Today’s libraries have evolved far beyond quiet stacks and traditional bookshelves. As community expectations shift and collections continue to grow, libraries are rethinking how space is used—and many are turning to off-site archival library storage to stay relevant, adaptable, and service-focused. Off-site storage facilities equipped with high-density, high-bay shelving allow libraries to reclaim space, enhance preservation, and better support patrons.
More institutions are strategically investing in off-site library shelving systems to modernize their footprint. High-bay storage provides exceptional capacity, unmatched preservation, and a cost-efficient alternative to expanding an existing building.
Libraries and archives today face a challenging paradox: expanding collections and shrinking on-site space. By moving seldom-accessed items to a high-bay off-site storage facility, libraries can free up valuable square footage for study areas, technology spaces, maker labs, collaboration zones, and other high-impact services.
Spacesaver’s high-bay shelving systems are engineered specifically for off-site archival library storage, delivering:
Systems extend up to 34 feet high, maximizing cubic capacity and optimizing every inch of vertical space for boxes, books, special collections, and archival materials.
Designed for high-volume retrieval workflows, high-bay systems ensure materials remain organized, traceable, and quickly accessible despite being stored off-site.
Robust construction, code-compliant safety features, and compatibility with environmental controls help maintain ideal conditions for long-term preservation.
Recognized as the industry benchmark for off-site storage for academic libraries and public institutions, Spacesaver high-bay systems deliver reliability, capacity, and protection that grows with your collection.
