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We have built an enviable reputation for our Mobile Libraries, supplying a variety of customers over many years, with many repeat orders the best endorsement of our product. We are proud of the fact that our vehicles have won the recognition of "Scottish Mobile Library of the Year" on several occasions. We produce a range of standard bodies on a variety of chassis leading to reduced lead time and easy selection. |
| | Click here for latest examples. | | | Older Examples: - | | |  | Dorset Council (Feb, 2009) | | | | Dorset Council Shools Vehicle (Dec, 2008) | | | | Thurrock Council (Dec, 2008) | | | | Tower Hamlets (Oct, 2008) | | | | Windsor and Maidenhead (Sep, 2008) | | | | Aberdeenshire Council (Sep, 2008) | | | | Somerset County Council | | | | Sandwell MBC | | | | Cambridge County Council | | | | Coventry City Council Mobile Library | | | | The South Dublin Library | | | | East Dunbartonshire | | | | London Borough of Redbridge | | | | Luton Borough Council | | | | Bedfordshire County Council | | | | Keillor Scores a Hat-Trick at Kilmarnock Football Club | | | | Essex County Council | | | | West Sussex County Council | | | | West Sussex County Council | | | | Bracknell Forest Borough Council Education Library Service | | | | Medway Council, Rochester, Kent | | | | West Berkshire Council | | | | Hertfordshire County Council | | | | Dorset County Council | | | | Hertfordshire County Council Schools Library Service | | | | Hampshire County Council | | | | Roscommon County Council | | | | Hampshire County Council | | | | Hertfordshire County Council | | | | Surrey County Council | | | | Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council | | | | Cumbria County Council | | | | Cumbria County Council | | | | Angus Libraries | | | | Argyll & Bute | | | | North Eastern Education & Library Board of Ballymena (N.E.E.L.B.) | | | | Bexley Heath | | | | Norfolk County Council | | | | Western Education and Library Board - Northern Ireland | | | | City of Sunderland | | | | Highland Regional Council | | | | Northumberland County Council | | | | Southend on Sea | | | | Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council | | | | Monmouthshire - South Wales | | | | North East Education and Library Board - Northern Ireland | | | | Hertfordshire County Council | | | | London Borough of Newham | | | |
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Dorset Council (Feb, 2009)
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 This vehicle is a copy of a vehicle Keillor Coachbuilders Ltd. supplied to Dorset County council in 2007.
The cab area has been closed off from the working area by a sliding door to keep the vehicle warm and safe. Standard Keillor shelving and spinners were fitted along with a cash till, fold down operator seat at the counter and seating at the rear for customers to view books. A PLS safety gate was installed at the main entrance within the vehicle.
This vehicle has had a tracking device fitted so that base can log location if required in an emergency.
Within the roof Two Vent Axia Meteor roof mounted fans are installed on two of the roof lights for additional ventilation.
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Dorset Council Shools Vehicle (Dec, 2008)
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 Dorset Council required a vehicle to service the schools within the eastern side of the county. Based on a shortened DAF 45.160 with a wheelbase of 4650mm .
This vehicle was equipped with 6 large solar panels and these were cabled into the internal battery system to help with maintaining a charge whilst out on the road or stationary.
The cab has been converted to the Keillor Coachbuilders Ltd. widened cab specification. Heating is via two Eberspacher D5L warm air units to warm the vehicle up very quickly. Battery power has been designed with four 270-amp hour batteries.
Within the roof Two Vent Axia Meteor roof mounted fans are installed on two of the roof lights for additional ventilation.
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Thurrock Council (Dec, 2008)
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 Thurrock council in Essex have taken delivery of their replacement mobile library.
The base Vehicle was a Iveco Eurocargo 75E18S. One Eberspacher D5 heater has been installed along with 6 Maintenance free 270amp hour batteries on a slide out shelf.
A Radcliffe 3 step entry system has been installed for Wheelchair access if required.
The cleaver use of fixed and mobile trolley shelving gives this vehicle the flexibility needed on its busy schedule between old peoples homes, schools and as a main library.
Graphics were bright on a plain white background to make them stand out.
A colour scheme of white and a wine gives the vehicle homely warmth. |
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Tower Hamlets (Oct, 2008)
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 Tower Hamlets have taken delivery of their new Mobile Library. This Vehicle was a refit to a mobile Library from it's previous use by Essex County Council Library.
