Library shelving

For Library
Environments

Library shelving is not a single product — it's a system. A well-specified library has to accommodate standard text books on flat shelves, face-out picture books in sloping display units, magazines in browser bins, DVDs in dedicated presentation shelves, and AV media in specialist configurations, often all within the same floor plan. Getting each of those requirements right — matched to the users who will access them, whether that's a five-year-old in a junior school or a researcher in a university archive — is what separates a library that works from one that frustrates staff and patrons alike.

Hydestor's library shelving is NZ-designed and manufactured for primary schools, secondary schools, tertiary institutions, and public library environments. With 15 shelf types and accessories — from canopy shelves and divider sets through to uptilt browser bins, AV shelves, and DVD presentation shelves — the system configures to present any collection type clearly and accessibly. Heights adjust in 100mm increments from 875mm to 2375mm, and shelf positions adjust in 25mm increments to suit different spine heights and media formats. Custom powder coat colours mean every installation can be matched to your school or library's interior palette. Because we manufacture locally, we work directly with your design team to ensure the floor plan flows correctly for both staff and patrons from day one.

If you’re looking for shelving or storage solutions for your workplace, office, school, library, museum or any other environment, there are a few things to be aware of.

15 Shelf Types as Standard:

From flat shelves and browser bins to specialist AV and DVD presentation shelves, our library system covers every media format and collection type within a single, cohesive product range.

NZ-Engineered for NZ Schools & Libraries:

Our library shelving is designed and manufactured here specifically for New Zealand environments, with seismic compliance built in and custom colour matching for school and library interiors.

Precision Shelf Adjustability:

With positions adjustable in 25mm increments across heights from 875mm to 2375mm, every bay can be configured to the exact spine height and media format of your collection.

Purpose-Built for Every User:

We look beyond the shelf to ensure floor plans flow logically for different user groups — from junior school children to university researchers — with appropriate shelf heights and access configurations throughout.

Direct Manufacturer Support:

You deal with our team from initial design through to installation, with ongoing access to replacement shelf types, components, and technical support long after your project is completed.

Technical Specifications & Features

Hydestor library shelving is built to the same exacting standards as our archive and mobile systems, with 15 configurable shelf types to suit every collection format and library environment.

Finish:

Standard Off White powder coat; full range of custom Dulux colours available upon request.

Shelf Types & Accessories:

Canopy shelf, divider shelf set, sloping shelf (60mm front), sloping shelf (100mm front), standard flat shelf, base uptilt shelf, library book bin, uptilt browser bin, uptilt display bin, 15–60° display shelf, 2 tier display unit, 3 tier display unit, DVD presentation shelf, AV shelf, 2 tier AV shelf.

Rollaway Option:

Caster bases available for reconfigurable floor layouts and flexible space planning.

Heights:

875–2375mm in 100mm increments; custom sizes available upon request.

Widths:

600 / 900mm.

Depths:

200 / 225 / 250 / 300 / 375mm.

Shelf Load Capacity:

80kg per shelf.

Shelf Adjustability:

Adjustable in 25mm increments to suit different spine heights and media formats.