Non-Standard Monograph Binding

An Alternative to Traditional Standard Monograph Binding
 
For items that are not usually bound as standard monographs – typically soft cover materials – we offer a number of alternative binding options.
 
While these are all high-quality products, the ANSI/NISO/LBI Standard for Library Binding does not apply to non-standard monograph binding.
 

Text Block Consolidation
 
The spines of non-standard monographs that have been bound with hot-melt adhesive by the publisher will have their spines removed and pages will be reattached by double fan adhesive binding using an internally plasticized copolymer polyvinyl acetate adhesive. The spine lining is a strong, woven, cotton cloth that provides maximum strength and durability.
 
Non-standard monographs that were originally sewn-through-the-fold will have this sewing preserved if it is still intact. New endpapers will be attached and the spine will be lined with cotton fabric.
Overly worn or frayed volumes, or those volumes that may be part of the popular reading collection, may be shaved when practical.
 
Cloth
 
The covers of soft cover monographs are stiff and a potential failure point in binding so both the front and back covers are removed prior to page attachment. If the library chooses to retain the covers, an extra charge may be added for hinging and binding the covers into the textblock.
 
Cover material is book cloth available in five colors that are selected randomly.

Lettering includes title and author and is usually stamped vertically on the spine. Call numbers, when requested, are also stamped vertically on the spine.
 
Dusties
 
Dusties are bound as received. The original dust jacket is trimmed, laminated and used in place of cloth for the cover.
 

Mylar
 
If the library chooses, the original soft cover can be removed, laminated and reused to construct a new hard cover preserving the original appearance of the soft cover book.
 
Bind slips are not required for Mylar binding.
 
DigiCover
 
Using advanced photocopy techniques, the original cover is color-copied, laminated, and incorporated into a new cover.
 
CopiCover
 
Using advanced photocopy techniques, the original cover is color-copied on to ImagEase paper and is incorporated into a new cover.
 

NOTE: Not all products are available at all locations.
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