Existing Toilet and Spinner units were removed a new counter unit was installed. Battery packs were upgraded to the latest specifications.
Tower Hamlets were the first customers to make use of the Keillor mobile trolley system to aid book presentation to their clientele. The Vehicle Schedule includes residential homes as well as schools and this system helps considerable the staff of the vehicle as stock can be adjusted easily and without risk prior to departure on route in the morning.
Hard wearing vinyl-flooring helps to keep the vehicle clean when these are used especially during the winter months within the east London area. Spinner units and Pamphlet holders were installed to aid customers when they were within the vehicle confines. |
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Windsor and Maidenhead (Sep, 2008)
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 Windsor and Maidenhead have taken delivery of their latest mobile library during September.
One Eberspacher D5 heater has been installed along with 6 Maintenance free 270amp hour batteries on a slide out shelf.
A Radcliffe 3 step entry system has been installed for Wheelchair access if required.
3 roof vents with 2 Vent-axia fans have been installed for ventilation.
Shelving is from the Keillor Shelfit range along with spinners and kinderboxes. A slotted notice board was also requested from the range. |
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Aberdeenshire Council (Sep, 2008)
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 Aberdeenshire council have taken delivery of their latest mobile library.
Keillor Coachbuilders Ltd have won a contract with Aberdeenshire to supply a vehicle a year proving the customers satisfaction with the build quality.
The Base Vehicle supplied by the council was an Iveco Eurocargo 75E16. One Eberspacher D5 heater has been installed along with 4 Maintenance free 270amp hour batteries on a slide out shelf. A Radcliffe 3 step entry system has been installed for Wheelchair access if required. Two roof vents with Vent-axia fans are installed for ventilation.
Shelving is the Keillor ShelFit range in bright red and yellow.
Carpet tiles from the flotex range are installed to customer specifications. |
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Somerset County Council
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 This Iveco Cargo 140E 18/FP with full air suspension and a overall length of 33 feet is a major addition to there fleet of mobile libraries.
With roof mounted solar panels providing power to run the library, along with the staff and public IT provision.
The Satellite disc gives quick and efficient internet connection, allowing the vehicle to be used by other departments with in the county.
This multi purpose library has a one to one interview room as a extension to the open airy cab, also doubling as a staff private area with all the home comforts such as fridge, microwave and sound system.
The rear corner has a fully fitted toilet cubical for the long journeys round the county.
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ShelFit shelving system and the internal bright colour lay out gives a very inviting environment for the users of all ages. |
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Sandwell MBC
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 SandWell MBC Have just taken delivery of their Mega Mobile Library based on the Volvo FLH 15 Tonne GVW chassis.
This vehicle has air suspension and the D6B180 6 Litre engine with a 6 speed gear box.
The library has a over length of 10.2 meters and width of 2.5 meters.
The library Bodywork incorporates our Volvo cab conversion with easy walk through from library to cab area, retaining all the standard Volvo parts for ease in replacement.
The interior has a sticking colour mix matching the external livery with the shelves colours and graphics.
The Satellite disc provides the internet connection and with wireless operation this vehicle can act as a receiver centre for other locations, ideal for OutReach Learning.
On board is a shared network with removal work station quickly changing the vehicle from a library to a training centre.
The ShelFit shelving system is used to its full extent with examples of the whole range in operation.
This vehicle with be a great assett to their existing fleet and will certainly catch the attention of the general public on its rounds. |
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The South Dublin Library
One example of five mobile libraries supplied to Dublin last year, the City of Dublin having a special purpose mobile with IT training with Internet access.
The Irish libraries are based on the Atego chassis 12 tonne G.V.W. with wheelchair access and a book capacity of 4,000.
All libraries are supplied through Motor Distributors, the Mercedes importers in Dublin.
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London Borough of Redbridge
This library is multi purpose, providing a traditional library service three days a week and IT training the remainder of the week.
The internal design allows quick assembly of Keillor workstations that fit into the 900 standard shelf bays.
Wheelchair access is through the rear door with cassette tail lift.
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Bedfordshire County Council
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 Bedfordshire County Council have taken delivery of two Keillor Libraries base on the Iveco Euro Cargo chassis 7.5 tonne model 74E16S.
 The mobiles will replace ageing vehicles which are ready for replacement.
The new mobiles, with there attractive external livery and distinctive base colour, will have a big impact on the mobile library service.
