[CASL-L] Anyone have a Demco Cover One Book Repair Machine? What do you think?

[Sarah Lynch]

I have a cover one and have found it great to give longer life to many
books, but I have not kept track of the number of books we have saved
through the use of this machine. I can tell you if you have one or purchase
one, it is important to use parchment paper to ensure you don't have glue
leak onto the heating surface and to protect the spine label covers. Some
brands can melt under the heat from the machine. I have heard of schools
sharing one machine to save money which would definitely make it more
worthwhile, but you have to either transport it and the supplies or go to a
different school to perform saved up repairs.

When I purchased mine maybe 4 years ago, I took book fair cash profits and
purchased directly from Cover One. Was able to call and speak with them
directly when setting it up and learning to use it and they were
very helpful in sending a how to guide and tips and gave additional advice
over the phone. I am happy with my purchase and would purchase again,
especially if shared between schools.

Sarah Lynch, National Board Certified Librarian
Wolcott Elementary- West Hartford Public Schools
71 Wolcott Rd., West Hartford, CT 06110
Telephone: 860-561-2300 Ext. 3637


On Fri, Jan 20, 2023 at 11:15 AM Stieber, Rachel <rstieber at windsorct.org>
wrote:

> I've done some more research:
> The model sold on Scholastic looks like the 520 model and repairs up to 2
> in. thick. This model also looks like it's sold on CoverOne for $995
> without accessories. https://www.coverone.net/products/520/
> The model sold on Demco repairs up to 3 in. thick.
> I'm waiting for info. on the Scholastic model to see the height limit on
> the books it can repair.
>
> On Fri, Jan 20, 2023 at 9:57 AM Stieber, Rachel <rstieber at windsorct.org>
> wrote:
>
>> Good call Judy! Looks like the same machine with the same accessories and
>> it's $300 cheaper from the Scholastic Dollars catalog.
>>
>> On Fri, Jan 20, 2023 at 8:27 AM Judith Beahan <
>> JBeahan at griswoldpublicschools.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Is this the same one or similar to the one you can get with Scholastic
>>> Dollars? I’m looking to get one and our book fair was profitable.
>>>
>>> Judy Beahan  Librarian/Media Specialist
>>>
>>> Griswold Elementary School
>>>
>>> Griswold, CT
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *From:* CASL-L <casl-l-bounces at mylist.net> *On Behalf Of *Stieber,
>>> Rachel
>>> *Sent:* Thursday, January 19, 2023 12:29 PM
>>> *To:* CASL <casl-l at mylist.net>
>>> *Subject:* [CASL-L] Anyone have a Demco Cover One Book Repair Machine?
>>> What do you think?
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>> Hello,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> The librarians in our district are chatting about this Demco Cover One
>>> Book Machine and I'm wondering if any other librarians have this or have
>>> used it before and can provide feedback?
>>>
>>> Do you love how it repairs books? Do you think it's worth the almost
>>> $1800?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks for your thoughts!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> https://www.demco.com/demco-regcover-one-book-repair-machine
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> Rachel Stieber
>>>
>>> *She/Her(s)*
>>>
>>> Library Media Specialist
>>>
>>> Sage Park Middle School, 25 Sage Park Rd., Windsor, CT 06095
>>>
>>> rstieber at windsorct.org <rbray at windsorct.org> 860-687-2030 Ext.3165
>>> <(860)%20687-2030>
>>>
>>> *https://sites.google.com/a/windsorct.org/sage-park-library/
>>> <https://sites.google.com/a/windsorct.org/sage-park-library/>*
>>>
>>>
>>> “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better,
>>> do better.” ~Maya Angelou
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Rachel Stieber
>>
>> *She/Her(s)*
>>
>> Library Media Specialist
>>
>> Sage Park Middle School, 25 Sage Park Rd., Windsor, CT 06095
>>
>> rstieber at windsorct.org <rbray at windsorct.org> 860-687-2030 Ext.3165
>> <(860)%20687-2030>
>> *https://sites.google.com/a/windsorct.org/sage-park-library/
>> <https://sites.google.com/a/windsorct.org/sage-park-library/>*
>>
>> “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do
>> better.” ~Maya Angelou
>>
>
>
> --
>
> Rachel Stieber
>
> *She/Her(s)*
>
> Library Media Specialist
>
> Sage Park Middle School, 25 Sage Park Rd., Windsor, CT 06095
>
> rstieber at windsorct.org <rbray at windsorct.org> 860-687-2030 Ext.3165
> <(860)%20687-2030>
> *https://sites.google.com/a/windsorct.org/sage-park-library/
> <https://sites.google.com/a/windsorct.org/sage-park-library/>*
>
> “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do
> better.” ~Maya Angelou
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