Seats available!! Please join us this Friday, July 12 in-person at Eastern Connecticut State University for Basic Book Repair: Tools and Techniques – with Sandy Rosado | Register for Basic Book Repair

Friday, July 12, from 10:00 – 1:00

Would you like to save money by getting more uses per book? Would you like to keep that out-of-print book in circulation to meet your library patron's needs? Would you like to quickly repair simple problems rather than purchasing a replacement? Many repairs that can extend the life of your library collection are fast and simple, and can be done with easy-to-obtain, inexpensive materials. This hands-on workshop is appropriate for a library staff member or volunteer who will be doing book repair. Emphasis will be on simple repairs for the everyday public or school library collection, rather than on archival or long-term preservation techniques.

Topics covered will include:

Basic book handling and cleaning, and some damage prevention measures
Materials needed for basic book repair and where to get them
How to repair a torn page & how to reinsert a loose page or group of pages
How to pamphlet bind and “cut” pages open
How to reattach a paperback cover and tighten hinges on a hardcover
Options to repair a worn spine or frayed corners
Introduction to some simple hardcover spine problems
When to cover, re-sew, encase, or rebind books
Resources for more information on book repair.

Supplies needed for the hands-on portion of the workshop will be provided; you may choose to bring your own book repair tools to work with, such as scissors, box cutter or Xacto knife, bone folder, and/or glue brush.

**OPTIONAL: BRING A DAMAGED BOOK TO SHARE AND REPAIR – Some techniques will be tried “hands-on” with provided materials; there will also be some time to review and repair damaged items brought to the workshop by participants.**

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**Seats also available for Advanced Book Repair: Hardcover Techniques on July 26 10-1 at ECSU. Register for Advanced Book Repair.

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860-704-2223

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