[PADG:1083] RE: reinforcement head/tail

["OWEN BRADFORD" <Owen.Bradford@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Here in the UK I know of only one Bindery (Birmingham university) 
that still adds the cord. This is really only a house style for them. 
We have not added a cord in our own bindery here at Newcastle 
University for several years now and I would agree that it does not 
seem to add any reinforcement to the spine due to the strength of 
the new buckrams. the only thing that I could add is that it would 
prevent some dust/dirt falling into the "hollow" spine of the book but 
whether this is a problem or not is yours to decide.

Owen





From:           	"Baird, Brian J" <bbaird@xxxxxxxxx>
To:             	"'padg@xxxxxxx'" <padg@xxxxxxx>

-----Original Message-----
From: Patricia Palmer [mailto:pepalmer@xxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2000 9:21 AM
To: padg@xxxxxxx
Subject: [PADG:1080] reinforcement head/tail



VCU is preparing an RFP for bid.  We have been advised by our current
binder that reinforcement of the head and tail with cord, ribbon, or
something similar is passe.  I have been told that "no binders currently
provide this service" and "no clients are asking for it." 

I am interested to know if any current contracts call for reinforcement.
If you have discontinued requiring it, why?

Thanks for your input.

Patricia




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Owen Bradford

Binding, Conservation and Print Services Manager
The Robinson Library
The University
Newcastle upon Tyne
England
NE2 4HQ

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