[ISLMA-Share] Repairing books

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If it has been a while since you attended a book repair inservice or if you have not had the opportunity yet, DEMCO has a very helpful web page of REPAIR Videos that take you step by step through the repair process. Very helpful!

Bobbie Kocim
Salt Creek 48, Retired

http://www.demco.com/goto?BOOKREPAIRVIDEO <http://www.demco.com/goto?BOOKREPAIRVIDEO>

   







> On 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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