Re: Target:Elementary: Mending Books???

[Joe Stedman <jps9452@ENTERACT.COM>]

Mending is usually cheaper than replacing.  I have found, however, that a
proactive approach is best.  Many books, the Dear America series, for
instance, will last a lot longer if, before circulation, the inside cover
is taped with hinge tape.   Taping is also a must for certain periodicals,
like SI for Kids and Nickleodeon.
Easy Techniques for Lasting Book Repair  and Protecting Library Materials
From Wear
and Tear are two videos from Demco that may be helpful.
Finally, show your patrons what you do to  reinforce and repair books.
Better yet, do it in front of them.  This, combined with reminders to them
about book care (recruit a group to make posters for the library), will go
a long way toward protecting the collection.  Good luck and happy mending.
: )

Joe

>I'm interested in finding out how many of you "mend" books. The collection I
>inherited has quite a few of these on the shelf and my assistant said they
>had been doing this for years. She even showed me mending supplies that were
>purchased last year by my predecessor and pointed out that the supplies
>weren't cheap.  I remember that one of my professors in grad school was
>opposed to mending and I wanted to hear from the pros how some of you felt
>about this matter.
>I'd appreciate any input you can give me. I told my assistant I'd consult the
>experts and let her know the results.
>TIA
>
>Cathy Atkins
>Media Specialist
>McAlpine Elementary
>Charlotte, NC
>
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