of trying to fit an increasing amount of irreplaceable book collections, records, and other materials into a decreasing amount of storage space. Spacesaver has the solution.</p>

Make The Move Off-Site

<h2>Putting A Box Around The Solution</h2>
<p>When initially constructed and outfitted with storage solutions in 1995, the 10,000 SF Ivy Library building could securely store approximately 750,000 pieces. This setup of static shelving units served the university well for the next 15 years but was quickly approaching its limits in respect to both capacity and functionality. Wanting to uphold its mission to provide the best support possible for those who utilize its materials, administrators at Ivy Library had our local rep put together a new storage layout for the facility that included our <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-systems/high-bay-mobile-system">XTend® Mobile High-Bay Storage Systems</a>, which were designed to maximize capacity from wall to wall and floor to ceiling.</p>
<p>With the decision made and funding in place, the university got to work packaging and categorizing every piece within the building to prepare for removal of the static shelving and installation of the innovative XTend® systems. This encompassed roughly 55,000 boxes of items including CDs, microforms, books, pamphlets, paperwork, bound journals, cassettes, LPs, and models; each stored securely at off-site locations until the upgrade was completed in summer of 2011.</p>

<h2>Remaining Top Of The Class</h2>
<p>Spacesaver’s High-Density Mobile Shelving (HDMS) systems have been the industry leader for more than 50 years, and XTend® Mobile High-Bay Storage Systems take that legacy to the next level. For the staff at Ivy Library, XTend not only offered them the ability to quintuple the facility’s storage capacity but also helped them improve processes and increase access to materials requested by the campus’ libraries and schools of learning.</p>
<p>To further the security of Ivy Library’s staff and materials while utilizing the 34’ high shelving units, their XTend systems are mounted on anti-tip rails. Furthermore, these leading systems are controlled by innovative electronic controls that promote smooth movement and are supported by integral safety features including <a href="/blog/are-spacesaver-moving-shelves-safe">aisle-entry and Photo Sweep® sensors</a>, allowing users to safely and efficiently access materials with the touch of a button.</p>

Print Collection Strategist

<p>Our High-Bay Storage Systems provide more capacity in off-site storage facilities. Available in static form and our innovative XTend® mobile shelving configuration, these systems deliver increased storage density, adjustability, and accessibility for your facility.</p>

Taking Efficient Storage To New Heights

Ivy Library Manager

<h2>A Lasting Impact On Learning </h2>
<p>Despite being installed more than a decade ago, the University of Virgina continues to see value in the Ivy Library’s XTend® system. With its previous static storage setup, items were relegated to any open space that would support their respective size – causing many of the items to be misplaced due to a reduced ability to track their positioning after being initially logged in. </p>

<p>Upon implementing and configuring Spacesaver’s XTend® system to fit their current and future storage needs, staff were able to boost functionality, dependability, and accessibility. And, when new pieces are added to collection, these shelving units can be reconfigured for fit items of all sizes. This versatility allows the facility’s staff to securely store less frequently used materials and centrally locate more popular items in an environment that best supports them and promotes easier access when requested for pickup/drop off by the Ivy Library courier that comes to the facility twice a day.</p>

<p>Spreading Spacesaver’s impact beyond the University of Virginia’s campus, Mechem stated that libraries reach out to his team often for advice and to learn more about Ivy Library’s systems and their unique functionalities. He tells them when working with a vendor – like Spacesaver – libraries should focus on making the relationship a partnership and don't be afraid to say what is needed and wanted out of a system, because there may be solutions you might not know the vendor possesses or can develop to solve your problem.</p>

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Spacesaver’s innovative solutions incorporate digital locking mechanisms to strengthen the ties of justice.  

A full lineup of solutions for any department to choose from

Downers Grove Police Department

<h2>Locking Down A Functional Workflow For Downers Grove PD</h2>
<p>An upgrade nearly 20 years in the making, the Downers Grove Police Department received a new headquarters as part of a newly constructed Civic Center facility. The unique space located adjacent to the department’s former home shares common areas with the Village’s Community Hall and Grade School District 58. Wanting to ensure the project delivered increased accessibility and efficiency for its sworn officers and staff, department administrators reached out to their local Spacesaver distributor for backup.</p>
<p>Having partnered with the Village and the building's architect – FGM Architects – on numerous projects and maintained a close relationship with the department throughout the funding acquisition process, our rep was briefed and ready for action when called upon. Building on the theme of creating a more functional and welcoming environment for its officers and staff, the department looked to its local Spacesaver rep to deliver storage solutions across its square footage.</p>

<h2>Securing Resource Management For Downers Grove PD</h2>
<p>For years, the appeal of a keyed lock was that it allowed for a unique access vehicle for each locker. However, lost keys and lost time waiting for a supervisor to open an officer’s locker with a master key called for a more efficient solution. The introduction of digital keyless locks allows department heads to easily assign a locker to officers and staff, reducing downtime and increasing control of who has access to which locker throughout each shift. </p>
<p>Knowing that Downers Grove PD wanted to stay on top of the latest advancements, our local rep included digital keyless locks on all their incoming lockers. With these in place, department administrators could dramatically reduce loss and boost officer responsiveness and community safety. Below, we’ll take you on a tour of several locations where Spacesaver’s solutions are supporting the facility and its inhabitants.</p>

