Answer: bookend

AnswerCrossword Clue
BOOKENDShelf item
BOOKENDFootball player studying literature?
BOOKENDShelf support
BOOKENDVolume supporter
BOOKENDHalf of a library set.
BOOKENDLibrary item
BOOKENDShelf prop ... or a hint to both parts of the answers to the six starred clues
BOOKENDLibrary prop?
BOOKENDNovel support?
BOOKENDGo on either side of
bookendto place something at either end of
bookendsupport for holding up a row of books