Binding: Table of Binding Types
Purpose: Providing the commercial bindery with various specifications contingent on genre.
| Periodical | Book | Paperback | Theses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raison D’Etre | Whenever binding two or more issues together | For books which will get little use | ||
| Cover | Left on | Removed by Bindery unless request to save. Can ask to mount cover. | Left on | |
| Material color | Use Lars software template – already set | Can request. Bindery prefers to make choice. Use code ‘NC’ to let them choose. | Bindery chooses | Phd – 990 Masters – 563 |
| Print color | Use Lars software template – already set | White or black only | White | Gold |
| Spine lettering | Use Lars template | Author/title/call number | Lengthwise | Lengthwise |
| Turnaround time (Bridgeport) | 2 weeks | 4 weeks | 4 weeks | 4 weeks |
Methods:
Thru-fold sewing:
- for signature-bound issues
- strong and flexible
Oversewing:
- normal binding method
Adhesive:
- no sewing
- page ends are fan glued
Conserphase Boxes:
- for materials falling apart which cannot be rebound
- we send measurements
Contact: um.library.technical.services@maine.edu
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