Re: Organizing book jackets

[Judy Smith <jsmith@NWARK.COM>]

This fall our PermaBound rep offered to sell us the covers from the books
nominated for our state book award.  The price was very reasonable.
Maybe PB is willing to do this for all books they sell.

Judy Smith                                  School phone: 501.527-3600
Vandergriff Elementary School               Media Specialist
2975 E. Township, Fayetteville, AR 72703    jsmith@nwark.com


On Sat, 23 Nov 1996, Jeanette B. Heath wrote:

> Leave them on the books!  The only time you can keep them aside is if the
> book itself is a duplicate of the cover.
>
> Students are looking for bright and shiny!  (This is the TV generation!)
> When I took over a  LMC that had removed the covers I promptly organized
> some volunteers to put them back on!  The shelf-sitters promptly started
> circulating!
> They also reduce the wear and tear on the book.
>
> An economical way to cover book jackets is to run them through the
> laminator.  LEAVE at least TWO INCHES OF PLASTIC ALONG THE TOP AND BOTTOM
> EDGE.  Fold this under and tape in three places.  Presto!  New looking
> books that repel dirt, water, etc..  Hope this helps
>
>
> Mrs. Jeanette B. Heath
> Library Media Specialist
> Red Creek Jr./Sr. High School
> Red Creek, NY 13143
> Heathf@dreamscape.com
>