Services
PRESERVATION OPTIONS
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In-house treatment ~ standard (non-reversible in most cases)
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In-house treatment ~ conservation (reversible)
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Commercial binding or conservation services
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Irreparable ~ reformat or replace
IN-HOUSE BOOK REPAIR
(non-conservation and conservation treatments available)
- Tipping in
- Hinge tightening and replacement
- Paperback stiffening
- Corner reinforcement
- Re-backing (replacing a damaged book spine)
- Board replacement and re-casing
- Resewing and text block stabilization
- Removal of old repairs
- CoLibri covers
IN-HOUSE PAPER REPAIR
(non-conservation and conservation treatments available)
- Tears, punctures, and rips
- Humidification and flattening
- Stain and particulate removal
ENCAPSULATION, BINDING, AND BOXING
- Mylar envelopes and supports for flat objects
- Four flap and box enclosures
- Phase boxes and drop-spine boxes
- Pamphlet binding and lacing
- Measuring for and ordering commercial phase boxes and CMI boxes
- Preparing books for commercial re-casing or rebinding
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND MITIGATION
- Wet books
- Moldy books
- Insect monitoring
OTHER PRESERVATION SERVICES
- Framing
- Mounting
- Displays