[PADG:2135] RE: Binder Minder

["Jacob Nadal" <jnadal@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

We've had one of these on a copier near our reference area for some time
now. It does save some wear on the collection and gives better quality
copies on some awkward books. It's also dead simple - just an elevated
platen cover that's angled on one side to ease the stress on the books. So,
no moving parts or malfunctioning computers to contend with.

Unfortunately, they don't come cheap. I think the traditional scheme is to
have the copier supplier bear the outright costs of purchase and
installation, and then build that into the lease arrangement. We've
considered adding some to the copy centers here, but every time the issue
surfaces, we can't come to terms over who will pay for what and when.

Best,
Jake

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Jacob Nadal
Head, E. Lingle Craig Preservation Laboratory
Indiana University Libraries
(812) 855-6281 | mailto:jnadal@xxxxxxxxxxx
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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-padg@xxxxxxx [mailto:owner-padg@xxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Patricia
Turpening
Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2003 12:01 PM
To: padg@xxxxxxx
Subject: [PADG:2133] Binder Minder


Hi,

Does anyone have experience with Binder Minder platen covers? Apparently,
the cantilevered platen covers with 2 positions are designed to prevent
damage to book spines. The web site, www.binderminder.com, lists the copier
brands and models on which the covers can be installed. I wonder if anyone
has used them and what you think about them.


Patricia Turpening
Head, Preservation and Archives
University of Cincinnati Law Library
PO Box 210142
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0142
Phone: 513-556-0157
Fax: 513-556-6265