Brodart Company is an international products and services company that serves libraries. Brodart is made up of three divisions: Books & Automation, Contract Library Furniture, and Supplies & Furnishings.

History

Brodart was established in 1939, when Columbia University student Arthur Brody invented the plastic book jacket. Brody washed the emulsion off some film and folded it around his books for added protection. Today, the covers are used to protect the original paper jackets of books.

The company grew, and in 1959 Brodart began manufacturing furniture. Today Brodart’s furniture is sold to schools, universities, and libraries internationally. In the 1950s Brodart expanded into book distribution. Many books are offered to libraries already catalogued.

Books & Automation

The Books & Automation Division supplies cataloged and processed books. Brodart offers online tools, bibliographic services, and consulting to libraries. Customers select from English and Spanish titles, as well as audio and video products.

Contract Library Furniture

The Contract Furniture Division manufactures wooden furniture specified to end-user needs.

Supplies & Furnishings

The Supplies & Furnishings Division offers library supplies and products. The Brodart Supply Catalog offers thousands of items.

Appearance on "Three Wishes" TV Show

Brodart was featured in an episode of the NBC television show Three Wishes. The show outlined a young girl suffering from cerebral palsy who had a wish to bring a library to her small Ohio town. Brodart endorsed the show and created a library for the town.

External links

• Brodart Corporate
• Brodart Supplies and Furnishings Division U.S.
• Brodart Supplies and Furnishings Division Canada