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BBasic Hands-On Book asic Hands-On Book Repair For Libraries – Repair For Libraries –
20042004
An Infopeople WorkshopAn Infopeople Workshop
SPRING 2010SPRING 2010
InstructorInstructor
Margit J. SmithMargit J. Smith
[email protected]@sandiego.edu
This Workshop Is Brought to You By This Workshop Is Brought to You By the Infopeople Projectthe Infopeople Project
Infopeople is a federally-funded grant Infopeople is a federally-funded grant project supported by the California State project supported by the California State Library. It provides a wide variety of training Library. It provides a wide variety of training to California libraries. Infopeople workshops to California libraries. Infopeople workshops are offered around the state, and are open are offered around the state, and are open registration on a first-come first-served registration on a first-come first-served basis.basis.
For a complete list of workshops, and for For a complete list of workshops, and for other information about the Project, go to other information about the Project, go to the Inopeople Web site at infopeople.org.the Inopeople Web site at infopeople.org.
IntroductionsIntroductions
NameName LibraryLibrary PositionPosition Any previous experience or Any previous experience or
training with book repair?training with book repair? If so, what was it and did you enjoy If so, what was it and did you enjoy
it?it?
Workshop OverviewWorkshop Overview
We will cover procedures and techniques suitable We will cover procedures and techniques suitable to repair of circulating collections in:to repair of circulating collections in:
• Public librariesPublic libraries• School LibrariesSchool Libraries• College LibrariesCollege Libraries
Procedures are not applicable to collections in:Procedures are not applicable to collections in:• Special librariesSpecial libraries• Special collectionsSpecial collections• ArchivesArchives• Rare book repositoriesRare book repositories• Valuable historic collectionsValuable historic collections
Why Do In-House Repair?Why Do In-House Repair?
Lower cost than replacementLower cost than replacement Faster turn-aroundFaster turn-around Extends life of collectionExtends life of collection Prevents more expensive repairs Prevents more expensive repairs
and replacementsand replacements Improves the look of collectionImproves the look of collection Leads by exampleLeads by example
Book Anatomy QuizBook Anatomy Quiz
HingeHinge SpineSpine CoverCover JointJoint Head/TailHead/Tail Fly Leaf/Free LeafFly Leaf/Free Leaf Fore EdgeFore Edge BoardsBoards Text BlockText Block GutterGutter
More - Book Anatomy QuizMore - Book Anatomy Quiz
Crash/Mull/CheeseclothCrash/Mull/Cheesecloth BuckramBuckram Headband/TailbandHeadband/Tailband PlatesPlates CordsCords
Simple Repairs Simple Repairs
Simple repairs with inexpensive Simple repairs with inexpensive materials:materials:• cleaningcleaning
• mendingmending
• tightening of hingestightening of hinges
• repairing cornersrepairing corners
• replacing torn spinesreplacing torn spines
• replacing endsheedsreplacing endsheeds
Advanced RepairsAdvanced Repairs
Advanced repairs requiring Advanced repairs requiring specialized materials and toolsspecialized materials and tools• mending with Japanese tissuemending with Japanese tissue
• rebuilding spinerebuilding spine
• re-casing with new boardsre-casing with new boards
• constructing boxes and other constructing boxes and other enclosuresenclosures
Commercial Repairs Commercial Repairs
Library binding in commercial Library binding in commercial bindery:bindery:
• book block loose from covers and book block loose from covers and
broken in one or several placesbroken in one or several places
• sections falling outsections falling out
• spine completely gonespine completely gone
• covers torn or partially missingcovers torn or partially missing
Conservation/PreservationConservation/Preservation
Preservation includes Conservation and RestorationPreservation includes Conservation and Restoration
Conservation stabilizes and strengthens materials Conservation stabilizes and strengthens materials for continued usefor continued use
Conservation by a trained professionalConservation by a trained professional re-housingre-housing reformattingreformatting de-acidifyingde-acidifying repairing leather and vellum bindingsrepairing leather and vellum bindings extensive paper repairsextensive paper repairs
RestorationRestoration
Working on materials to restore them as Working on materials to restore them as far as possible to their original state far as possible to their original state
Keeping as much of the original matter as Keeping as much of the original matter as possible possible
Use of materials and techniques Use of materials and techniques contemporaneous with their original contemporaneous with their original productionproduction
Needs extensive documentationNeeds extensive documentation Needs lengthy training Needs lengthy training
When Making Repair Decisions When Making Repair Decisions Consider…Consider…
ConditionCondition Use and needUse and need TimelinessTimeliness Value: Value:
• provenance provenance • bindingbinding• plates/illustrationsplates/illustrations
Also Consider…Also Consider…
Institutional policiesInstitutional policies
Options availableOptions available
Cost comparisonCost comparison
Staff ability vs. professional treatmentStaff ability vs. professional treatment
Tools Tools
• Most are inexpensiveMost are inexpensive
• Easily availableEasily available
• Easy to useEasy to use
• Easy to replaceEasy to replace
