[ISLMA-Share] Repairing books

Mon Jan 23 08:43:04 CST 2017

Thanks, everybody, for the great advice! I appreciate your help.

-Amy Edrington

On Mon, Jan 23, 2017 at 8:38 AM, Email list for the Illinois School Library
Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> Hosting a workshop is a great idea! The Kapco one I attended resulted in a
> lot of freebies for everyone, and you get hands on book repair instruction.
> The one in Beach Park allowed time for everyone to talk about their biggest
> issues and brainstorm how to prevent and/or repair them.
>
> On Fri, Jan 20, 2017 at 12:08 PM, Email list for the Illinois School
> Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
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>> If you have a Kapco representative come and give a seminar on repairing
>> books, she'll give you a discount code to use when you order their products
>> directly from them. If you don't have several people that need training,
>> you could offer to host a training and invite people from other districts
>> to fill up the spots. She usually has a give away and you get to repair
>> several books using her supplies.
>>
>> Pam
>>
>> On Thu, Jan 19, 2017 at 7:04 PM, Email list for the Illinois School
>> Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
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>>> I use the Cover One book repair machine to fix many spines.  It is
>>> available from Cover One or Scholastic Bonus catalog.  Love it!
>>>
>>> On Jan 19, 2017, at 5:00 PM, Email list for the Illinois School Library
>>> Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
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>>> Kapco's Easy Bind I Clear Polyester Repair Tape or Easy Bind II along
>>> with the glue will really reinforce your covers to your books, too.  Kapco
>>> has YouTube videos, too.  I hosted a Kapco book repair workshop for our
>>> district LRC Directors in the Fall, and if you haven't attended one, it's
>>> well worth your time.  You can contact Kary Barth at kbarth at kapco.com (217)
>>> 671-0855 if you would like to attend or host a workshop.
>>>
>>> Loretta Burke
>>> SD308
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thursday, January 19, 2017 1:16 PM, Email list for the Illinois
>>> School Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
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>>>
>>> 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
>>>
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>>> 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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