Book mending techniques used at Memorial Library, Bindery and Preservation Department
Spine lettering correction
Loose cover or hinge
Torn pages
Missing pages replaced
Rebuild broken corners
New Spine
Hinge replacement
Endsheet replacement
Japanese Paper repair
Pamphlet binding sewing
Encapsulation
Wide spine pocket binders
Recasing
Map pocket
Stabilize wet or moldy books
Equipment: Book Press, Board Shears, Challenge Paper Drilling Machine, and Kwik Print.
Minnesota State
University, Mankato
Mankato, MN 56001
1-800-722-0544
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