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Library binding

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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