FAQ's
Where can I find more information on book repair?
Good web sites include the University of Illinois, the Book Arts Web and the Dartmouth College Library. Also try a Google® search.
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Scholar's Aid® keeps bibliographical data and notes together, for the very good reason that scholars always need to.
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What are considered the Industry standards for bookbinding?
At present, American National Standard ANSI/NISO/LBI Z39.78-2000 Library Binding is the library binding standard of record. You can download and read the specifications here.
What associations support the bookbinding profession?
The Canadian Bookbinders' and Book Artists Guild (CBBAG: - pronounced "cabbage") is an organization supporting book-related crafts. Their website maintains a large list of links worldwide and is a good jumping-off point.
The Guild of Book Workers is the national non-profit organization for all the book arts. It was founded in 1906 and since that time, especially in the last 20 years, has grown immensely in scope. The Guild currently has over 1000 members worldwide. Areas of interest include bookbinding, printing, conservation, marbling, calligraphy, and papermaking.
Also see the web sites of the Society of Bookbinders in the U.K. and Queensland Bookbinding Guild Inc. in Australia, mate!
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