<h2>A Well-Organized Source of Officer Well-Being</h2>
<p>The recruitment and retention of officers to a department can be incredibly competitive. As such, a well-outfitted locker room can serve as the deciding factor for attracting rookies and keeping veterans on the force. Much more than a place to house gear and belongings, Spacesaver’s versatile lockers can significantly impact the well-being of officers by offering a dependable location for them to transition from being on- and off-duty.</p>
<p>To ensure they could establish a competitive advantage over other precincts, Downers Grove PD looked to their local Spacesaver rep to set its locker rooms apart from the rest. Focused on creating a design and feel for the men’s and women’s locker rooms that emphasize comfort and relaxation, our rep compiled a lineup of 127 FreeStyle® Personal Storage Lockers, each designed to be configured to fit the force’s varied needs. </p>
<p>To reduce misplaced items and dust accumulating on top of the lockers, the lockers are outfitted with sloped tops. Additional features of the lockers include 20 Amp power outlets for charging personal and professional items, Ojmar OTS® Advance digital keyless locks, an adjustable shelf with integral garment hanger, hooks, boot tray, 48” access height for ADA, louvers for ventilation, wood bench drawer, and a 12” H modular shelf. </p>


<h2>A Smooth Transition From Roll To Patrol</h2>
<p>Once the change from off- to on-duty is made in the locker room, the department’s officers head upstairs to roll call before heading out to their assigned beat. To reduce the amount of gear needed to be stored in their personal locker and trips back downstairs before heading out on patrol, our rep provided Gear and Duty Lockers in a high-traffic corridor between the department’s break room and direct access points to its motor pool. These versatile storage units offer quick access to and secure storage ranging from riot gear to weather-related supplies and more.</p>
<p>To increase security and ease of access for users and assignment tracking for administrators, the lockers are outfitted with Ojmar OTS® Advance locks. This feature allows the lockers to be utilized by multiple users on various shifts without the need to issue and track keys. Not only that, but officers can quickly access their gear with a code specifically assigned to them.</p>

<h2>Downers Grove Police Department's First Link In The Chain</h2>
<p>Officers will often need return to headquarters to deliver a suspect and/or evidence relating to an alleged offense. Initially, the suspect and/or evidence will be detained in a holding area until they are ready to be processed. To maintain the integrity of the evidence throughout the booking process, our rep delivered a group of Day Use Lockers with Ojmar OCS® Pro locks. These lockers – two of which are equipped with USB ports to keep detainees’ personal devices charged – support the department’s ability to maintain evidence in a state that is as close as possible to what it was collected in. </p>
<p>Mounted above cubby space consisting of Day Use Locker frames without doors, the lockers (presented in three different configurations to fit materials of multiple sizes) include multiple hooks to help in preserving evidence.</p>

<h2>Proceeding With The Processing</h2>
<p>When evidence is ready to be accounted for by the department’s expert lab technicians, officers have a wide array of evidence storage lockers to utilize, each designed to accommodate materials collected as evidence. Embedded into a wall that divides long-term evidence storage from the processing room, a bank of Pass-Thru Evidence Lockers is outfitted to safely and securely store pieces of most shapes, sizes, and forms. These lockers allow officers to enter evidence into an assigned locker on one side, and an evidence technician to retrieve and process the items on the other side – reducing the number of touches and limiting access to just the presenting officers and the assigned technicians.</p>
<p>Four of the lockers have been outfitted with USB ports for keeping digital evidence devices powered while staying secure, and two of the lockers in the bank are outfitted with Ojmar OCS® Pro locks to allow for crash/temporary holding and pass back capabilities. One locker even features a mail slot for quick delivery of uniquely sized sealed materials. For evidence that requires temperature control, six of the lockers are refrigerated. This ensures that the evidence remains as close to the state it was collected as possible.</p>

<h2>Downers Grove PD Turns The Wheel Of Justice</h2>
<p>Behind the curtain (wall) lies the department’s longer-term evidence storage systems in the form of Spacesaver High-Density Mobile Shelving (HDMS) systems. Featuring high-capacity, reconfigurable RaptorRAC® Widespan shelving mounted on 10 rows of HDMS carriages with Mechanical Assist controls, materials from boxes to long guns to miscellaneous evidence in totes of all sizes can be safely and efficiently stored to maximize capacity. </p>
<p>Truly customizing the HDMS system to fit the department’s space, our rep and design team were able to adjust the height of the back row of carriages to account for low hanging pipes. This allowed the department to optimize the space for its current needs and preserve space for future evidence.</p>

<h2>A Great Fit For All</h2>
<p>As the facility that also houses the local school district and the Village of Downers Grove, there was a strong need for versatile and secure storage in the common access hallways near the building’s gym facilities. Not only that, but unlike many of our storage solutions in the building, this storage required the ability to easily be checked out as needed rather than assigned.</p>
<p>Knowing this, our rep provided twenty 36” H by 12” W Day Use Lockers with Ojmar OCS® Pro digital keyless locks for the hallways outside the restroom and shower areas. These strategically outfitted lockers and innovative locking mechanisms allow for users to securely store their belongings and create a unique access code for each session – boosting accessibility and security for all fitness focused users.</p>

