Bindery

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The University Bindery provides a range of binding services to preserve and maintain print materials.

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Bindery services

The University Bindery provides services to assist in the preservation and maintenance of the University Library's print collections, as well as the binding of student theses to University of Auckland specifications.

The Bindery also welcomes enquiries from business or personal customers in or outside the University regarding solutions for binding, archiving or restoring print materials. Contact the Bindery Manager to discuss options and pricing.

Thesis binding at The University of Auckland

The Guide to Theses and Dissertations sets out specifications for the presentation and layout of theses, including general binding requirements and the number of copies to be submitted. Note that a 19 millimetre left margin is required for the spine, and a 15 millimetre margin is required on the three remaining sides. The maximum thickness for one copy is seven centimetres, or approximately 600 sheets. 

Pricing is detailed on the Thesis Binding form. Prices vary depending on the type of binding you request. Note that masters theses and doctoral theses for final submission must be hard bound.

• Hard bound: Lumbeck binding is used to create a particularly durable product. Items may be covered in buckram (available in 12 colours) or leather (available in navy or black).
• Quarter bound (QBD): Uses the Lumbeck process and features a hard cover, with a spine covered with binding cloth.
• Limp bound: Uses the Lumbeck process. Items may have a flexible cover of any material, and a spine covered with binding cloth.

The Bindery can also provide for special requirements such as photo guard sheets, CD sleeves and pockets. Contact the Bindery Manager if you have additional or complicated requirements.

To request binding:

• Complete the Thesis Consent form and the Thesis Binding form. If your department has agreed to pay for the binding of your thesis, your head of department or supervisor must complete the Department Payment of Thesis section on the Thesis Binding form.
• Take non-urgent theses for binding to the General Library Lending Desk, along with your completed forms. Allow at least one week for completion.
• Take urgent or complicated binding directly to the Bindery, along with your completed forms. Allow at least 2-3 working days for completion. Note that the time frames required for both urgent and non-urgent binding may be considerably longer during periods of high demand, such as prior to graduation ceremonies.
• Collect and pay for your bound theses at the General Library Lending Desk. To make other collection and payment arrangements, contact the Bindery Manager.