library binding
The business of providing specialized binding
services to public, private, institutional, and
other libraries. Library binding, like job
binding, relies heavily on handwork, supplemented
by the use of specialized equipment, such as
sewing machines, rounding and backing machines,
board cutters, blocking presses, smashing and
nipping machines, etc. The services offered by
library binders include prebinding, rebinding,
serial (periodical or magazine) binding, pamphlet
and adhesive binding, box and portfolio
construction, general repair work, and, in some
binderies, rebinding and/or restoring rare or
valuable books, Bibles, etc.
Library binding must provide a book which will
open fairly easily and retain its shape after
repeated openings. It must also possess sufficient
durability to last as long as the paper on which
the book is printed, and be priced in accordance
with the quality of the work. See also: BOOKBINDING ; LIBRARY SEWING ; OVERSEWING . (58 , 81 , 121 , 209 , 293 )
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