<h2>A Clean Finish To The Downers Grove Police Department Install</h2>
<p>Last but certainly not least, are the lockers allotted for the facility’s maintenance staff within their dedicated break room. This grouping of six durable, 18-gauge steel Day Use Lockers are outfitted with Ojmar OCS® Pro locks for ease of access and increased security. These 72” H x 18” W lockers feature multiple hooks for securely storing personal belongings as well as uniforms and equipment, allowing users to efficiently store the materials they need to get the job done and transition back to their home life. True to the individuals who use them, the tops of these lockers are sloped for easier cleaning.</p>

<h2>Supporting Environmentally Sustainable Features</h2>
<p>A major consideration for the design of the municipal building was to include sustainable elements such as rainwater cisterns, photovoltaic panels, material selection and landscaping improvements. By utilizing Spacesaver’s sustainably manufactured and long-lasting solutions, the department is able to contribute to the community’s environmental conservation efforts for years to come.</p>

<p>At Spacesaver, how we build our products is just as important as what we build. We take precautions both locally and globally to preserve the availability of natural resources for future generations.</p>

Spacesaver's Sustainability Brochure

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Spacesaver’s high-quality artifact storage solutions preserve the story of one of history’s most-storied playwrights for generations to come.

Preserving artifacts is the be-all and the end-all of these solutions.

Folger Shakespeare Library

<h2>What’s In A Name?: A Legacy</h2>
<p>There’s no question that William Shakespeare is a name that is known throughout the world. His works have entertained and inspired their viewers for nearly half a millennium, and – despite Shakespeare having passed away more than 400 years ago – continues to grow through generous donors, collectors, and partners.</p>


<p>A common issue for any facility housing growing collections, The Folger Shakespeare Library – holder of the world’s largest collection of the printed works of William Shakespeare and a primary repository for rare materials from the early modern period of Brittain and Europe – found itself in need of support to safely and securely house its artifacts and create space for decades of growth to come. This included:</p>
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<li>260,000 printed books (the source of much of the continuing growth), comprised of seven different sizes of books, which would are sorted by size rather than another ordering system</li>
<li>60,000 manuscripts</li>
<li>90,000 prints, drawings, photographs, and paintings</li>
<li>250,000 playbills, recordings, films, and stage costumes</li>
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<p>All of which, needed to be accomplished in its existing space as local regulations restricted Folger from expanding its footprint.</p>

<h4>A Refreshed Storage Script</h4> 
<p>Looking to update its capacity to support patrons from the outside in, the Folger Shakespeare Library set out to find a worthy troupe that could bring this vision to life. Upon securing a partner that could renovate its façade, it looked to transform its interior storage to better accommodate current collections and allow for future growth.</p>
<p>Having worked with their local Spacesaver representative on a handful of projects, administrators at the library were confident they could put their trust in these dedicated experts. Knowing this, our team began devising a strategic plan to identify what solutions would efficiently address Folger's needs within the bounds of local regulations and codes. </p>

Here is another example of the value of partnering with Spacesaver’s storage experts when renovating your library’s storage space. See what we did for this storied library in the case study linked below.

St. Louis Public Library

<h2>Smooth Run the Systems Where the Solutions Are Deep</h2>
<p>Unlike other facilities in the area, Folger Shakespeare Library stores its collections on-site. However, due to structural concerns, only one floor could support Spacesaver <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-systems" aria-label="high-density mobile system product details">High-Density Mobile Shelving</a>. With the help of their local Spacesaver representative and a mix of versatile storage systems designed to keep items secure from water, dust, and other <a href="/blog/museum-collection-care-best-practices" aria-label="museum agents of deterioration article">agents of deterioration</a>, the Library is able to preserve the integrity of and access to materials for researchers, staff, and other partners.</p>

<p>In addition to protecting collections from water coming from the ground, our local representatives helped Folger adjust to and protect from water from above – in the form of sprinklers required by local ordinances. Rather than removing existing shelving and installing new systems that would account for the 18” of clearance required between the shelving and sprinkler units per the regulations, our team of certified installers adjusted the height of the shelving in place to limit cost and interruption.</p>

<h4>No Legacy Is So Rich As Honesty</h4>
<p>It is our mission to develop and manufacture a variety of innovative storage products designed to help clients better manage their time, space, and security. In order to find the most efficient and cost-effective method to get these versatile solutions to our customers, we provide a <a href="/contracts" aria-label="purchase contract details">wide array of contract vehicles</a> and funding options. In this case and to keep the project from going to bid, we utilized our Sourcewell contract to purchase storage solutions required for current inventory and future growth.</p>

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<h5 style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://www.sourcewell-mn.gov/cooperative-purchasing/110923-SPC" target="_blank" aria-label="sourcewell contract details">Sourcewell</a></h5>
<p style="text-align:center; margin-top:0;">A self-supported government organization that conducts competitive solicitations, awarding the most responsive and responsible vendors at the manufacturer level. Members can purchase off the contract through their local dealers, streamlining the procurement process. </p></div>

