1.   WHAT INFORMATION DOES BRIDGEPORT NATIONAL BINDERY NEED WHEN I SEND IN A BINDING ORDER?

The Binding at BNB page has step-by-step instructions for how to send materials for library binding, conservation services, digitization, and print-on-demand binding.

CURRENT LIBRARY BINDING CUSTOMER:

We need to have the following for each shipment:
    •    Two copies of a completed ticket for each volume inside the front cover of the
         volume.
    •    Journal volumes must have two rubber bands holding issues together that
         will make up the volume.
    •    If your library uses LARS or ABLE, you must send the completed shipment
         data to the bindery.
    •    A completed shipment record including box and item counts.

NEW BINDING CUSTOMER:

We need to have all information listed above plus we need to have shipping and billing information, name and contact information for the person BNB should contact if there are questions about the order.  You may either complete the new customer page and send it with your first shipment, or complete our online account request form.

OTHER BUSINESS:

The other services we provide are highly specialized to the needs of each customer and/or project.  If you are a new customer for conservation, digitization, or print on-demand services, please call 800-223-5083, or e-mail info@bnbindery.com, and Customer Service will help you through the process.

 

2.   WHAT PAYMENT METHODS CAN I USE TO PAY FOR THE SERVICES I RECEIVE? 

Bridgeport National Bindery accepts all major credit cards, purchase orders, or we will invoice the customer directly. For individuals, we generally will complete the work, send an invoice, and then send the materials after the payment has been received.  Credit card payments can expedite the return of first-time work. 

 

 

3.   HOW DO I KNOW WHAT TRIP SCHEDULE TO USE? 

If you are a regular customer, the trip schedule you would use is listed on the information sent to you. You can print additional calendars from the web page any time you want. To find out which calendar to print, call Customer Service and ask what trip code you need. You may also find the trip code on the bottom of a previous year’s calendar. Please note that the trip names have changed in 2007. The conversion and copies of each trip schedule are listed on the Trip Schedule Page.

 

 

 

 

 

4.   THERE IS AN OLD BOOK I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE REBOUND, DOES BNB OFFER THIS TYPE OF SERVICE?

Bridgeport National Bindery has a strong conservation and preservation program with professional staff who have many years or experience.  You can get an estimate by using our Online Conservator quote page, or you can send or bring your item in for a formal quote. 

 

 

5.    WHAT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR A SHORT-RUN BOOK?

Short-Run, Edition Binding, offers head-banding, rounding & backing, shrink-wrapping, 5 styles of cloth cover (standard) or printed laminated covers, and printing on 4 different weight and color papers. For further options, contact us. 

 

 

6.    WHAT INFORMATION DO I NEED TO SUPPLY BNB IF I AM TAX EXEMPT?

Bridgeport National Bindery needs a copy of your tax exempt certificate for our files so that we can prove your status to federal, state and local governments. 

 

 

7. WHAT IS A PRE-BIND AND HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM A REGULAR PAPERBACK?  

The term pre-bind explains a very particular type of paperback product. This product generally turns a new paperback book into a library bound hardcover using either a side-sewn or fan-glued binding method. The covers are scanned, recreated in full color and touched up to give the cleanest possible end product. 

 

 

8. HOW DO I REQUEST SAMPLES OF BINDERY MATERIALS FOR MY BOOK?  

Our online catalog of binding materials allows you to know what options are available. Physical samples can also be requested on our online form, or by calling 1-800-223-5083. However, as a general rule, we do not send out samples except for large orders.