Relative Costs for Book Repair and Maintenance
| Treatment | Time | In-House | Commercial |
|---|---|---|---|
Softcover Lamination |
10 min. |
$1.25 |
$6.00 |
| Tip-in | 10 min. |
.05/page |
$6.00 |
| Hinge Repair | 10 min. |
negligible |
$9.00 |
| Spine Repair | 20 min. |
.50 |
$9.00 |
| Endsheet Repair/Replace | 20 min. |
.25 |
$9.00 |
| Reattach loose sections | 2 min/page |
$1.50 |
$9.00 |
| New Cover | 1 hour |
$1.50 |
$9.00 |
| Pamphlet | 10 min |
$3.30 |
$5.00 |
Costs do not include salaries.
Sources: VCU Libraries Preservation Department procedures and purchases