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Bindery

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The Bindery assists the Library by preserving and maintaining the collection of books, periodicals and other documents and materials using the most appropriate methods of binding and Preservation.

Binding services for students

The Library Bindery offers binding services to Otago students completing theses/dissertations at competitive prices and a 3 to 5 day turnaround. If payment is to be made via your department, we require departmental authorisation on the binding order form prior to placing your order with the Bindery. 

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Binding services for staff

We welcome enquiries from University of Otago departments for other kinds of binding orders. Payment must be made via your department and we require departmental authorisation on the binding order form prior to placing your order with the Bindery. 

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Bindings

Hard cover thesis binding

  • University standards ie. sewn, rounded, backed, trimmed, and with acid free linen re-inforced endpapers, millboard and cloth cases, plus gold lettered spine.
  • Service takes 5 days.
  • Costs from $45.00 per volume (Prices as at January 2009).
  • Thesis title will be in gold lettering and will run down the spine. The title should be as brief as possible. Maximum lettering possible is 50 characters, including title, spaces, and surname. No titling is required on the front cover.
  • Enquiries are welcome.

Soft binding (temporary)

  • Light card (coloured) or clear front and back, cloth spine.
  • Overnight service.
  • $10.00
  • Enquiries are welcome.

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Colour Charts

Please note that these colours are representative only. For exact colour matching, please visit the bindery.

view available colours    
Library Buckram colour chart Rexine colour chart Taratan leather binding

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Hours

8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday

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Contacts

Head Binder
Email library.bindery@otago.ac.nz
Tel 64 3 479 9194; 64 3 479 8924
Fax 64 3 479 9146

109 Leith Street
Dunedin 9054

Last revised: 16 December, 2008