Book Return Units

A variety of Book Return Units are available to meet your specific requirements. Choose from modular units that can be integrated into your circulation desk construction to freestanding or mobile units that can be placed where you require them. Here is a quick breakdown of what we have for you.

MCD-36BR - Book Return Module - a circulation desk component with book return slot on front panel. Available in 29", 32" and 39" heights.

MCD-36CBR-42 - Stand-alone Book Return Cabinet. Cabinet is 30"D x 36"W x 42"H, Truck is 22"D x 26"W x 28"H.

MCD-S36BR - Front Panel Slot Book Return with Descending Platform and Hinged Lid. 30"D x 36"W. Available in 32 and 39" heights.

MCD-36SBR-TOP - Top Surface Slot Book Return Module with Drawer and Shelf Storage. 30"D x 36"W. Available in 29", 32" and 39" heights.

MCD-DBT-1824-24 - Descending Platform Book Truck. Designed to fit under a book return module (like the MCD-36BR or MCD-36CBR). 18"D x 24.25"W x 24"H

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Cut Sheets

Descending Book Truck Cut Sheet (.pdf, 1.019 MB)

List Price Sheets

Bookmark Circulation Desk List Price Sheet (.pdf, 2.307 MB)

Overview
Finishes

Modular case system: Each case module is fully assembled, allowing for simple field assembly of the complete circulation desk as well as for easy reconfiguration, if necessary. Cases connect with male/female threaded metal connectors.
Tops are 1-1/4" thick, three ply engineered wood construction with .050" high pressure laminate, and a phenolic backer sheet. The patron side is edged with 5/16" x 1-1/4" solid red oak (with the exception of Malibu and Keystone designs which have a 1-5/8") with a 1/4" radius top and bottom. The edges and back side of the top are edged with 1/8" solid red oak.
Case Construction: Circulation desk modules are constructed of /4" thick, three ply particleboard with plain sliced "A" grade oak veneer. All modules, except Malibu style, utilize a continuous front design (sides do not penetrate), with a 4" high recessed toe. Cabinets are assembled using glue and dowel joinery. Note: One terminating end panel is required for each exposed end of a complete desk assembly.
Adjustable shelves are 3/4" thick three ply particleboard plywood with "A" grade oak veneer faces. The exposed edges are edged with 1/8" solid red oak. Shelves are adjustable on 32mm increments.
Drawers are constructed of 1/2" nine ply baltic birch plywood. Drawers have 3/4" thick fronts with "A" grade oak veneer. Box and file drawers have 100 lb. full extension slides.
Doors are constructed of 3/4" thick, three ply particleboard with plain sliced "A" grade oak veneer faces and edged on all sides with 1/8" solid red oak. Door hardware includes concealed hinges, fully adjustable in all 3 axes, and wire pulls.
Continuous tops may be specified.
Locks may be specified with doors and/or drawers, keyed randomly or alike.
Depressible Platforms, where specified, are fully contained within the unit. ¾” white melamine surface. Descending mechanism is a steel scissor lift design with nylon bushings for smooth operation and is pre-loaded with a calibrated spring to control descent.