MaterialsMaterials Neutral pH, acid-free non-damaging materials and suppliesNeutral pH, acid-free non-damaging materials and supplies
• PVA (Polyvinyl acetate) JadePVA (Polyvinyl acetate) Jade
• Methyl cellulose or wheat starch pasteMethyl cellulose or wheat starch paste
• Acid-free papers for endsheetsAcid-free papers for endsheets Sharp knives instead of scissorsSharp knives instead of scissors
• Mat knives/utility knives, scalpelsMat knives/utility knives, scalpels Starch-filled or impregnated buckram, grades C, D, F.Starch-filled or impregnated buckram, grades C, D, F. Brushes of various sizesBrushes of various sizes
• CleaningCleaning
• Applying adhesivesApplying adhesives ErasersErasers
• Magic Rub, art gum, dry-cleaning powdersMagic Rub, art gum, dry-cleaning powders
Easy RepairsEasy Repairs
CleaningCleaning
Repairing cornersRepairing corners• Only repair complete cornersOnly repair complete corners
Repairing hingesRepairing hinges• Two types of hinge repairsTwo types of hinge repairs
Exercise #1 Exercise #1
Cleaning Covers and PagesCleaning Covers and Pages
Exercise #2 Exercise #2
Repairing CornersRepairing Corners
Exercise #3 Exercise #3
Repairing HingesRepairing Hinges
PaperPaper
Importance of grain directionImportance of grain direction
How to determine itHow to determine it
Cutting paperCutting paper
Exercise #4 Exercise #4
Determining Paper GrainDetermining Paper Grain
Exercise #5 Exercise #5
Repairing TearsRepairing Tears
Exercise #6Exercise #6
Replacing End-sheetsReplacing End-sheets
Exercise #7Exercise #7
Reattaching book blockReattaching book block
Replacing Pages/Spines Replacing Pages/Spines
Tipping in pagesTipping in pages• singles and multiplessingles and multiples
Replacing spinesReplacing spines• With new spine overlapping on With new spine overlapping on
boardsboards
Exercise #8Exercise #8
Tipping in PagesTipping in Pages
Repairing SpinesRepairing Spines
Repairs with adhesive book clothRepairs with adhesive book cloth Repairs with clear adhesive Repairs with clear adhesive Repairs with new spine overlapping Repairs with new spine overlapping
cover clothcover cloth Repairs with new spine under cover Repairs with new spine under cover
cloth (advanced)cloth (advanced)
Exercise #9 Exercise #9
Replacing SpinesReplacing Spines
Collection Care Collection Care
Monitor humidity and temperatureMonitor humidity and temperature
Use proper shelving and bookendsUse proper shelving and bookends
Keep environment clean and dryKeep environment clean and dry
Train workers in basic sound handling of Train workers in basic sound handling of materialsmaterials
Formulate food and drink policy, then Formulate food and drink policy, then publicize it to userspublicize it to users
Use security systemUse security system
More Collection Care More Collection Care
Inspect building for structural Inspect building for structural damagedamage
Develop a Disaster Plan ManualDevelop a Disaster Plan Manual Conduct Disaster Plan reviews Conduct Disaster Plan reviews
regularlyregularly Monitor for moldMonitor for mold Monitor for insectsMonitor for insects
Setting up a Work SpaceSetting up a Work Space
For a successful in-house repair For a successful in-house repair station you need:station you need:• large work tablelarge work table• easy access to watereasy access to water• storage shelvesstorage shelves• lightlight• staff member trained in simple book staff member trained in simple book
repairrepair
Workflow Ideas Workflow Ideas
Identify problems Identify problems
Round up the damaged booksRound up the damaged books
Communicate about damage Communicate about damage
Review candidates for repair and Review candidates for repair and perform triageperform triage
Work in batchesWork in batches
Document completed repairsDocument completed repairs
RecommendationsRecommendations Order supplies from reliable sourcesOrder supplies from reliable sources
Get samples before ordering large quantitiesGet samples before ordering large quantities
Buy the best quality you canBuy the best quality you can
Buy in larger quantities for best prices or batch Buy in larger quantities for best prices or batch order with other librariesorder with other libraries
Keep all equipment and tools clean and sharpKeep all equipment and tools clean and sharp
More RecommendationsMore Recommendations Always clean up your work area when finished for Always clean up your work area when finished for
the daythe day
Develop book repair policies and proceduresDevelop book repair policies and procedures
Train staff who are interested in book repair and Train staff who are interested in book repair and who have some manual dexteritywho have some manual dexterity
Integrate book repair activities into department’s Integrate book repair activities into department’s responsibilitiesresponsibilities
HAVE FUN!HAVE FUN!
Be patient with yourself while learningBe patient with yourself while learning
It gets easier the more you do itIt gets easier the more you do it
ANDAND
The books and your users will thank you!The books and your users will thank you!
Acknowledgements and ThanksAcknowledgements and Thanks
Illustrations in the handouts are from the Illustrations in the handouts are from the following sources:following sources:
Artemis BonaDea. Conservation Book Repair: A Artemis BonaDea. Conservation Book Repair: A Training Manual. 1995Training Manual. 1995
Carol Dyal, Pete Merrill-Oldham. Three Basic Carol Dyal, Pete Merrill-Oldham. Three Basic Book Repair Procedures. N.d.Book Repair Procedures. N.d.
Special thanks to:Special thanks to: University of San Diego Copley Library for University of San Diego Copley Library for donating the PVA.donating the PVA.
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