Document Type
Manual
Date
10-2012
Keywords
Book repair, manual, circulating collections, page repair, hinge tightening, tip-in, spine repair, pamphlets
Language
English
Disciplines
Archival Science | Art and Materials Conservation | Art Practice | Book and Paper | Library and Information Science
Description/Abstract
The audience for this manual are work-study students and library technicians working charged with repairing items from our circulating book collection. Be careful because a repair done incorrectly can cause more harm than good if you are not sure don’t do it. Never be afraid to ask, no question is too small.
It is important to maintain control over your work. Work should be neat and organized. When new staff is hired they are trained by an experienced person and given manuals for reference. Each employee’s work is reviewed periodically to be certain that they understand the principles and techniques of book repair. This manual can be referred to if you are unsure of a step in the repair process.
The treatment of rare books and special collections materials is outside the scope of this manual. If you are planning on working with these types of materials please consult a conservator.
Recommended Citation
Hanley, Marianne Swanberry, "Circulating Collections Book Repair Manual" (2012). Treatment Manuals. 2.
https://surface.syr.edu/pres_treatment/2
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.
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