Physical Characteristics defining Single Page Pamphlets

• single pages usually in the range of 50 - 80 pages
• usually about 1/4 inch in thickness
• generally stapled at the binding edge
• occasionally, a group of folded pages stapled together
• usually, but not always, with covers of the same weight as the text pages
• paper quality generally varies

In-House or Commercial Binding?
Answer all three questions in the sequence listed?

1. PAPER

   Is the paper brittle?

   Brittle paper is generally yellowed and flakes, cracks, or breaks off when folded.

   • If brittle, send to Preservation
   • If not brittle, continue to #2

2. BINDING

   How are the pages attached?

   • If stapled, continue to #3
   • If glued, refer to Paperback Binding.

3. SIZE

   Does the book need some support to stand on the shelf?

   Side stapled pamphlets are generally the same size as photocopy paper (8.5 x 11 inches) and usually about 1/4 inch in thickness. Such pamphlets cannot stand on the shelf without the support provided by binding.

   Refer to the chart below to determine where to send the book.

               Preservation (In-house)        Bindery

Height          under 11 inches            over 11 inches
Width           no limitations             no limitations
Thickness       under 1/4 inch             over 1/4 inch

Physical Characteristics defining Centerfold Pamphlets

• folded sections of pages usually in the range of 50 - 80 pages
• generally 1 centerfold (if more than 1 centerfold, refer to Paperback Binding.)
• generally stapled in the centerfold
• usually, but not always, with covers of the same weight as the text pages
• paper quality generally varies

In-House or Commercial Binding?
Answer all three questions in the sequence listed?

1. PAPER

   Is the paper brittle?

   Brittle paper is generally yellowed and flakes, cracks, or breaks off when folded.

   • If brittle, send to Preservation
   • If not brittle, continue to #2

2. BINDING

   How are the pages attached?

   • If stapled at centerfold, continue to #3

3. SIZE

   Does the book need some support to stand on the shelf?

   The size and thickness of a book often determine what type of support it needs to be able to stand on a shelf. Most pamphlets in a single centerfold format can be bound in-house with purchased pamphlet binders.

   Refer to the chart below to determine where to send the book

             Preservation (In-house)      Bindery 
Height            no limitations     Do not send pamphlets
Width             no limitations     to the bindery.
Thickness         no limitations