[Original posting on this topic appeared in COLLDV-L no. 2102 and is
reproduced below; the response follows it.]
From: Kenneth R Irwin <kirwin_at_wittenberg.EDU>
Because actors use play scripts in more physically demanding ways
than most books get used, they tend not to last very long.
Does anyone have suggestions for ways of either extending the life of
scripts, or of companies that produce good sturdy scripts? One possibility
is to buy play anthologies, which would intend to encourage photocopying
scenes instead of dragging the complete works of Neil Simon all around the
stage, but our theatre dept would like us to carry some sturdier
single-play volumes.
Any ideas?
Many thanks,
Ken Irwin -=- kirwin_at_wittenberg.edu -=- (937) 327-7594
Reference/Electronic Resources Librarian
Thomas Library, Wittenberg University
(1) From: Bernard Katz <bkatz_at_uoguelph.ca>
This is a difficult practical problem. If the "single-play" volume has
been printed on decent paper (ie. not like the cheap paper used in so many
paperback/pocket editions), then I suggest disbinding it (horrors!) and
placing each page in a suitably sized clear mylar 'pocket' page holder
with 3 holes punched in it for placement in a binder. The open side of
the pocket could even be 'sealed' for further protection against removal.
Alternatively, each page could be laminated and then resewn into a bound
volume. These are not inexpensive solutions, I realize, but the fact is
that the paper even if of reasonable quality, simply will not withstand
the heavy use that's involved. Good luck!
Sincerely,
Bernard Katz, Head, Special Collections and Library Development
McLaughlin Library, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON Canada N1G 2W1
e-m: bkatz_at_uoguelph.ca // v: 519-824-4120, ext.2089 // fax: 519-824-6931
Received on Sun Sep 26 1999 - 16:13:13 EDT