We get a lot of requests from public libraries for a faster way to repair broken hinges (and burst adhesive bindings) than doing a recase in the original cover. Does anyone have any experience working with "double stitched binder tape" for fixing broken hinges? It's sold by University Products for repair and constructing pam binders. Two strips of cloth are stitched together down the center making 4 flanges. We think that the flanges are glued (with PVA, not the water activated adhesive already on the cloth) down to the spine, the inside board, the inside of the spine inlay, and the endsheet. I know this isn't as strong, pretty, long lasting, or preservationally sound as a recase for research collections; but for some public libraries extending the life of an item a few more circulations is their primary goal. Any feedback you have about whether you're seen books repaired in this way and how well they hold up, or if you've done it yourself would be most useful. + + + + + + + + + + + + Christine Wiseman Education Officer Preservation Services SOLINET christine _wiseman@xxxxxxxxxxx 1438 W. Peachtree St, NW 800.999.8558. ext. 4936 (p) Suite 200 404.892.7879 (f) Atlanta, GA 30309 www.solinet.net <<Christine Wiseman (E-mail).vcf>>
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