Applying a call number label to the front cover of a book because the spine is too narrow.
Placing the Burke Collection label above the call number on the spine of a book.
Applying a property stamp to the top edge of a book.
An open book showing an interior property stamp.
Attaching a disc pocket to the back inside cover of a book.
This is a quick way to tell which style security sensor strip to apply. If there's a gap under the spine cover, use a single. If there's no gap, use a double.
A security sensor strip being applied between the pages of a book.
Measuring cold laminate for a book's cover. It reinforces the cover against wear.
A fully processed set of books, toys, and a tote labelled "Storytime Kit".
A book with a newly reattached front cover being placed in a book press to dry.
Using a book press to perform a mimic perfect bind on a dried out hardcover book backing.
Gluing a minor crack on the spine cover.
A peeler is used to remove a label from the spine cover after heat is applied.
Combining two sections together with glue in preparation for tipping-in.
A paperback book on a taping applicator being measured for a piece of clear book tape to reinforce the spine.
Cutting a piece of 2.5 mm clear polypropylene tape to reinforce the front hinge of a paperback book.
Using a knife to remove a label and its residue off a book's spine.
Using a book's page height to measure a piece of 2 mm polyester tape to reinforce the interior pages.
Creating a new book spine cover with a piece of recycled manila folder, filament tape for head and tail bands, and single-sided security sensor strip on a piece of vinyl-coated cloth tape.
Books chewed by pets.
The lacy edge of this book has been eaten by bugs.
A broken DVD case with torn plastic sheath and edge-worn artwork.
A water damaged book with mold
A paperback book with a partially torn cover that has crumpled barcode.
This comb bound book was returned with curling ribbon threaded through the holes and cover detached.
A close-up of a torn off spine cover's top edge.
A book with excessive highlighting and notations in pen.
Books that need replacement call number labels.
Shaggy, aka Scott, caught searching for duplicates while Scooby patiently waits on the cart. (2024.10.31)
This Happy Pop-Tart, aka Yaman, is ready to head off for her duplicate books check! (2024.10.31)
Belle, aka Caitlin, explores geologic time in the atlas section of the 6th Floor. (2024.10.31)
Book Fairy, aka Emily, spotted fixing broken book corners in the Lab. (2024.10.31)
Winne-the-Pooh, aka Diana, is measuring a length of mylar cover for a book on bears while a tiny Winnie-the-Pooh watches. So, meta. (2024.10.31)
Mr. Clown, aka Isaac, says "No clowning around at the glue spines station!" Sorry, sir! I'll get going now. (2024.10.31)
Anakin, aka Evan, stopped gluing broken corners to show his newly acquired green lightsaber. Wait! Wasn't his lightsaber blue before?! (2024.10.31)
Buzz Lightyear, aka Haley, spotted giving impromptu story time in the Bronco Family Space! (2024.10.31)
Who's that persona?! It's Pam! She's property stamping the table of contents page of an urban and regional planning book. (2024.10.31)
Printing a copy of the Declaration of Independence on a printing press from the 1700s at the 2024 Los Angeles Printers Fair hosted by the International Printing Museum. (2024.10.19)
A visual of how much packing paper is in a shipment box.
Packing paper turned into a soft serve cone post-shipment receiving.
Where's Waldo? Waldo, aka Pingdo, was spotted at the receiving island unpacking a comics shipment.