<h2>Suiting The Action To The Word, The Word To The Action</h2>
<p>Included in the solutions provided to Folger are a mix of static and mobile storage, including <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-systems" aria-label="lateral art racks">Lateral Art Racks</a> for storing hanging art, <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-systems" aria-label="high-density mobile shelving product details">High-Density Mobile Shelving</a> for optimizing footprint, <a href="/products/museum-cabinets/archival-flat-file" aria-label="flat file cabinet product details">Flat File Cabinets</a> for posters and other printed artifacts, <a href="/products/shelving/4-post-case-type-shelving" aria-label="4 post shelving product details">4-Post Shelving</a> for adjusting to exact needs of relics of all sizes, and <a href="/products/shelving/cantilever-shelving" aria-label="cantilever shelving product details">cantilever shelving</a> for preserving volumes of volumes.</p>

Renovating, expanding, or building a library is an exciting and vitally important task, but it can also be a daunting one. Spacesaver’s extensive network of local distributors, backed by the strength 	of our engineering and manufacturing teams, are here to help at every step along the way.

Library Transformation Brochure

<p>To account for the delicate nature of some pieces within the collection, unique engineered-to-order solutions were incorporated within the project. For example, several robust book dividers were manufactured to support the integrity of stored books. This was in effort to preserve the life of the items and ensure they would stay safe in their new homes, while being accessible for research purposes. To further support these efforts, systems are designed for optimal airflow, helping to further preservation and uphold local building codes and adhere to their insurance company’s requirements.</p>

<h4>Providing Exceptional Service and Solutions </h4>
<p>In Hamlet, Shakespeare shares the line, “This above all: to thine own self be true.” Spacesaver and its dedicated staff and partner have embodied this principle for more than 50 years. One shining example was in the way our solutions were delivered to Folger. While there was an elevator available, it was too tiny to support the larger system pieces. As such, a great deal of the shelving had to be carried down the stairs by installers piece by piece. </p>
<p>Spacesaver's robust engineering teams and custom manufacturing capabilities can help bring your design team's vision to reality. Our fully integrated staff offers a one-stop-shop for our customers, allowing them to receive the solutions they need to properly store and preserve their items for years to come.  </p>

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Hawken school utilizes Spacesaver's unique storage solutions to preserve their school history.

Creating flexible classroom space through efficient storage

Hawken School

<h2>Preserving Room for Relfection</h2>
<p>A school's archives are an important reflection of the larger society beyond school grounds. When viewed years later, items like yearbooks, student newspapers, school board minutes, and even lunch menus help show how students and teachers reacted to and were shaped by historical events.</p>

Co-Director for Advancement

<h3>Smaller Space, Larger Capacity</h3>
<p>Faced with the demand for an additional classroom to support its move to smaller class sizes, the Hawken School looked for a partner to help relocate its archives. "I knew from the beginning that we really needed to have professionals come in and help design the best way to store these objects in a smaller space," Biggar said.
<p>Upon receiving the call from Biggar, Spacesaver's Cleveland-based consultant visited the school, answered questions, and shared insights about potential spaces and storage solutions that could maximize the storage capacity and utility of the available space. With this information at-hand and the expert guidance of our local rep, staff at Hawken decided on <a href="/products/shelving/4-post-case-type-shelving">4-post shelving</a> fitted with Nantucket Drawers and Trays and counter-height file cabinets that double as display space for items including letter jackets, student work, posters, and so much more.</p>

<h3>A Consolidated, Accessible Archive</h3>
<p>The new location, while much easier for staff to access, was significantly smaller. Now, staff, students, parents, and alumni can study school newspapers, yearbooks, and records from decades past, helping them understand how happenings at the school reflected historic events in their community and across the nation.</p>
<p>"The new systems allow us to bring in alumni, parents, and students, and show them more than 100 years of history," Biggar said. "The experience (with Spacesaver) was all top-notch, including the crew that installed it," he said. "The workmanship was excellent. I highly recommend them."</p>

<p>Adaptable shelving is ideal for growing organizations, helping them expand, optimize space, manage diverse inventories, and improve productivity.</p>

Configurable Shelving Systems

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See how our systems were the perfect solution for displaying the National Museum for Women in the Art's collections. 

