University of Florida. George A. Smathers Libraries. Preservation Department. Binding Unit.
Library Staff, please use this chart to determine where to route an item for commercial library binding.
Branch/Location Where to route a Monograph? Where to route a Serial? Where to route a Periodical? Where to route a Pamphlet? Notes/Special Cases
Architecture and Fine Arts Preservation Department, Binding Unit AFA Binding Unit

AFA Binding Unit Preservation Department, Binding Unit Many graphics, glossy paper
Education Preservation Department, Binding Unit Education Binding Unit Education Binding Unit Preservation Department, Binding Unit Many monograph sets
Judaica Judaica Binding Unit Judaica Binding Unit Judaica Binding Unit Judaica Binding Unit Due to the inherent complexities of Hebrew and Yiddish materials, Judaica does most of its own binding.
Latin American Collection Preservation Department, Binding Unit Latin American Collection Binding Unit Latin American Collection Binding Unit Preservation Department, Binding Unit Very irregular publication patterns, many title changes
Maps & Imagery Preservation Department, Binding Unit Map & Imagery Binding Unit Map & Imagery Binding Unit Preservation Department, Binding Unit Atlases are done by Map Library Unit
Marston Science Preservation Department, Binding Unit Marston Science Binding Unit Marston Science Binding Unit Preservation Department, Binding Unit Due to the high volume and complexity of the collections at Marston, they have their own separate binding unit, complete with commercial binding pickup.
Music Music Binding Unit Music Binding Unit Music Binding Unit Music Binding Unit Due to the nature of the collection, Music does most of its own binding. Scores are also bound at Music.

Last updated: August 21, 2001