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Items needing binding or rebinding are conveniently processed by supplying the Bindery with your current binding information, filling out a short order form, and giving us a quick call.

Once your order arrives, our experienced staff of bookbinders collates your materials, prepares the spines for binding, either re-sews or adhesive binds the spine, trims the sides of the item if appropriate, reshapes and relines the spine, constructs and attaches a new cover, and ships it back to you. All the processes used are tried and true binding techniques, and the materials we use are of superior quality, p.h. neutral, and are environmentally friendly.

Types of Binding


Economy Binding
We recognize that occasionally some materials may not require full library-style binding. We offer a full array of alternative bindings—one of which is sure to fit your needs.

LUM Spec Binding
A scaled-down version of standard library binding without the traditional rounded and backed shape of the spine and bound with a cover of lesser durability.

Mylar Binding
A unique binding geared for re-binding paperbacks or monographs. This style of binding utilizes the original paper cover of the book which is laminated with a clear protective covering and is made into a hard bound-like book.

Archival Pamphlets
We offer this stapled format style of binding for very thin materials that need to be retained in a sturdy protective cover. The front cover is clear and the back is made of a dark gray dense paper board material.

Enclosures
When materials are too fragile to rebind, or the nature of the material is such that rebinding would in some way compromise its value, the Bindery offers a number of enclosures.

Standard Portfolio
A Portfolio, when closed, looks like a book when its on a shelf. This enclosure has a full cover, a set of sturdy flaps, cotton ties, and is identified with full spine lettering.

Phase Box
This archival enclosure has dense paper board flaps to fully protect its contents and is secured together with either magnetic strips or buttons with linen ties. Paper spine labels are used for identification.

Phase Wrappers
A lighter weight, less expensive version of a phase box utilizing paper flaps and paper spine labels.

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