Hinge Tightening
Hinge tightening helps to prevent future damage by gluing the “cover” back down and helping to secure the text block in place.
Squeeze glue down the side of the damaged spine, being careful not to get any across the middle.
Use a long dowel or needle to spread the glue down the side of the spine.
Secure with rubber bands and allow to dry. It helps retain the glue where it is wanted by standing/propping the book up on the spine to help prevent any excess glue running to where it is not wanted. We generally use a couple of book ends to hold the item up and generally wait a minimum of 24 hours before proceeding to the next repair or returning the item to circulation
