DIY A Book Repair Video Showcase

This short film provides informative lessons about preservation and proper book care. My personal favorite on this video is showing you how to properly photocopy a page from a book. Don't break that spine!

Bet ya did not know that there is a proper way to take a book off a shelf! Well, watch this 10 minute video to find out how.

Three minor book repairs you can easily do. One tip that I really like is using an "ace type" bandage on a book after the repairs are made to maintain the book's shape.

I love that the instructor states that one should not use tape if the book is valuable. But sometimes one is forced to use tape. This video demonstrates a responsible way.

Note: According to the National Library of Australia, "Adhesive tapes are OK if they are used on something we wish to keep for only a few months, sticking a note on the milk bottles or wrapping a gift but as a rule, avoid using tape on anything you want to retain long term. The main thing to remember is not to use adhesive tapes to repair any paper item that you wish to keep permanently."

I prefer to use a PVA book repair glue, acid free if possible. Keep on scrolling down to the Amazon links to see what I recommend.

A video made by Demco that promotes their product. You can use a glue of your own choosing, however.