Music Scores - Kapco Easy Bind 'Laminating'

Owned by Melanie Shaw
Last updated: Oct 30, 2024
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Rough Draft 8/19/2021

Square-back scores (or perfect-bound, saddlestitched, etc.) with flimsy covers will need protection. If covers are substantial enough to stay upright on the shelf (without stiffening) and to frequent handling, don't worry about protecting them. Keep in mind that would require almost hardcover-quality paper covers.

Some popular music spiral-bound scores can be 'laminated' using two back sheets (but not the front cover sheets). Make sure not to cover the holes at the spine.

Cataloging staff are responsible for music 'laminating'.

Kapco Procedure Notes and Hints

KAPCO Easy Cover II visual instructions are here: https://usulibrary.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ULC/pages/1355514061

  1. Reinforce the inner hinges of the cover with Kapco's "Easy Bind" tape: remove the center backing and set a ruler into the tape to push it into the hinge, then remove the backing from one side, pressing it down evenly, then the other. Smooth out bubbles and folds.

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    • When 'laminating' a spiral or comb bound score, skip the first step.

  2. For the back cover, slide the back sheet under the score, with the front cover of the score facing up, and leaving at least ¾ inch from inside the spine edge, measure & mark the paper side of the sheet.

    • However, when covering a spiral or comb bound score: measure only up to the holes (leaving about 1/4 cm between the laminate and the holes).

    • When covering a spiral or comb bound score: Measure & mark a back sheet for both front & back cover.

  3. Measure & mark the front cover (with the back cover facing up) against the longer front cover sheet (with a flexible edge that will wrap around the spine): allow for ¾ inch into the flexible edge.

    • When covering a spiral/comb bound score, ignore this step.

  4. Use a paper cutter for each piece. If they are too large for our paper cutter, or if you have a steady hand, use scissors to cut the sheets.

Separate parts:

Parts issued with a 'laminated' score will either need a simple pocket made for gluing to the score’s inside back cover, or, in some cases, where the parts are too large to fit inside the back cover, will need a pamphlet made for square-back or very thick scores; see binding procedures: Music Scores - Binding Procedures

Square-backed 'laminated' score with simple back pocket on the inside back cover. Possible only with a thin part, unless stubbed pages have been inserted by the publisher in the spine

Simple Pocket instructions:

For a relatively thin part.

Glue to back cover, then insert wax paper to keep the front and folded pieces of the pocket from gluing together. Press overnight.