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Here is the information for purchasing books from companies. I personally prefer publisher hardcovers because I think they look nicer on the shelves. I do buy some bound glued books in cases where the book is only published by the publisher in paperback (like Gossip Girls). They are a little bit more money than the paperback but will last much longer. Typically the bound glued books have lifetime replacement guarantee which is a great selling point. I tend to go towards the Co. Bound Glued. Most companies "guaratee" their bindings, so if it doesn't hold up you can get it replaced. You want librarian bound. Sewn is best I try to avoid purchasing the glued versions. A publisher's hardback would be better than glued, but a sewn binding is always best. I try to purchase most of my books from companies who re-bind with a library binding which is sewn. I only accept glued when I MUST have the book and there is nothing else available. Publisher's Hardcover is the same as the trade edition you buy in book stores. Library Binding or Reinforced is a rebound edition - usually obviously strengthened & almost always more expensive. Follettbound glued is a paperback that they have rebound using glue in the spine to hold the pages. Follettbound sewed is a paperback that they have rebound, sewing in the pages. Mackinbound, Turtlebound, etc., are the same. Bound to Stay Bound books are rebound in such a way as to be almost as sturdy as "library bound" books. I quit buying Turtlebound books about 10 years ago because I felt that they were not holding up very well. I have recently quit buying Follettbound for the same reason, although they guarantee to send you a brand new book at no charge if you are not satisfied with the way they wear. They will, indeed, do that, but I'm reluctant to ask over & over for new books just because one of their books wears out before I think it should. I do buy Mackinbound books; they seem to me to hold up best next to the expensive Bound to Stay Bound. I have no hard evidence for any of these decisions; they stem from opinions that have developed over time. As time goes on, your experience will tell you which one you like best. I think that if you are ordering books that will be popular and are only series types like Captain Underpants or Junie B. then I would order cheaper version. For ones that are nonfiction or you know will be used in lessons by you or others, then I would go with hardbound. Last, it depends on the size of your budget. I generally get the glued ones, they are guaranteed by the company - they replace them if the book falls apart. The publisher's hard covers fall apart fairly quickly - the binding is not designed for library use. There is generally, no guarantee on the publisher's bindings. If you get 10 circs out of a pub binding, consider yourself lucky. For my two cents, I order company bound sewn, then company bound glued, then library binding. I only order publisher bindings if I can't get anything else. The logic is how long the book lasts and the cost. Follett and several other companies guarantee their glued and sewn books for a life time. Publisher bindings are meant for home type use. It depends on who you are ordering it from. If I order from Follett, I always prefer the Follett sewn or glued because they come with a life time guarentee. If anything happens to the binding of the book, I just call them with the book title and the invoice number and they send a free replacement. I have only had to replace two books because of the binding....it was hassle free. Kim Smith-Harber Salem High School Salem, Arkansas Library Media Specialist ksmith@salem.ncsc.k12.ar.us -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------