Otabind?

[Sequoyah JHS <gdd025@SOL1.SOLINET.NET>]

Has anyone seen the term "Otabind" in BIP (CD-ROM version) or anywhere
else to describe a binding option for a book?  A University professor in
Germany told me that the version of a book he wants is listed as
"Otabind" while other editions are listed as Ringbound, Trade paper, and
Cloth text.  He did not recognize it as a German term nor did the German
librarian with whom he was working.  I even called the American publisher
of the book.  Their customer service rep hadn't a clue either.  What does
it mean?  Any help would be appreciated.  I like solving mysteries with
the help of my "virtual" friends.

Pat Pickard       sequoyah_jhs@solinet.net

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Patricia (Pat) W. Pickard               e-mail: sequoyah_jhs@solinet.net
Library Media Specialist                by phone: (404) 451-0616
Sequoyah Junior High
3456 Aztec Drive
Doraville, Georgia 30340
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