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Hello Collection Development colleagues,
I am interested in getting information related to binding paperback books to help my colleagues and me to revisit our existing policy. For years we have been binding all paperback books immediately after they are added to the library collection. We recently decided to revisit this policy as part of our desire to exercise best practices. If you have done evaluation or research related to paperback binding, do you mind sharing any relevant information? I also have a few specific questions and would appreciate to hear your library's policy and practice.
1. Do you bind paperback books? Why do you bind them or not bind them?
2. If you bind paperback books,
a) Do you bind them all or selectively?
b) When do you bind them, for example, when new or after X number of uses?
c) If you selectively bind paperbacks or if you don't bind them when new, what methods do you use to alert cataloging and circulation staff to send or not send books for binding?
3. For paperback books which you do not bind, do you apply any protective/reinforce treatment to them? If yes, what kinds of treatment?
Thank you in advance for your help.
Best,
Ling-li
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Ling-li Chang
Head, Monograph Acquisitions & Cataloging
Loyola University Chicago Libraries
Tel: 773.508.2651
Email: lchang_at_luc.edu
Received on Mon Jul 01 2019 - 16:15:01 EDT