 The internal design supports the complete range of the Keillor ShelFit products in a bright finish to maximise the book display against a white back ground.
The Mastervolt Power System including maintenance free GEL batteries make running easy to control. |
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Essex County Council
We have just completed a very important order for ten mobile libraries for Essex County Council. They have been built to the detailed design of Essex County Council.
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West Sussex County Council
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 This mobile library is based on the Iveco Daily Panel Van Model 50C15 with 3950mm wheel base.
This compact mobile was chosen to serve the elderly as will as acting as a back up to the larger 7.5 tonne Library.
The Public entrance with automatic low step was purposely positoned and designed to blend with the side panel, giving a stream line appearance to this standard van.
The standard rear door, with Ratcliff under floor cassette lift gives wheel chair access and assist in book box loading.
The interior lay out maximises the shelf space and internal standing room with our stepped side wall bar arrangement.
The counter unit has a interesting feature of a sliding top to provide extra working space when required and extra standing space when in the retracted location, the tip up seat is on a sliding frame again to give greater flexibility.
The External livery is a copy of the large big brother mobile and has the same impact |
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West Sussex County Council |
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This mobile library is based on the DAF LF 45-150 7.5 Tonne Chassis cab with rear air suspension. |
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This mobile has a very colourful interior with a mixture of wood grain and shades of blue.
A range of ShelFit components including kinder boxes; display and standard shelves; built-in work station and notice boards complement the interior.
The counter unit purpose built to suit the operational requirements. |
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The External livery was created by our graphic design team with the help of the librarians and senior staff members, the end result is a stunning fresh appearance that has given new meaning to the mobile library service in this area. |
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Bracknell Forest Borough Council Education Library Service
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Schools Mobile library based on the Leyland DAF LF45 -140 complete with rear air suspension. |
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This very attractive mobile with its high level window features and use of bright colours, creates a very pleasant environment for the staff and children.
Its air conditioning and basic catering facility gives it the edge over other libraries of this type.
The ShelFit shelving system gives the opportunity to vary the book display to capture the young readers interest. |
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The external livery was designed by our graphic department with input from the library service and the user group, the end result being much admired and has achieved the impact hoped. |
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Medway Council, Rochester, Kent
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 Schools Mobile library, based on the Leyland DAF LF 45 140 7.5 tonne gvw chassis.
The is the first mobile in a long time for Medway and a breath of fresh air in the service.
The design was created from many meetings with the library service and our design department, with features like the island counter unit which works very well in their operation.
Major investment in the internet satellite connection providing a very fast onboard service for the children.
The external livery was designed by our graphic design section from a brief supplied by the library service, the end result being a stunning splash of colour and text that catches the eye every day of the week. |
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West Berkshire Council
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Based on the Leyland DAF 7.tonne chassis complete with rear air suspension, this mobile has a number of interesting details such as External notice board and large picture frame windows. |
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Internally there is a fixed service point IT station for general public use,attractively shaped counter unit,a large water fall kinder box at rear wall with attractive graphics to complement the children section.
The ShelFit system with its attractive colour creates the right atmospheres, which is a major attraction with the librarians and users a like. |
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Hertfordshire County Council
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The first of the Iveco Daily 65C17HPT in there fleet as a mobile library. |
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This mobile has been designed as a multi purpose provider having the same equipment on board as there larger mobiles fitting into a very compact space.
The client is very please with the end result, with all the functions being provided making great use of the reduced space.
The clever use of colours and external windows give the feel of a much larger vehicle. |
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Dorset County Council
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This Compact Mobile is based on the Ford Iveco 65C17 HPL complete with rear air suspension and fully automatic rear stabilising legs, with the Keillor stainless steel and alloy body construction we have achieved a book capacity load of just under 2 tonnes. |
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The mobile is bright and attractive with the ShelFit system being used to maximise the display of the stock.
The counter and service area has been designed in conjunction with out design team and the librarian in charge, achieving a very workable solution in such a tight space.
All round this is a very pleasing mobile. |
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Hertfordshire County Council Schools Library Service
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This attractive schools mobile library was launch at the beginning of this school year and has been a great success with pupils through out the county. |
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The design is the product of our design team working closely with the librarian in charge Gill Constantine and the transport manager Alan Smith.
On board we have rear seating with storage, second entry door on the nearside rear with a Ratcliff cassette lift for wheelchair access and local area network for computer use with removable work stations.
