Following these simple steps will insure that your books are bound correctly and efficiently:
Step 1: Assemble the books you wish to send to the Bindery
Journals: Collate together, in proper sequence, the individual issues you wish bound as one volume. Generally, all of the issues in a journal volume are bound together provided that the bound volume is not too thick or heavy. It is recommended that you limit the thickness of bound volumes to 1 ¼”. In some cases it may be necessary to “split” the issues of a journal volume into two bound volumes.
Place a rubber band or soft cord around each set of issues that will comprise a bound volume to keep them in order.
Books: If pages or covers are loose or broken, place a rubber band or soft cord around the book so that all elements are kept in place
Collected Reprints: Collate together, in proper sequence, the reprinted articles you wish bound together into one volume. Create a Table of Contents, if one is desired. Tie all the reprints together with a rubber band or soft cord. It is recommended that you limit the thickness of each bound volume to 1 ¼”.
Step 2: Fill out a binding slip for each volume to be bound indicating the cloth color, foil color and spine lettering plus any special binding instructions. Instructions on filling out a binding slip are available on this webpage. Place the completed binding slip into the appropriate book. Please leave a portion of the slip sticking out of the top of the book so that it can be found easily by Bindery staff.
Step 3: Fill out a
“Binding Requisition Form". Be sure to include your department name, contact information, chart string and the total number of books in your order.
Step 4: Securely pack the books into cartons. Pack the Binding Requisition Form into one of the cartons. Seal all cartons and affix a completed “Bindery Pick-up Shipment Label” to the top of each box. Please indicate the box with the Requisition Form on the Bindery Pick-up Shipment Label.
Step 5: Call us to arrange for a pick up at (510) 642-7587 or email us at: library_bindery [at] berkeley [dot] edu
Should you have any additional questions or would like to discuss your requirements with us further; you can contact us at (510) 642-7587. We are open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
You can also contact us by e-mail at:
library_bindery [at] berkeley [dot] edu
You can also bring your books directly to the Bindery in person if you wish to consult with us about your binding order. Please phone to schedule an appointment.