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Book Preservation
and Repair Tips Following tips are useful to librarians, call our sales to provide on site products demo (to library only ). |
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| (1) All About New Book Protection | ||
| New Book Protection Tips | ||
| Protect Media | Materials Use | Librarians Tips |
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Paper Back |
Easy Cover II Poly Cover Easy Bind Tape Easy bind Hinge Tape KapBond Book glue Bone folder Repair Stick Easy Trimmer |
To extend book life by at least 5 times longer, you just need to
follow 3 easy steps: Step 1: Protect your book with acid-free book cover -Easy Cover II - a self-adhesive, acid-free book cover. Non-yellowing 450 microns that convert any paper backs into hard backs! Save time, save cost. - Polycover - 60 microns acid-free for less expensive books. Step 2: Reinforce standard book hinges by using 30 microns Easy Bind book tape, For heavy hard cover book, use 210 micron Easy Bind Tyvek Tape for hinge reinforcement. Step 3: Apply Kapbond book glue to both edges of the book spine to reduce in between loose page/s drop-out. |
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Hard cover without Dust Jacket |
Polycover
Book Cover Easy Trimmer |
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Hardcover with dust jacket |
Easy Jacket Roll Book Jacket Tape Squeegees Easy Glide Scissors |
The dust jacket is an essential part of the hardcover book because it contains all the important book information. Our popular Easy jacket Roll comes with paper-liner, center slit design for easy adjustment of different book height. 1.5 mil clear polyester film is acid free, and long lasting. Free dispensing box allows you to cut roll into any size to save cost and avoid wastage. 5 popular sizes that take care of almost all hardcover books height. Secure book by attaching 4 acid free pre-cut Book Jacket tape. It is non-yellowing, tear resistance and protect book against unauthorized removal of dust jacket. If you need any assistance in protecting your hardcover book, call Promatech at Tel: 65-68541802 and ask for Hardcover Protection starter kit. We have a handy package that includes all the essential materials for you to jump start your book preservation program. You will also receive a complimentary Library Workshop training on how to protect your new books. (FREE workshop offer is subject to change without notice) Act now before it is too late! |
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Magazine |
Crystal Shield Magazine Saver |
Magazine can be protect from damage by using our top quality Crystal Shield Magazine saver. Crystal clear magazine is 10 gauge vinyl with patents center binder design which hold magazine firmly and will not drop out during circulation. 6 popular size to fit all format magazine. Other magazine cover are available too. Learn how to use Easy hold to reinforce and repair damage magazine or protect new magazine for lasting circulation. |
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Not sure How to start the preservation program ?? |
Promatech New Book Protection Starter Kit |
Promatech New Book Starter Kit Discover how easy it is to save time and money by turning your paperbacks into Hardbacks !! Try out this outstanding value starter kit. We let you sample some of our best Easy Cover II book cover, which are acid free, non yellowing and voted as one of the world best book cover! It can simply converts paper back into hardcover! 450 micron converts in second without the help of machine. Includes the most popular sizes. Kit also includes other materials like Polycover book cover, book tape, heavy duty hinge tape and book glue etc. It is a must for all Libraries .Try out today! Stock # |
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| Book Repair Chart | ||
| Repair Area | Materials Use | Librarian Tips |
| Torn Pages |
Easy Bind Repair tape Filmoplast P book tape Kapbond book glue Bone Folder Waxed Paper Paster Brush |
Use acid free 30 microns Easy bind book tape for non yellowing
repair. For rare book repair , use archival safe
Filmoplast P paper tape
which will not dry out or dis-colour with age. To apply, make sure to trim
tape even with the page edge (and never fold tape over edge of page). Smooth
the tape down with a bone folder and do not attempt to remove improper tape
done as it will only result in removing the printing or tearing some of the
fibers. Any torn pages may be mended using just Kapbond book glue. Use two pieces of waxed paper larger than the tear, place one under the tear sheet, apply a very light coat of Kapbond book glue along the tear. Place the second waxed paper on top the tear and leave it to dry. Waxed paper can remove easily , leaving the repair page back to its original condition. |
| Loose Pages |
Easy Bind Book tape KapBond Book Glue Waxed Paper Repair Stick Easy Trimmer |
1) Trim any Single Loose page by approx 1mm before fixing back to its
original location. With the help and guide of waxed paper, apply a thin coat of Kapbond book glue to the loose page edge (approx 2 mm from edge), then place a waxed paper on the page that you wish to affix the loose paste page. Insert the loose paste page with the waxed page on top and make sure it is aligned evenly on the side, top and bottom. Use Easy Band to wrap around the book to create even pressure on the book. Remove the band and waxed paper after 6 hours. 2 ) Loose page can also be fixed back by using acid free Easy bind 30 micron book tape which come with exclusive peel 'n place centering strip. First trim away approx 1 mm from loose page edge, cut a equal length Easy bind book tape, remove one of the side section liner and adhesive on to the loose page edge. Remove the center exclusive 1/8" peel N place strip, with the help of a ruler, place the loose page easily back to its location. Peel off the other section and your page is back to normal again ! It is as easy as 1, 2 ,3. |
| Frayed Corner |
Easy
Corner Easy wings Kapbond Book Glue |
The frayed corners of a book can be easily repair by using our Easy corner. The special " V" shape design made it easy to conform to all corners of the book. Use Easy Wing to repair the damage spine top or bottom spine edge. Just peel away the liner of the die cut Easy wing. The wing design can be easily apply to any of the book spine. |
| Hinges Reinforce |
Easy Bind
tape Easy Bind Tyvek Tape Kapbond Book Glue |
By applying Easy bind Tape to the new book hinges will reinforce and extend the book life. prevent hinges broken. Heavy hardcover books should use 210 micron Easy bind tyvek tape instead of 30 microns Easy Bind tape. |
| Loss Hinges |
Easy Bind Tyvek KapBond Book Glue Waxed Paper Bone Folder |
If the underlying super is still intact ( eg : small Torn at the hinges, cover are still intact with the book body ), Apply kapbond book glue to the broken part, leave it to dry. ( "H " band may be use to ensure the bonding are intact to the book ) Use Easy Bind Tyvek to mend the hinges after the glue dry up.. |
| Broken hinges |
Easy Bind Tyvek Tape KapBond Book Glue H-style Rubber bands Repair Stick waxed Paper |
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the super already broken and the book cover had split from the book body,
apply Kap bond book glue between the inner area of the book spine and
the book cover, and put waxed paper in between the cover and the
book to prevent the excess glue bond onto the front/ back page of the book.
