[ISLMA-Share] Repairing books

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Thu Jan 19 13:11:17 CST 2017


Yes, there is special glue to use on books. I really like Demco's Norbond
Liquid Plasic Adhesive. It's designed for book repair. When dry, it's clear
and flexible.

There are many good book repair videos on YouTube to give you some pointers
on other repair issues.



Barbra Miller
Learning Resource Center Facilitator
Troy Community Consolidated School District 30C

*Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination *
- Sidney Sheldon

On Thu, Jan 19, 2017 at 12:59 PM, Email list for the Illinois School
Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> Hello.
>
> Lately, many students have brought their textbooks to me for repair. The
> most common problem is that the spine has separated from the outside cover.
> I usually glue the spine back to the cover and then tape the insides with
> book tape. I put some rubberbands around the book for the glue to dry.
>
> I have no idea if this is the best strategy for repairing large books.
> Does anybody have any better suggestions? Also, is there a special glue you
> use on the spine? I am currently just using Elmer's.
>
> Thanks for any feedback!
>
> -Amy Edrington
> Central A&M
>
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