Reback

== Reback ==
The term reback refers to the means by which a damaged book spine is replaced in order to prevent separation of book components. A trained conservator should be involved in the completion of this process so that further wear is prevented. NEDCC. 7.6 Conservation Treatment for Bound Materials of Value. Accessed October 26, 2015. https://www.nedcc.org/free-resources/preservation-leaflets/7.-conservation-procedures/7.6-conservation-treatment-for-bound-materials-of-value The new spine itself may also be referred to as the reback. Glossary. Accessed October 26, 2015. http://www.ccaha.org/uploads/media_items/conservation-glossary.original.pdf 
See also: BPG Circulating Collections; BPG Board Reattachment
=== Related Terms ===
Board Reattachment
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Chinese (Traditional)	更換書脊
=== Spine Damage ===
The reback process may be warranted for damage that includes wear, cracks, or tears along the spine and/or along the hinges of the book so that the boards are either partially or wholly separated from the spine. Alibris. Glossary of Book Terms.</small> Accessed October 25, 2015. http://www.alibris.com/glossary/glossary-books#r 
=== Replacing the Spine ===
==== Tools ====
Certain tools may be useful during the reback process, including scissors, a boxcutter, metal ruler, mini spatula, bone folder, book press, and brushes. Illinois Periodicals Online at Northern Illinois University. Book Repair Manual. Accessed October 26, 2015. http://www.lib.niu.edu/1995/il950276.html A proper adhesive like Archival PVA glue should also be used. Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS). Book Repair Basics for Libraries. Accessed October 26, 2015. http://downloads.alcts.ala.org/ce/091411book_repair_basics.pdf 
==== New Spine Material ====
The new spine material is often chosen based on the type, color, and texture of the material used in the original book cover in order to maintain the original appearance of the book. Book Repair Instructions. Rebacking - Constructing a Replacement Spine. Accessed October 26, 2015. http://book-repair.com/tag/making-book-spine-replacement/ It is important that the new spine be created from nonperishable materials for the sake of preservation. About Bookbinding. Book Repair and Restoration: Book Rebacking Part 1. Accessed October 26, 2015. http://www.aboutbookbinding.com/Book_Repair/Book_Rebacking.html Materials like paper, cloth, and leather are often used in creating the new spine. NEDCC. 7.6 Conservation Treatment for Bound Materials of Value. Accessed October 26, 2015. https://www.nedcc.org/free-resources/preservation-leaflets/7.-conservation-procedures/7.6-conservation-treatment-for-bound-materials-of-value 
==== Process ====
The original spine, if still attached, is removed from the book. Illinois Periodicals Online at Northern Illinois University. Book Repair Manual. Accessed October 26, 2015. http://www.lib.niu.edu/1995/il950276.html The new spine material is measured to match the height and width of the book plus two or three inches. A spine stiffener is also used, as the new spine material may not be sturdy enough to function alone. The spine stiffener is cut to fit the book's dimensions and glued in the center of the new spine. Northeast Document Conservation Center. Intermediate Book Repair: Rebacking. Accessed October 26, 2015. https://www.minitex.umn.edu/Storage/Preservation/Repair/Reback.pdf The book cover is partially lifted from the boards at the hinges so that the new spine can be fitted underneath, allowing the new spine to be better attached to the cover, boards, and book in general. NEDCC. 7.6 Conservation Treatment for Bound Materials of Value. Accessed October 26, 2015. https://www.nedcc.org/free-resources/preservation-leaflets/7.-conservation-procedures/7.6-conservation-treatment-for-bound-materials-of-value Adhesive is applied to the uncovered board, the new spine is adhered, and the lifted cover is glued back over the new spine. A book press is then used to set the newly added spine. Archiving Desk to Desk. Cloth Bound Book Repair: Spine Attaching. Accessed October 27, 2015. https://jacquelynpwhite.wordpress.com/2011/04/22/cloth-bound-book-repair-spine-attaching/ If the original spine is considered salvageable, it often will be adhered over the new spine in order to maintain the book’s original appearance. The Currier Bindery. Methods: Rebacking. Accessed October 25, 2015. http://www.currierbindery.com/home/restoration/methods-rebacking/ The original spine is trimmed to fit the new spine in a way that none of the information on the spine is lost. Illinois Periodicals Online at Northern Illinois University. Book Repair Manual. Accessed October 26, 2015. http://www.lib.niu.edu/1995/il950276.html 
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