BOOK BINDING

A tool for preserving memories

The bindery is one of the most under-used facilities available at the Ogden FamilySearch Library.

What is the bindery?

The bindery is a room filled with machines, supplies, and tools for making and repairing books.

Where is the bindery found?

The bindery is located in the west building just beyond the reception desk.

What can the bindery do for patrons and staff?

Preserving Memories in the Bindery

In the bindery, you can:

1. Preserve memories by making a new book or pamphlet.
2. Preserve memories by repairing or restoring an old book.
3. Attend classes to learn book-binding skills.
4. Once trained, use the equipment on your own to create professional looking projects.

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Preserve memories by making a new book or pamphlet.

There are several types of bindings that can be used.

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There is also an embossing tool that can be used to give your book or pamphlet a professional appearance.

Preserve memories by making a new book or pamphlet.

1.Bindings that can be done with little or no training:

1. Comb bindings
2. Velobind spines

Comb binding

Velobind system

• Velobind is a melted plastic binding like the ones shown.

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2. Bindings that can be done with some training or assistance.�

1. Channel Bind System
2. Velo Bind or hand-sewn book

Channel Bind system

• Here you can see the metal channel that gives this system its name.

Velo Bind or Hand-sewn Book

Here are some books that are bound using a hand sewn or velobinder.

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Added Touches

We can add special touches by using the embossing machine to add titles or names to a book.

Preserving memories by book restoration or repair

Preserve memories by repairing � or restoring an old book.

Here we have a book that needs its back repaired.

First, we need to reinforce the binding.

And glue it down to the sides.

Now, we attach a glued double stitched binder to the pages.

Next we attach the pages to the cover.

Then we cover our repair with a new cover page,

and the repair is complete.

Priceless memories have been preserved by repairing

and restoring an old book.

We can do additional book restorations and repairs

This type of a repair is done using a repairing tissue and a hot iron.

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We have done this for books, music and other thing as well.

We can repair a torn page

We can reattach torn-out or loose pages.

This can be a single page.

Or it can be an entire section of a book.

We can repair a separated or loose spine.�

We can rebuild a lost or destroyed cover.

The class is taught in the late fall or early winter - October, and November - so that people can use skills for making Christmas gifts.

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In the class you will learn about book binding, make your own book, and will do some book repair.

The class is taught by Ben Reeves who also oversees the bindery. There is a charge of $5 to cover the cost of materials.

The first class will be taught on Monday afternoons from 2 PM to 3:30 PM.

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Class will start on October 5, 2015 and continue on October 12 and

October 19.

The class is taught by Ben Reeves who also oversees the bindery.

There is a charge of $5 to cover the cost of materials.

The second class will be taught on Wednesday mornings from 10 AM to 11:30 AM.

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Class will start on November 4, 2015 and continue on November 11 and November 18.

When using the bindery, patrons pay only for supplies used.

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There is a pricelist available

at the reception desk in the west building.

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Classroom space is limited, so don’t wait too long to register!

Even More Importantly

Patrons should plan on doing the work themselves

Brother Reeves will gladly:

Teach you,

Guide you,

Stand beside you,

and Help you find the way

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He should not be expected to do the work for you!

The bindery is a resource here for you

and our patrons.

Use it.

Recommend it to patrons and friends.

Take the class.

Build a book.

Repair your old books.

And anything else you can imagine

that we can help you with.