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Mending and Repair of Books
Preserving books with practical, time-tested guidance
This guide offers librarians and long-time readers clear, actionable steps for protecting and extending the life of books. It covers when to bind, mend, or replace, and explains why careful handling matters to a library’s collection and the reading public. In plain, shop-floor terms, you’ll find instructions on choosing the right moments to rebind, how to mend without hampering future rebinding, and how to assess a book’s value and durability. The book also practicalizes common-sense routines, from preparing a mending table to selecting materials and applying paste correctly. It emphasizes cleanliness and consistent care as essential parts of good library service.
Deciding whether to bind, mend, or replace based on condition and cost Step-by-step methods for repairing torn pages, loose sections, and weak joints Guidance on mending materials, tools, and safe, effective techniques Care, cleaning, and shellacking to protect covers and extend life Ideal for librarians, archivists, and anyone responsible for preserving books in circulation or in collections.
This guide offers librarians and long-time readers clear, actionable steps for protecting and extending the life of books. It covers when to bind, mend, or replace, and explains why careful handling matters to a library’s collection and the reading public. In plain, shop-floor terms, you’ll find instructions on choosing the right moments to rebind, how to mend without hampering future rebinding, and how to assess a book’s value and durability. The book also practicalizes common-sense routines, from preparing a mending table to selecting materials and applying paste correctly. It emphasizes cleanliness and consistent care as essential parts of good library service.
Deciding whether to bind, mend, or replace based on condition and cost Step-by-step methods for repairing torn pages, loose sections, and weak joints Guidance on mending materials, tools, and safe, effective techniques Care, cleaning, and shellacking to protect covers and extend life Ideal for librarians, archivists, and anyone responsible for preserving books in circulation or in collections.
28 pages, Paperback
First published March 13, 2012
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