Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assess physical condition of book to be rebound/restored
- Identify and select treatment options
- Assemble materials for binding
- Dissect/pull down book
- Treat paper
- Paper is cleaned using dry or wet methods as appropriate
- Paper is de-acidified if necessary by most appropriate method
- Paper is repaired and/or reinforced using appropriate methods
- Paper is resized if required
- New paper is tinted to resemble original if requested
- Wire stitches or sewing threads are removed
- Original adhesive is removed without damaging the book
- Resew book
- Forward the book by hand
- Old spine and sides and turn-ins are lifted and reattached if rebacking is necessary
- Edges are knocked up into original alignment
- Round and back spine are glued
- Spine lining is attached
- Appropriate corner repairs on coverboards are carried out
- Boards are reattached
- New covering material is tinted to resemble original if requested
- Text blocks are covered or rebacked
- Endpapers are pasted down or hinge realigned
- Book is opened after pressing
- Finish the book by hand