Technical Services Division
Preservation Department

BINDING UNIT

The Binding Unit is responsible for all functions relating to commercial library binding in the Smathers Libraries collection. In consultation with the Conservation Unit, the Binding Unit prepares periodicals, serials, monographs, pamphlets, theses, dissertations, and various other items for shipment to the commercial bindery. Over the four fiscal years of 1999 - 2003, the Unit processed an average of 28,757 volumes per year.

The unit is located in the Preservation Department on the first floor of Smathers Library (Library East) on the University of Florida campus and can be reached at (352) 273-2830.

Information for Library Staff

Aleph Manuals
Routing Items from Cataloging to Preservation for West and MSL
Routing Items from Cataloging to Preservation for Other Branches
When to route a damaged item to Preservation (This is an MS Word document for you to download, print and post near your circulation area. It is in color, so if you have access to a color printer, that would be best!!)
Where to Send an Item for Binding
Schedules of Shipments
Binding Staff
Binding Account Numbers
Glossary of Binding Terminology
Missing Issue Sheet (This is an MS Word document)

Technical Services Division Preservation Department

BINDING UNIT

Information for Library Staff

Projects, Reports, and FAQ's

Other

Technical Services Division
Preservation Department