Better Representation Through Better Storage

National Museum of Women in the Arts

<h2>Displaying The Female Formations</h2>
<p>Art can take on many forms, as do the artists who create them. The National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) is the first museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts. Located in Washinton, D.C., The NMWA offers a rotating showcase of historic and contemporary artwork including more than 5,500 works from the 16th century to today.</p>
<p>Wanting to continue to shine a light on the creation of women in the arts, the NMWA looked to find a partner that could optimize the historic building's existing footprint and structural grid and maximize its reach. Recommended by a local architect familiar with the work we have done in library and archives storage, our local representative set up a meeting with the NMWA team to learn more about their needs and establish a foundation for our collaborative work.</p>

<p>Delivering easier operation, enhanced security, and increased storage, Spacesaver's art racks provide compact storage solutions for your hanging art collections. Explore and compare our art rack solutions to find the perfect fit for your collection.</p>

Fit To Be Securely Hung

<h2>A Deeper Impression Of Collections</h2>
<p>To start, our local representative worked with the National Museum of Women in the Art's architect and a third-party consultant to establish a master inventory list of their collections. This helped them to not only identify the best storage solutions for preserving these invaluable items, but also to establish an ideal mix of systems to fit the museum's functionality and guide the final layout. Once all parties agreed upon a comprehensive solution and construction plans were approved, the solutions were shipped, and the unified team got to work.</p>

<h2>Creating Beauty Inside and Out</h2>
<p>Paired with a renovation of the building's exterior, the museum's refreshed interior is designed to support generations of artists and enthusiasts to come. Comprised of a mix of Spacesaver Art Racks, stationary shelving, museum cabinets, specialty art tills, and more, the library is a testament to creative partnership between the National Museum of Women in the Art's curators and Spacesaver's in-house teams and nationwide partners.</p>
<p>Throughout the project, Spacesaver's local rep presented several solution options and budget numbers to ensure the National Museum of Women in the Arts was able to optimize both its space and its funding. This comprehensive support allowed us to offer the best mix of products to fully support the NMWA's unique collections and support its esteemed mission.</p>


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Preserving the United States Military's past, present, and future with forward-facing storage solutions.

Securing Historic Military Artifacts for Grateful Generations

Pritzker Military Archives Center

<h2>Honoring the Sacrifices of Our Soldiers</h2>

<p>Approaching its 250th year of existence, the US Military has been preserving freedom through times of peace and war. Evidence of these heroic efforts can be found in many forms, including letters, books, weapons, posters, and more – each playing a pivotal role in telling the story of those who made a present sacrifice for the future good. These efforts shaped the history of the United States and should be displayed, remembered, and honored by all who benefit from them.</p>

<p>The mission of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library (PMML) and Pritzker Military Archives Center (PMAC) is to increase the public's understanding of military history, military affairs, and national security by providing a forum for the study and exploration of our military – past, present, and future – with specific focus on their stories, sacrifices, and values. This requires not only a dedicated staff of archivists and preservation professionals, but also state-of-the-art storage systems – like those Spacesaver designs, manufactures, and delivers – to properly preserve and protect these invaluable resources for generations to come.</p>

No matter what the shape, size, or condition, Spacesaver has a storage system to properly preserve your historic artifacts.

Spacesaver's Museum Storage Solutions

<h3>Establishing A More Effective Home Base</h3>

<p>As the Pritzker Military Museum & Library's collections continued to expand, its established systems were no longer the best option for facilitating future growth. Located in downtown Chicago, the building was running out of space without the option to expand its footprint. Administrators realized they had no choice but to seek out an alternative location to accommodate current collections, allow for integration with its archives center, and facilitate long-term growth.</p>

<p>Prior to making the decision to move, the Pritzker Military Museum & Library utilized predominantly static shelving solutions, which were reaching capacity. In an attempt to support a growing collection of approximately 40,000 artifacts – including letters, military documents, prints, posters, original artwork, glass plate negatives, photographs, weapons, and maps – and more than 65,000 volumes of books, administrators made the choice to convert to high-density storage at their new location.</p>

<p>Knowing they would need a strategic advisor that is well-versed in high-density storage, the Pritzker Military Museum & Library began the search for a strategic partner to bring their historic artifacts into the modern age of museum preservation through the creation of a facility that would perfectly reflect the stories of the past while making room for the future pieces of history.</p>

<h2>Designing The Pritzker Military Archives Center</h2>

<p>After thoroughly vetting potential partners to bring their vision to life, the Pritzker Military Museum & Library chose internationally-renown architecture firm JAHN for the project's design work. Knowing the value that PMML has brought to the military archives community and to those who are represented through the organization's artifacts, JAHN started work to deliver a facility that would honor their legacy. The initial design included multiple buildings – with the museum and workshops in one building, and archival storage in another – however, in order to promote accessibility and longevity, all aspects were brought under one roof in the newly-created Pritzker Military Archives Center (PMAC). 


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<h3>Preparing Resources for Deployment</h3>

<p>With strategy for developing and outfitting their future home in place, staff at PMAC needed to prepare their archival items for the trip north. This process which took a year and a half to accomplish, essential for ensuring these invaluable artifacts are protected from <a href="https://www.spacesaver.com/blog/museum-collection-care-best-practices" aria-label="read our blog about the agents of deterioration.">agents of deterioration</a> including dust, pests, water, and more, required staff to examine and replace the majority of the bankers' boxes used to house the materials. Upon arrival at the newly created facility in Kenosha, staff worked for six to eight months to properly categorize and distribute the materials into their new homes on the Powered High-Density Mobile Shelving systems.</p>