Use H way rubber band to wrap around the book to create even pressure
on the spine, allow the glue to dry. When the glue is dry, cut a piece of Easy Bind Tyvek super strong book tape to reinforce the hinges. |
| Worn Spine |
Easy
Bind II Spine Tape Kapbond Book Glue |
Worn spine can be easily repair by cutting a same length of Easy Bind II Spine tape, This 60 micron Crystal clear gloss surface heavy duty book tape come in 3 popular width ( 2",3" and 4" ) and it is non acidic, non yellowing adhesive. It is good for hardcover, paper back, magazines, maps, folders, and large documents etc. The unique peel and place centering strip ensure easy application too. |
| Not sure how to go about repair the books? |
Check out Promatech Book Repair Starter Kit. We had pack all the necessary repair materials in one very handle package to ensure you have everything need in perform a good books repair job. This is a Must Have kit to all Library. |
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| Book Processing | ||
| Process | Materials Use | Librarians Tips |
| Call Labels | Spine Label: | We
recommend
Foil-back, white color round corner spine label which come in
letter size sheets. It is laser print safe because it is using temperature
adhesive backing which withstand the high heat during slow desktop printer.
Foil back acrylic adhesive backing prevent adhesive permeating through to
paper front and it conforms very well to curved surface. The
free template supply together
with the spine label also make typing call number much easier. Keep label
and protector in their original plastic packaging to protect them from
humidity, moisture, & sunlight. Label must apply on clean dry surface. |
| Barcode labels | Bar Code Label |
Use our scratch proof ,tear resistance PP gloss white bar code labels. Permanent adhesive and we print barcode labels which confirm to MOE format. Barcode label protector are available for long lasting protection and allow accurate scanning. |
| Color Code Book |
Color Tinted label protector
Color Dot with built-on protector Color Tape |
For classification and shelves management, we offer more solution to color code your media collection. You may use paper color tape, or our New and popular 2 in 1 color tinted label protector. It protects your spine label at the same time color code it. Available in 12 colors. Our color dots come with built-on label protector. It will not dry and drop off. Available in 17 colors. Other options include striped and half color dots designs which give you endless choice. |
| Process Room | Processing Station | How to keep your library workroom neat and clean? We have two design of processing station for librarian's workroom. A big workstation or a Mobile processing station will help you keep all your processing material...................... |
| Subject Classification |
Subject Classification
labels |
Ready to use self-adhesive subject classification labels are very handy, just peel and place on the book spine. No more guessing on what the color code stands for. Direct the patron to the right shelves. Easily spot the wrong shelving of books in second. Choose subjects or processing labels, reading level and media labels from our subject classification label list , other popular subject labels include New, Reference, Teacher Reference, Library uses Only, Reading List,......and many other, click and check out our full collection from the lift. |
| Date Due |
Self adhesive Slip Date Due System Post it Date Due Slip |
No more gluing and moistening. It is easy and fast, just peel and apply the Date Due slip panel onto your books, CD case, VHS case and it can remove it so easy, thanks to the removable adhesive it use. |
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Book Pocket
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Self adhesive book pocket | Although many library are doing without book pocket this day. Book pocket are useful for keeping auto check out date due slip. You can choose from many size book pocket with self adhesive backing , or even with date due imprint on pocket. And all are just peel and place on to book. |
| Security | RF security label | If your library had a Radio Frequency EAS gate, you may need to tag the RF Security labels onto your media to protect again unauthorized removable , contact Promatech for your requirement |
| Cataloging | LibrarySoft software |
Librarysoft software help you to translate data from publisher disk and
import USMARC, UKMARC, old format MARC direct into your circulation
software.
click to see many other feature about our software |
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| 1 Archival |
2 Preservation & Repair |
3 Library Supplies |
4 Management skill |
5 Shelf management |
6 Media display |
7 Deco and Promotion |
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