HIT: Book Jackets

[Estelle Oyler <oyler@YOURLINK.NET>]

Original Question:

I am in the process of ordering supplies for a new library.  I have=20
always either ordered laminated jackets on my Follett books or run=20
others through the laminating machine.  I was wondering if you could=20
share your collective experience with me about the economy and=20
durability of buying the various size rolls of book jacket cover=20
material and which brands you have found to stand the test of many=20
circulations.

Thanks,

Estelle Oyler, LMS
Longleaf Elementary School
Melbourne, FL
oyler@yourlink.net


Please post a hit.  I too laminate and have wondered about the other
jacket materials.
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Have you tried the Kapco Library Products?
1-800-791-8965- 930 Overholt Road, P O Box 626, Kent, Ohio 44240. =20
Longwood College brought a local librarian group together to see a =
demonstration.  I
was so impressed, I ordered for the high school and we have been using =
it ever since (2 years).  It is not cheap, but it is good.
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We have had success using Gaylord's book jackets on rolls...they come in
various weights and also non-glare...I like the rolls better because =
they
can be fit to any length book jacket and are easy to store.  The flat,
pre-cut are not easy to store and often do not fit the length of the
jacket.  I would imagine that Highsmith or Demco have similar =
products...am
not sure how the prices compare.
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I am a primary school (K-3) so I have lots of icture books. I find =
Highsmith E-Z rolls that you cut to length and fold he top down to fit =
do me just fine in two sizes  10 and 14. I buy 1 1/2 mil strength.  =
Cover the paper dust covers and wash as necessary.  A soiled or torn =
cover when replaced makes the book look new.

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