<h3>Powering A Base(ment) Of Support</h3>

<p>With approximately 9,400 square feet of exhibition space on the main floor of the facility, there's plenty of room to show off the Pritzker Military Archives Center's collections that are currently on display. The real showcase can be found in the form of <a href="https://www.spacesaver.com/products/high-density-mobile-systems/standard-mobile-system" aria-label="learn more about Spacesaver's Powered High-Density Mobile Shelving">Spacesaver's Powered High-Density Mobile Shelving systems</a> located in the lower-level space, which hold the remaining pieces. All items for display and research are kept on-site within these systems – except for those that are loaned out to researchers and digital share partners. At the Chicago location, patrons were able to pull circulating library pieces directly. However, to further protect the safety of archival materials, now only approved staff will source and bring items to selected viewing/research spaces throughout the main level of the facility.</p>

<p>The most impactful way the Powered High-Density Mobile Shelving systems have helped Pritzker Military Archives Center staff work more efficiently within the space is by creating a more efficient footprint overall. By utilizing these versatile systems, they can take what would have been approximately 20,000 square feet of storage space and double it by removing wasted aisles. Let's take a closer look at what's in storage at the facility.</p>

<h4>First Unit: Book Storage</h4>

<p>No matter which side of the battle lines someone was on, their personal writings on the matter can be insightful for those who want to gain a better understanding of a conflict. As such, the staff at the Pritzker Military Archives Center has accumulated thousands of volumes of books centered around the military experience, ranging in sizes and conditions and each requiring their own specific level of security and care.</p>




<p>To best accommodate the vast literary collection and the dedicated individuals tasked with their care, our local Spacesaver representative provided high-quality steel Cantilever shelving units mounted on Powered High-Density Mobile Shelving systems. The systems, compromising 45 carriages of approximately 30' in length each, are designed to move independently or as a group to create 91 separate aisles that can be opened with the push of a button.</p>

<p>Each aisle is equipped with both aisle entry and Photo Sweep® sensors. For the aisles that contain highly valuable or fragile items, TUSC Technology Controls have been added to increase security by requiring users to enter a specific passcode to gain access.</p>

<p><strong>FUN FACT: The Pritzker Military Archives Center's favorite feature of the Powered HDMS systems are the automated controls. With these in place, they can provide safety, security, and efficiency for their staff, visitors, and the artifacts themselves. Having collections ranging widely in age and value, being able to set a passcode for access to certain aisles allows them to control who has access to the collections within, while the safety sensors add an additional level of safety and security to the day-to-day operations that occur in the space.</strong></p>

<h4>Second Unit: Artifacts Storage</h4>

<p>The military artifacts that the Pritzker Military Archives Center receives come from a diverse set of sources and present in all shapes and sizes. Because of this, their storage solutions must have the ability to be both strong enough to support these items and flexible enough to adjust to their varying heights and widths. Taking this into account, our local rep outfitted the artifacts storage section of the archives with sturdy-but-adaptable 4-Post Shelving untis mounted on our Powered High-Density Mobile Shelving systems.</p>

<p>For foot lockers to file folders, these versatile solutions can be manipulated to offer the most efficient and effective method of storage for over 500 archival collections. The storage area incorporates 18 carriages that combine to create 37 aisles of storage. Like their literary neighbors across the way, each aisle is equipped with aisle entry and Photo Sweep® sensors to help keep both personnel and possessions secure.</p>

<p><strong>"The flexibility of our Spacesaver systems has made it very easy for us to store a wide range of materials in our collection. Being able to customize our storage workflow by mapping out the different areas within the modules ahead of time has allowed us to integrate things like hanging storage for framed materials, which is a significant upgrade over our previous system."</strong></p>
<p>-Dustin DePue, Director of Museum Collections at Pritzker Military Museum & Library</p>

<h4>Third Unit: Hanging Storage</h4>

<p>If a picture is worth a thousand words, the Pritzker Military Archives Center had a lot to say when they transferred over their hanging art collection from the Chicago location. A common theme among storage sectors for the organization, their capacity was nearly a fifth of their supply at the time they moved – and that supply is continually growing. Taking this into consideration, Spacesaver's rep opted for a combination of static and mobile storage to maximize the allotted footprint within the facility.</p>

<p>The storage package included four Wall-Mounted Art Racks and 22 Powered High-Density Mobile Shelving systems with Carriage Mounted Art Racks that added another 43 aisles and 172 screens. In addition, the hooks our team provided for the Museum's hanging art are thicker and sturdier than previous options staff employed, providing less swing and making them less prone to damaging the artwork. Each of these mobile systems also include our aisle entry and Photo Sweep® sensors. Together, these versatile, high-capacity solutions allow the Pritzker Military Archives Center to securely store the 1,000-plus pieces they transferred over – including World War propaganda, war photos, and original art and photography – as well as leave room for future artwork. </p>

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<h4>Fourth Unit: Weapons Storage</h4>

<p>Advancement towards promoting readiness is a key focus of the military and has been since its inception. This principle applies to many items, not the least of which, is the weaponry soldiers have utilized to defend our country. In addition to books, artifacts, and artwork, the Pritzker Military Archives Center has also received many different iterations of arms and supporting equipment.</p>

