LibraryLifters (a division of NLI Inc.)
WHY LIBRARIES CHOOSE
LIFT-AND-SHIFT RENOVATION
Traditional renovations often require emptying shelves, boxing collections, and closing areas for extended periods. Our approach keeps materials organized and significantly reduces labor, downtime, and risk to collections.
✔ Books remain in order
✔ Reduced project time
✔ Lower disruption to patrons and staff
✔ No large-scale packing or storage required
✔ Safe handling of shelving and materials
Mission
Our mission is to provide libraries with safe, efficient, and minimally disruptive solutions for moving loaded shelving and supporting renovation projects. We are committed to protecting collections, maintaining organization, and helping facilities remain functional throughout the process. Through experienced personnel, specialized equipment, and careful planning, we strive to deliver reliable results that meet each library’s unique needs.
Lift & Shift
Yes — those shelves are fully loaded.
What you're watching is our Lift & Shift process in action. Our team carefully lifts fully loaded library stacks and smoothly shifts them across the floor without removing a single book. This allows carpet tile replacement, ADA improvements, renovations, or layout changes to happen quickly and efficiently while the library’s collection stays completely intact. The result is a faster project, less disruption for staff, and major savings in labor and time.
