Recasing - (least damaging)

Keeping original sewing - retain original binding - new cover only
Can't recase book unless originally sewn (no concern with margin)

1. Must be sewn
   
2. Signature format (sections)
   
3. All Sections need to be intact
   
4. Paper quality

1. Must be signature format (loose) not connected
   
2. Paper strong
   
3. Can't sew less than 3 pages - must be thicker

   *Not used for monographs - primarily for periodicals

1. 5/8" margin - floating margin not good (glue)
   
2. Paper quality important for sewing
   
3. Signature or individual leaves unimportant since binder cuts edge
   
4. Usage important - oversew strong - if photocopy not the best - does not open flat
   
5. Stitches close together
   
6. If paper heavy, do not oversew

Send only thick items (1/4" or more)

Double Fanning - gluing

1. Binder trims off old glue and re-glue
   
2. Coated papers do not glue well
   
3. Individual sheets, no signatures, no sewing originally
   
4. Better opening better for copying - not as strong
   
5. Covers off for gluing

1. Book no more than 1/2" thick
   
2. Used for thin books
   
3. Individual leaves
   
4. Loose openability
   

*Fold outs should be noted in all types