<p>Ranging in size and condition, these items require a specific storage setup to ensure they are properly handled and preserved and securely stored. To allow for this level of precision and care, our local representative outfitted the Weapons Storage Room with 4-Post Shelving that incorporate double doors and two levels of Weapons Rack III storage systems, as well as a 114" L x 36 3/8" H customized worktable with six lockable casters – allowing support in the efficient handling and processing of artifacts.</p>

<h4>Reserve Unit: Room For Growth</h4>

<p>From the beginning of the project, the Pritzker Military Museum & Library's goal was to get 25-30 years of growth from the storage systems they would employ at their new facility. While the initial impact of the already installed solutions will support the organization for many years to come, collections growth trends indicate that they will not be enough to reach this goal. With that and understanding the intricacies and pitfalls of installing rail systems to support mobile storage after a foundation has been set, our local rep presented the option of installation supplementary recessed rail during the facility's construction.</p>

<p>With this information, the Pritzker Military Archives Center decided to have recessed rails installed to fill the open spaces adjacent to both its artifacts and library storage mobile systems. By installing additional rails during the initial construction phase, future carriage installations can be completed in less time, will require no adjustment to the building's foundation, and will help to reduce the risk of damage to stored collections from construction vibrations or materials.</p>

<h4>Technological Unit: Future Focused</h4>

<p>To extend their reach beyond the bounds of their new facility, the Pritzker Military Archives Center is working to digitize their collections for better accessibility. Driven by the restrictions the COVID-19 pandemic put on visitors to the museum, not only will these efforts help to instantaneously share these relics with interested parties across the world, but they will also keep them preserved indefinitely.</p>

<p>The Prtizker Military Archives Center's Digital Lab contains a scanner that can accommodate 4'x 6' flat pieces, that is sensitive enough to capture the topographic layout of each piece. The scanner also uses no to low UV light to protect materials from their potential damaging effects. With the scanner, the lab also contains a 3D, 360-degree light box for imaging artifacts, models, and other 3D objects. To support the functionality of both valuable pieces of equipment, our local rep provided a 114" L x 36 3/8" H movable worktable featuring six lockable casters – similar to the one in the Weapons Storage space.</p>

<h4>Sustainable Operations For Lasting Value</h4>

<p>In addition to incorporating these valuable systems within the facility, the Pritzker Military Archives Center is integrating several sustainable operations. The building's structure is compromised of recycled steel and utilizes UV-coated glass panels to limit the effect the sunlight has on the internal temperature of the main floor space. Furthermore, the building is surrounded by a mixture of trees and tall grasses, helping in the temperature control. Lastly, a portion of the facilities electrical systems are supported by a solar panel field located in the southeastern corner of the property.</p>


<h2>Maintaining Pritzker's Rate of Growth</h2>

<p>Already experiencing a growing interest from visitors, researchers, and donors alike, the Pritzker Military Archives Center sees their Spacesaver systems as solutions for the long-term, ones that can provide them a modular space to offer lasting preservation and safety for their collections. By utilizing Spacesaver's Powered High-Density Mobile Shelving systems, the center can maximize their storage capacity and maintain their growth rate without worry – allowing them to continue to receive priceless artifacts from donors and further their mission.</p>

<p>According to Dustin DePue, the installation is already drawing the attention of other institutions and has driven several archival entities to come and see it for themselves. With the system in place – which includes installed recessed rails for future systems – he is confident the Pritzker Military Archives Center can operate to the highest standards and will continue to do so for years to come.</p>

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Extinguishing Inefficiency At Fort Fire Department

<h2>Putting Out Fires With Passion and Precision</h2>

<p>It's no coincidence that a fire engine is dispatched to most calls received by your city's emergency response centers. These invaluable vehicles and the dedicated individuals who fill them are often the first line of support for citizens in need. One contributing factor of their effectiveness, centers around the solutions they employ to remain prepared both for training and for storing and preserving the systems they utilize.</p>

<p>In an emergency response situation, a delay in access to the resources required to address the incident(s) at hand could be the difference between triumph and tragedy. Knowing this, the Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin Fire Department immediately reached out to its local storage provider for help in outfitting its newly approved and funded facility. That's where our own team of dedicated professionals took the chief position to extinguish inefficiency within every one of the station's settings.</p>

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<h2>Accounting For Increased Fire Department Employees</h2>

<p>Part of the funding for the station – approved through two separate referendums – including the addition of six paramedics/firefighters and six advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT)/firefighters to provide 24/7, 911 emergency medical services (EMS) and firefighting services. With this addition, came a need for increased storage space for the gear, goods, and grub required to keep them ready at a moment’s notice.</p> 

<p>Our experts started by taking stock of the new space and its layout, identifying potential improvements and ways to accommodate growth projections. Taking these inputs into account, our team of in-house designers and certified installers delivered specialized storage for locations across the station that are as functional as they are accessible.</p>

<h3>Kitchen</h3>

<p>As many shifts within the station can last for more than 24 hours, staff need dependable solutions for keeping food reserves safe and organized. To address this issue, Spacesaver installed its 4-Post Shelving with locking doors in the station’s pantry. Now each team and shift have their own cabinet filled with their respective delectables.</p>

