Library binding
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Library binding refers to the hardcover binding of serials and paperbound books intended for the rigors of library use. Rebinding paperbound material in hardcover bindings results in much longer use-life for the material.

For standards regarding library binding see.

http://www.niso.org/standards/resources/Z39-78.pdf

The ANSI/NISO Z39.78 - 2000 Library Binding standard of the American National Standards Institute.

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