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Handling normal wear and tear
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Last updated 30-Aug-2007
Materials should be checked regularly to prevent the need for major repairs.
Checks can occur:
- when materials are returned or borrowed
- when putting the shelves in order
- during a stocktake
Signs to look for:
- torn pages
- loose pages
- torn and old plastic covers
- wear and tear on both the spines and the corners of hard covers or boxes
- torn stitching
- missing or damaged bar codes and spine labels
If repairs are necessary, place the materials in a box or a shelf clearly labelled REPAIRS. Identify the type of repair required.
Recovering books
- remove old plastic, tape, spine label, book pocket and date due slip gently
- proceed as per covering books
Attaching loose pages
- check the correct page order
- place a fine line of glue on the spine edge of the loose page
- place the page along the spine in its correct place
- close the book and secure it with bulldog clips or pegs along the spine until
the glue has dried
- trim the page with a razor trimmer if the page overlaps the remainder of the
book
Note: A large stapler is useful for stapling the spines of paperback books.
Mending torn pages
- Use magic (invisible) tape to mend torn pages, as this does not discolour
Replacing barcodes
Replace barcodes if the original is:
- damaged
- on the cover of book to be recovered
- unable to be read by the bar code wand
Note: Barcodes removed from resources which have been deleted from your
library can be reused if in good condition. They may require a small piece of
contact over them to ensure they are firmly secured.
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