Thank you to everyone who provided feedback; it was a gold mine of information! All responses are compiled in the attached PDF, with this summary: - Carpet tiles are consistently recommended. If you get extras you can replace them as needed. - Library Design Associates has equipment which can move shelving without removing the books. They also have designers available.This is an incredible resource, recommended several times. - Shaw Construction out of Livonia, MI also gets a recommendation. - You may or may not need an RFP process depending on your situation. If you need to do an RFP and don't have experience, think about retaining a project management company. - Break it into stages if necessary/possible, and keep patrons informed throughout the entire process, using pictures, displays, social media, and word-of-mouth. - If breaking into stages, try to make the divisions at logical places between shelving areas. - If staying open during the process, expect long hours! Thanks again to everyone who contributed, I can't imagine proceeding effectively without all this valuable input. Best regards, -- Bret R Boulter he/him/his Facilities Manager Traverse Area District Library bboulter@tadl.org 231-932-8522 (desk) 231-409-9656 (mobile) *Currently reading "**The Art of Logic in an Illogical World" **by Eugenia Cheng*