Binding
Giftplates
Giftplates are prepared by the branch or the gift receiving unit. If
possible the giftplate will be attached in the book before cataloging.
It should not be placed on the inside cover if the book is to be bound.
If it can not be attached before binding it should be in an envelope
inside the book.
Books being bound for the first time
Preparing book for bindery.
If giftplate is not attached in book, place giftplate in envelope
or attach to paper. Write on envelope or paper OCR number, call
number and title and binding shipment number.
Charge book to binding shipment.
Keep paperwork with binding shipment slip in drawer.
Books being rebound
Preparing book for bindery.
Photocopy the bookplate inside the front cover of the book.
Write the book's title, call number and OCR number on the copy
along with the shipment number.
Charge the book to the binding shipment as usual
Place the copy with the binding shipment slip in the drawer.
Checking book on return from bindery
Look through all materials with binding shipment slip to find
giftplate materials.
Using call number and title, match giftplate to book. Using a
Gluestick moisten top 1/2" of giftplate. Glue on center of front
inside cover.
Discharge book with others from shipment.
If the book is not found in shipment use the OCR number to find
the book. Is this the correct patron, is the book missing from the shipment,
has it already been checked-in and sent to the stacks? When book has
been found, place the giftplate in the book as described above.
