As of July 1, 2007, the University's contract for all campus library binding of books and journals has been awarded to The HF Group , 8844 Mayfield Rd., Chesterland, OH 44026. 888/485-5415; 440-729-9415 (fax).
The HF Group will also process departmental and personal binding. Materials being sent for binding should be delivered to the Bindery Preparation Division. The HF Group will pick up the materials for binding every two weeks. Materials will be shipped to your address via FedEx within 4-8 weeks.
The HF Group also offers Thesis on Demand, an online thesis and dissertation printing and binding service. It is easy to use. You simply fill out an online form and upload your PDF-they will do the rest. They will print your thesis or dissertation on archival quality paper and bind it in a hard cover according to your specifications. For more information, visit them online at www.thesisondemand.com
Please contact Mary Lou Trejo, Supervisor, Bindery Preparation Division, r. 564 Ackerman Library, 610 Ackerman Road, Columbus 43202-4500. 614/292-6515.Bindery Preparation hours are 7:30-4:30, Monday-Friday.
- Obtain an OSU purchase order or a Procurement Card may be used.
- Purchase order should be addressed to
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The HF Group
8844 Mayfield Rd.
Chesterland, OH 44026
- Shipment order form should be filled out completely (be sure to include your name, address, phone number, and e-mail address.)
- Fill out a binding form for each volume (Use the Journal Binding Form for individual volumes of journals and the Book Binding Form for free-standing single volumes such as theses/dissertations, etc.) and place in the item. See instructions below. Be sure to include the shipping address, style of binding, color of cover, and information to be stamped on the spine.
- If paying with the procurement card, fill out the credit card form.
- If paying with purchase order please include copy of P.O.
- Pack items for binding in a carton.
- Print following information on outside of the carton:
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Department name & address
Phone number
Number of items in the carton
OSU purchase order number (if using)
- Deliver carton(s) of items to be bound to
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Ackerman Library Bindery Preparation Division, Rm.564, 610 Ackerman Road
- Pickup is scheduled by the binder for every two weeks.
- Advance payment is required. The HF Group accepts checks, money orders, Visa, and Master Charge.
- Shipment order form should be filled out completely (be sure to include your name, address, phone number, and e-mail.)
- Fill out a binding form for each volume (Use the Journal Binding Form for individual volumes of journals and the Book Binding Form for free-standing single volumes such as theses/dissertations, etc.) and place in the item. Be sure to include the shipping address, style of binding, color of cover, and information to be stamped on the spine. See instructions below.
- If you want the title stamped on the cover ($1.20 per line), indicate that and write title in.
- If paying with Visa or MasterCard, fill out the credit card form.
- Pack items for binding into a carton.
- Print following information on outside of the carton:
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Your name & address
Phone number
Number of items in the carton
- Deliver carton(s) of items to
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Ackerman Library Bindery Preparation Division, Rm.564 Ackerman Library
- Pickup is scheduled by the binder for every two weeks.
Prices for departmental and personal binding are indicated below. Prices include shipping.
For more information or additional brochures call:
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Bindery Preparation Division, Ackerman Library: 292-6515
E-mail: Mary Lou Trejo
| ITEM DESCRIPTION | UNIT PRICE |
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| Periodicals | $25.00 |
| Books | $17.00 |
| Paperbacks | $17.00 |
| Thesis/Dissertation | $25.00 |
| Hand Bibles | $85.00 |
| Family Bibles | Quote Required |
| Legal Books | $40.00 |
| Briefs, reports, minutes, etc. | $50.00 |
| Author/Title lettering - per line | N/C |
| Extra lines of lettering - per line | ¢.70 |
| Imprints or other spine lettering - per line | $1.25 |
| Front Cover Lettering - per line | $1.20 |
| Decorative Lines - per line | $1.00 |
| Collation (Page x Page) - per volume | $5.00 |
| Extra Work - per hour | $50.00 |
| Rush Charge - per volume | $10.00 |
- Complete one binding form for each volume to be bound. (Use the Journal Binding Form for individual volumes of journals and the Book Binding Form for free-standing single volumes such as theses/dissertations, etc.) You may print or photocopy as many as required.
- Type or print your complete address. Note: This is the address to which the volume is being shipped.
- Choose the binding style desired. Indicate here if ads are to be removed, keeping in mind the extra cost for removal of all ads in custom journals.
- In order to match a previously bound volume, enclose a photocopy of the spine to be matched or include a bound sample volume. Photocopies must have the bottom of the spine clearly visible.
- Select the cover color for your volume. Colors available are: Black, Dark Blue, Brown, Tan, Dark Green, Red, Maroon, and Rust.
- Select the lettering color: Gold, White, or Black.
- Spine Lettering: print or type spine lettering in the exact format you desire it to appear on the spine. Some limitations apply due to thickness of spine.
- The format of sample volumes will be followed if provided. The HF Group reserves the right to bind in our standard format if no sample volume or photocopy is provided.
- For journals and magazine, tie together or rubber band the number of issues you want bound in one volume. (Three inches maximum thickness after ad removal.)
- UPS or Parcel Post your volumes to the Bindery or drop off at the Bindery Preparation Department, r.564 Ackerman Library.
- You may pay by check, money order or credit card (Visa or Master Card). Advance payment is required. Please send no cash by mail.
- Materials sent without payment will be held for 30 days and then returned postage due.
8844 Mayfield Rd.
Chesterland OH 44026
For Customer Service Call:
440-729-9411
888-485-5415
440-729-9415 (Fax)