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Heckman Bindery, Inc. is pleased to introduce Preservation Photocopying services.  Preservation Photocopying is an economical way to convert old and brittle books into high quality new books.

Books that have structural damage or brittle pages are excellent candidates for these services.  By re-creating books that still provide useful information and are still in demand, this service eliminates problems with lost pages or further damage to the original volume, offering a reproduction copy of the original volume for patron use.  In most cases, preservation photocopying is far more economical than converting volumes to digital formats or replacing the volumes with new.

Konica 7025Heckman Bindery’s Preservation Photocopying department offers state-of-the-art photocopying equipment that creates superb quality reproductions.  Digital Konica 7025 photocopying machines are used to produce quality two-sided prints.  A Minolta PS7000 book scanner is also used to allow reproduction of a book while leaving it intact.

Tape tests are performed periodically to monitor proper bonding of toner to the acid-free 20 lb. bond white or off-white paper, meeting the ANSI/NISO Z39.48-1992 Standard for Permanence of Paper for Publications and Documents in Libraries and Archives.

As part of the normal replication process, the inner margin is increased for ease of opening and to accommodate patron copying of the replacement book.   The volume is then bound according to your account specifications as either a custom or economy book.

If you are a current Heckman customer, materials needing Preservation Photocopy can be included with your normal binding shipment, saving the additional cost of shipping separately.

Heckman Bindery complies with all requirements of the ANSI/NISO Z39.48-1992 Standards in order to create attractive, high quality copies.

As with all of our Conservation Services, Preservation Photocopying is yet another example of how Heckman Bindery serves ALL your preservation needs. 

Please contact us today for more information about Preservation Photocopying: