Binding Slips
How to fill out a binding slip
The binding slip is the most important information link between the customer and the bindery. Properly filled out, the binding slip contains all the information the bindery needs to bind your material according to your instructions. Without this information mistakes can be made that are expensive for the bindery and the customer.
This is a sample of the binding slip form. To insure correct information, every line needs to be filled out.
A. Library and Number: This space serves multiple functions. For our regular customers we can supply preprinted binding slips. In this case, we fill out the library name and assign you a number.
For individuals, please use this space to fill in your full name, address, city, state, zip and phone number. If there is not enough room, you can write on the edge of the paper.
B. Match indicates we need to match binding you have done in the past. This means we need a sample or a photo copy of the spine of the bound volume.
C. New is a title that has never been bound.
D. Repeat means we have bound this title in the past, and we have binding instructions from the last time bound.
E. Color. This space is for the three digit color number found on our color chart.
F. Number of Volumes bound per year: Example, National Geographic is bound twice a year. So there are two volumes per year.
G. Call numbers: for libraries to write in library shelf numbers. Individuals can use this space for any information.
H. Lettering is the color of hot foil stamping of the title in gold, white, or black. We also offer silver, red, blue and yellow depending on the color of the binding.
I. Imprint Yes No. The imprint is your name or the name of the library printed in the front cover at an extra charge.
J. Lines, are decorative lines across the spine of the book. Extra charge.
K. Call numbers for library use only. This does not apply to individuals.
L. Covers. In Place, In Front, Gather to front. This is mostly for medical magazine binding but it can indicate leaving the front cover on or removing it.
M. Table of contents, ads and index are for the binding of medical and technical publications only.
N. Special Instructions are for indicating any special operations you request.
O. Slot, type, trim, pick, cover size and cover number are for bindery use only.
