Consulting

Move Planning

• Assistance with move planning, scheduling, move sequencing
• Collection measurement
• Fill Rate Calculation
• Budgetary Proposals
• Floor Plan Design
• Stack and Furniture Layout Design
• Coordinating new furniture and shelving installations
• Supervision and Equipment for Do-it-yourself Move Projects

Specifications Development

• Bid Package Development
• Library Needs Assessment for Specifications
• Floor Plan Development/Design Specifications
• Fill Rate Calculation/Specifications
• Evaluating Equipment and Furnishing Needs

Collection Relocation

Move Planning

Measuring

Tagging

Bester Brothers Staff Fully Trained in the Following Classifications:

• DDC
• LC
• NLM
• SuDOCS

Moving

Internal Moving

• Shifting
• Merging
• Segregating
• Re-carpeting
• ADA Compliance
• Remodeling & Renovation
• Additions

Installation

Shelving Design and Layout

Receiving

Distribution

Recycling and Disposal

• Shipping Debris

• Cardboard
• Pallets
• Plastic
• Strapping

• Unwanted Furniture

Personnel – Our Staff is fully trained and experienced in working with all brands of shelving

Cleaning

Vacuum Cleaning Removes Dust and Other Unwanted Particulate Matter.

• Triple Filter Anti-Allergen System
• Noise Reduced System

Hand Cleaning

• Reduces Risk to Fragile Materials
• Individual Volume Inspection
• Treatment for Molds

Rental

Equipment

• Book Carts
• Book Bins
• Book Cartons
• Stack Movers
• Furniture Dollies
• Moving Vans

Personnel – Our Staff Can Compliment Yours to Build the Perfect Team to Execute Your Move

• Move Managers
• Crew Supervisors
• Heavy Lifting Personnel
• Drivers

Storage

Climate Controlled

• Long Term
• Short Term

Trailers

• On Site
• Long Term
• Short Term

We have moving equipment that allow us to move your collection without having to remove your books from their shelves. This is very time and cost effective for recarpeting and reconfiguration projects.

References from some of our more recent customers are available upon request. Click here to request a quote.