Periodical binding vendors -looking for comparative data (2 messages) Birdie MacLennan 18 Jul 2001 17:47 UTC

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Date:         Wed, 18 Jul 2001 09:43:17 -0400
From:         "Susan E. Sturgeon" <susan.sturgeon@SALEMSTATE.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Periodical binding vendors - looking for comparative data

I have done some comparisons, and, in my opinion, Ridley's is by far
the very best.

Susan Sturgeon
Serials Librarian
Salem State College Library
352 Lafayette St.
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 542-6765

Email: susan.sturgeon@salemstate.edu
Salem State College

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Date:         Wed, 18 Jul 2001 12:48:20 +0000
From:         Debra Gomes <elmslib@CWMARSMAIL.CWMARS.ORG>
Subject:      Re: Periodical binding vendors - looking for comparative data

Hi Jennifer,
     We have used Bridgeport Bindery in Agawam, MA for years.  We are
very happy with the quality of work and service that they provide.
They have a 4 week turn-around for processing materials sent to them.
I believe their prices are competetive with other companies.

Debbie Gomes

Debra J. Gomes
Serials/System Librarian
Elms College
Alumnae Library
291 Springfield St.
Chicopee, Ma  01013-2839
e-mail:  elmslib@cwmars.org
Phone:  413-594-2761
Fax:  413-594-7418

------ Original message ------
> Date:          Tue, 17 Jul 2001 16:23:04 -0400
> From:          Jennifer van Sickle <jennifer.vansickle@TRINCOLL.EDU>
> Subject:       Periodical binding vendors - looking for comparative data
> To:            SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU

> Dear SERIALST-ers,
>
> We are gathering and comparing data on vendors who do periodical binding.
> We would be particularly interested in your comments on quality of work,
> cost, and service.  A partial list follows, but if you know of other
> companies, I would like to hear from you.  Thank you.
>
>
> > Acme Bookbinding              Charlestown, Mass.
> > Bridgeport National   Agawam, Mass.
> > Heckman Bindery               North Manchester, Ind.
> > Kater-Crafts            Pico Rivera, Calif.
> > Ocker & Trapp         Emerson, New Jersey
> > Ridley's                      Ithaca, New York
> > Wert Bookbinding              Grantville, Penn.
> >
> >
> > ICI Binding (holding company for several
> >  smaller binders)             Chesterfield, Ohio
> > Utah Bookbinding Co.  Salt Lake City
>
>
> Jennifer van Sickle
> Serials Librarian/Science Bibliographer
> Trinity College Library
> 300 Summit St.
> Hartford, CT 06106
> phone: (860) 297-2250
> fax: (860) 297-2251
> jennifer.vansickle@trincoll.edu>