[LM_NET] HIT: Follett Bound vs. Publisher's Hardcover & Recs for other prebound books

[Sandra Lingo <slingo47@FUSE.NET>]

In my original post, I asked if librarians purchased Follet Bound books or 
Publisher's Hardcover for their libraries.  I observed that the trade books are 
more attractive, though their bindings do not hold up.  On the other hand, the 
Follett Bound books are not as attractive and, although their bindings are strong, 
their spines and edges get banged up.

21 librarians generously gave their time to respond.  Thanks to all!

3 said they never bought prebound books like Follett Bound because they didn't like 
the look ("feels and looks cheap")

4 said they always purchased Follett Bound.  A couple commented on the good 
customer service, though one complained that you had to send back the damaged book 
(that has not been my experience, nor the experience of the other respondents.  One 
librarian said her kids love the Follett Bound books.

5 said they prefereed Permabound over Follet Bound, stating that they have "better 
quality paper" and "seem to last longer" than Follett.  

3 said they always ordered Bound to Stay Bound because they had tougher bindings 
and spines, though they were more expensive than Follett.

2 recomended Mackin.

1 librarian prefers Tandem Books (formerly Sagebrush/Econoclad) because they have a 
"no questions asked" policy when you need something replaced.




--
Sandra Lingo, Librarian
Delhi Middle School
5280 Foley Road
Cincinnati, Ohio   45238
slingo47@fuse.net

--------------------------------------------------------------------
Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law.
  You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings
  by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book.
To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu
In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET  2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL
 3) SET LM_NET MAIL  4) SET LM_NET DIGEST  * Allow for confirmation.
 * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/
 * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/
 * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/
 * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html
 * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/
--------------------------------------------------------------------