Moving a house is tough but relocating a library can be a logistical nightmare. Imagine packing hundreds of books, fragile electronics, and priceless documents, then safely transporting them across town or the state. If you don’t know where to begin, there is an easy answer – hiring an experienced library moving company.
In this post, we’ll explore how library moving companies efficiently move large archives for academic, municipal, and research institutions, and how they can reduce stress on your team.
Why Professional Movers Make All the Difference
Expert library moving companies bring unmatched expertise, tools, and organization to large-scale relocation projects. Here are a few ways The Quality Group makes the process easier for you and your organization:
- Move planning: Our team works closely with your librarians and facility managers to understand the details of your collection, cataloging systems, and goals. Using this information, they’re able to create a move plan that meets your needs and timeline.
- Project management: A project manager will coordinate and manage all aspects of your relocation, including scheduling crews, monitoring progress, and addressing any challenges. They will also act as your single point of contact during the entire move process.
- Inventory and labeling: Before moving day, we will perform a detailed inventory of your books, archives, and equipment. Items are then labeled using barcode systems that track their journey and help with unpacking.
- Commercial space planning: Need help designing your new space? Our floor planning experts can collaborate with you to create a library layout that improves workflows, follows ADA compliance, and long-term flexibility.
- Setup and furniture installation: Upon arrival, our movers will unload, organize, and reshelve your materials following your library’s catalog system. We can also install furniture, assist with post-move tasks, and conduct final checks to ensure you’re ready for opening day.
Your Search for Library Moving Companies Ends at The Quality Group
The Quality Group provides industry-leading commercial moving services throughout Louisiana and Mississippi. We stand out from other library moving companies by offering full-service solutions that assist you during every phase of your relocation. Need help moving your library long distance? Our partnership with the Office Moving Alliance (OMA) makes it easier than ever to move your assets between cities, counties, and states.
Call The Quality Group at 833-756-0103 to partner with a trusted library moving company in Louisiana and Mississippi. For a free quote, contact us online or visit one of our offices in Baton Rouge, LA, New Orleans, LA, Lafayette, LA, or Jackson, MS.