[PADG:1219] Re: string or rubber bands for gathering binding units?

["Carol Fink" <cfink2@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jeanne,
Since the binder seems more concerned with efficiency instead of
preservation why don't they just cut the strings and be done with it?
Alternatively, you might offer to secure them with 2" bands of mylar
(which could also be snipped), wrap them in blank newsprint, put them in
envelopes, or put them in a manila folder and rubber band that. When the
shipment is returned, the reusuable supplies could be returned along
with the bound issues.
Carol Fink
Rare Book Librarian
Library of Michigan

>>> "Jeanne Drewes" <jdre@xxxxxxx> 09/27/06 4:58 PM >>>
We received a message from our binder recently asking that we stop
using string to gather together the separate issues of a journal title
and instead to use rubber bands.  The binder has offered to provide the
rubber bands but has also asked that we stop tying in any case as it
takes them more time for processing.  My experience is that using rubber
bands are more likely to tear the covers than string is.  I would be
interested in hearing from others on this topic.



Jeanne Drewes



Jeanne Drewes
Chief, Binding & Collections Care
Library of Congress
jdre@xxxxxxx 
202 707 5330