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Mending and Repair of Books
Extend the life of your books with practical, step-by-step repair guidance from a trusted library standard.
This non-fiction guide covers when to bind, mend, or replace books, and how libraries decide the best path for a book’s future. It presents clear, repeatable practices for keeping shelves in good shape and for handling common damage without compromising value.
How to judge when a book should go to the bindery versus being mended or replaced A practical setup for a mending table with recommended tools and materials Techniques for repairing torn pages, loose sections, and weak joints Methods for cleaning, pressing, and recasing to restore appearance and durability Ideal for librarians, archivists, book lovers, and anyone responsible for the care of circulating collections.
This non-fiction guide covers when to bind, mend, or replace books, and how libraries decide the best path for a book’s future. It presents clear, repeatable practices for keeping shelves in good shape and for handling common damage without compromising value.
How to judge when a book should go to the bindery versus being mended or replaced A practical setup for a mending table with recommended tools and materials Techniques for repairing torn pages, loose sections, and weak joints Methods for cleaning, pressing, and recasing to restore appearance and durability Ideal for librarians, archivists, book lovers, and anyone responsible for the care of circulating collections.
26 pages, Hardcover
First published March 13, 2012
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