The ShelFit shelving system includes the new trolley unit. |
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The high level windows give extra light to the interior and allows the majority of the side panels to be used for the attractive livery. |
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Hampshire County Council
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 The three Mobile Libraries based on the 10 tonne GVW Iveco Euro Cargo chassis provide an ideal base vehicle for the Community Mobile, The Rural and the Schools library.
Each library designed to suit the individual services. The ShelFit Library shelving system proved to be a great asset with variations in internal layout.
The library counters are a variety of shapes and materials, all designed by our interior design centre. Internal colour livery capturing the mood of the client base with maximum impact incurring new borrowers. |
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Roscommon County Council
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 This attractive mobile library based on the 7.5 tonne Leyland DAF is bound for Southern Ireland, the first in this country for many years.
With it's external window detail coupled with the livery and graphics, this library has a striking appearance.
We are sure it will be a tremendous asset to the library service and the rural population.
The mobile has Internet connection through the roof mounted Satellite receiver discs, providing connection to cavity mounted fold out workstations which are hidden behind the shelves when not in use.
The vehicle is fitted with a Local Area Network and mains power through, this will allow the mobile to be used as an information centre or a teaching unit.
The ShelFit shelving system has been incorporated with the full range of shelves being used giving complete flexibility within the library. |
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Hampshire County Council
The Family Link Library based on the Iveco Daily short wheel base chassis.
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This very compact mobile unit is ideally suited for school play grounds and tight spaces.
With its bright interior and attractive external livery this vehicle has been a big hit with the children.
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Surrey County Council
The mobile library based on the Leyland DAF FA45LF at 7.5tonne GVW has an overall length of 8.2m, width 2.5m and inside height of 2.1m.
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This is the first library Surrey has with full Internet connection facility at each modular shelf bay.
The attractive internal colour scheme with the Keillor ShelFit shelving system is quite a transformation from their previous vehicles and has been much admired by the reading public.
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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Low floor mobile library built on the Fiat Ducato18 MWB chassis cab with 3.5tonne GVW.
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Vehicle overall length 7.6m, width 2.3m. The Keillor mobile library bodywork and internal fitting all in lightweight alloy achieves a generous payload of 800kg, allowing a book capacity of 1500, mounted on our ShelFit system.
The internal and external livery is part of the Keillor package to promote the Knowsley library service.
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Cumbria County Council
This rear entry, compact Mobile Library based on the Leyland DAF FL 45 7.5 Tonne GVW chassis works well with the single step lift and the rear winding staircase rear entry.
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High level and full size windows provide a bright interior enhancing our ShelFit shelving system.
Full LAN wiring installed for future use complete with the ShelFit removable work stations.
External livery will be applied later. |
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Angus Libraries
Providing library units to our local area is always enjoyable, giving our staff the opportunity to use the product they have built.
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Based on the Iveco Cargo 7.5 tonne, with vehicle length of 7m and 8m these provide an ideal vehicle for the rural area and country villages.
Shelving system is our new ShelFit range. |
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Argyll & Bute
This library has been built to be completely self-contained with its own traction battery pack and generator for charging batteries.
Based on the Isle of Islay, this vehicle provides the main library service for the whole island.
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Maximisation of book stock with storage, where possible, was the main requirement. Shelving system is our new ShelFit range. |
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Bexley Heath
Bexley have pushed the boat out with this mobile library, based on the Isuzu NQR 7.5 tonne chassis with a 8.2m overall length.
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This vehicle is equipped with all the accessories a modern mobile library can have.
Shelving covering the full range of our ShelFit system, with kidney shaped counter unit providing racking unit for computers, printer and scanner along with general storage.
Complete Local Area Network on board with flat screen monitor built into wall space and hidden behind door that blends with sidewall.
Internet linkup by satellite dish mounted on the roof with control unit at counter.
External and internal livery designed by our own studio with client approval.
This vehicle received a great deal of attention at this year's mobile meet. |
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Norfolk County Council
Based on the Mercedes Benz Vario Chassis Cowl.
General Mobile Library with computer workstation available to general public.
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Western Education and Library Board - Northern Ireland
Based on the Alto/Tay Isuzu N.Q.R. 7.5 tonne chassis with eye-catching livery.
Fixed IT workstation next to public entrance for general use.
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Highland Regional Council
Based on the Mercedes Benz Vario Chassis Cowl.
Part of an order of five libraries serving the Highlands and remote areas of Skye.
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