<h3>EMS Supply Storage</h3>

<p>For the station’s EMTs tasked with responding to calls, any disruption can be a matter of life and death. To help reduce the amount of time spent searching for necessary supplies, Spacesaver transformed a small room adjacent to the ambulance bay. Included to maximize capacity in the storage space, is a mixture of mechanical-assist HDMS and static shelving designed to allow responders to access the materials they need and get to those in need.</p>

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<h3>Maintenance Storage</h3>

<p>It takes having a myriad of replacement parts and tools on hand and at the ready to keep ambulance and fire crews and their equipment running at peak efficiency. Utilizing 4-Post shelving and FrameWRX bins, staff can store items of all shapes and sizes and know they will be where they need to be, when they need to be.</p>

<h3>Office and PPE Supplies</h3>

<p>From maintaining PPE to preserving necessary records and accessories, administrative functions play a key role in maintaining a cohesive chain of information throughout the station. To accommodate the volume and variety of materials needed to be stored, we equipped the station with mechanical-assist HDMS. Fully configurable to fit boxes, bags, and cases of all sizes, each carriage can be relocated at the turn of a handle until the right solution is found.</p>

<h3>Personal & Professional Gear Storage</h3>

<p>As damage to gear is a common occurrence that can leave users vulnerable to the elements of the job, spare equipment must be kept on hand. Knowing this and how bulky these items can be, our experts provided mechanical-assist HMDS dedicated to maximizing storage capacity for boots, jackets, helmets, gloves, and many more integral items.</p>

<h3>Personal Storage Lockers In Sleeping Area</h3>

<p>As responders need to be well rested and ready for action, the station has several bunk areas equipped with beds and bedding. To reduce any delay when the call for service comes in, we installed our trusted FreeStyle Personal Storage Locker (PSL) within the sleeping area to store both personal and professional belongings. Each of these lockers are customized to fit the specific needs of each department and their members, accounting for requirements ranging from ventilated shoe storage to USB charging functionality.</p>

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<h3>Overflow Storage</h3>

<p>While our storage plan accounted for all sections of the station, there was a need for a solution that could provide a secure option for any "where should this go?" question. For Fort Atkinson Fire Department, these items included paper towels, coffee accessories, plastic silverware, and more. To keep these items out of sight – but not out of mind – our experts provided 4-Post Shelving with full-height doors to provide secure storage with a better aesthetic.</p> 

<h3>Installing Confidence In Your Community</h3>

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<h2>Preserving Academics During A Pandemic (And Beyond)</h2>
<p>Technology has afforded schools with the opportunity to expand teaching well beyond the bounds of their physical spaces. Expanded access to laptops and other digital learning resources can now ensure that students of all demographic backgrounds can receive the same level of education as their classmates – no matter where they choose to receive that information.</p>  
<p>School administrators within Wake County – the most populated county in North Carolina – knew they needed to devise a plan to better integrate remote learning into their curriculum. Housing nearly 200 schools comprised of approximately 20,000 employees, 11,000 teachers, and 160,000 students, they also knew this was going to be no small feat. So, they devised a plan to strategically procure and integrate enough laptops to support their student body over a five-year period…and then the COVID pandemic surfaced and forced that ramp up period to shorten up significantly.</p>

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<p>Nearing the inevitable point of students and staff no longer being allowed within the premises, administrators began searching for support in creating additional capacity and increased efficiency in an off-site warehouse facility that was targeted to facilitate receipt, programming, and distribution of student laptops. This is where their <a href="/partners" aria-label="spacesaver network and partnerships">local Spacesaver representative</a> was called upon to provide an upgrade to the county’s operating system for storage.</p>

<h3>Measuring The Mainframe</h3>
<p>With pallets of laptops and accessories on their way, our representative’s main focus was to design a solution that would maximize storage capacity and accessibility for its users. Taking into consideration the warehouse’s layout and the county’s need for dynamic workspace for technical and logistical purposes, they decided that utilizing <a href="/products/shelving/4-post-case-type-shelving" aria-label="4 post shelving product details">4-Post Shelving</a> would be ideal due to its ability to be reconfigured and relocate should needs change in the future.</p>
<p>The <a href="/products/shelving/4-post-case-type-shelving/#accessories" aria-label="4 post shelving acessory details">4-Post Shelving, which when paired with bin dividers</a>, helps to create custom storage space for individual laptops and accessories to be housed when they got broken out of the pallets or as they were received as returns from schools.</p>

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<h3>A More Functional Storage Framework</h3>
<p>With these flexible storage solutions in place, administrators are able to better control the flow of equipment in and out of the facility. There are dedicated sections for classifying what stage in the channel – new, for repair, for distribution – each laptop falls under, allowing quick and easy access for workers to get these valuable resources to their users.</p>
<p>Going from what was a mix of laptops and accessories comingled in one location to a neatly organized collection of materials, <a href="/products/shelving" aria-label="spacesaver metal shelving details">Spacesaver’s high-quality, long-lasting, and secure shelving units</a> brought a much-needed sense of control to an uncertain time. And now, even after students returned to on-site learning, the warehouse has continued to provide value for the county and will continue to do so for future staff and students.</p>

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