[PADG:1478] Book repair glues

[Greg Bak <gbak@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello

We are currently using Gaylord's "Archival quality" ph-neutral
polyvinayl acetate adhesive for our in-house book repairs. As we were
preparing to re-order, our book repair specialist found a stash of older
bottles of adhesive, all unopened. There are three different kinds, none
of which identify themselves as PVA. They are:

DuraBond water-soluble liquid adhesive, distributed by University Products

Magic Mend water-soluble liquid plastic adhesive, distributed by Gaylord

Book-Saver liquid plastic hinge for book repair, produced and
distributed by Highsmith

Can anyone give me any information about these products? In the interest
of efficiency and economy I would like to see them used up, but not at the
risk of damaging our collections.

Thanks,

Greg

Greg Bak
Collection Management Librarian for Preservation
W.E.B. Du Bois Library
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Tel: (413) 545 6877

gbak@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx