Preservation Services | Fondren Library

Fondren Library has a preservation department for the repair and longevity of our collection; it does not provide these services to the public. Here are some resources for taking care of your own private collection.

Repairing Books

Procedures for repairing paperback books

Procedures for repairing hard back books

Resources for supplies to repair your own books:

Conservators

Zoltan Olah
Custom Bookbinding
281-589-0735

William Cronin
Bookbinder, restoration and repair
713-529-9511 or 832-331-3022

Private Conservators in Texas - A list from the Harry Ranson Humanities Research Center in Austin

AIC - Resources in conservation

Local Binderies

For binding personal copies, students and faculty should work directly with a binder. Here is a list of binders who often work with students and faculty:

The Bookbindery (281-403-3009) 14019 South Gessner Missouri City, TX

Bella Becho Book and Print Bindery (713-880-8294) 2421 Hurfus Drive, Houston, Texas 77092

Theses/Dissertations

To have your theses or dissertations bound, the above “local binders” can possibly bind theses and dissertations as well. Call them for information. The below vendors may also be able to bind personal copies of books.

Bella Becho Book and Print Bindery
2421 Hurfus Drive
Houston, TX 77092
713-880-8294

The HF Group
1010 North Sycamore Street
North Manchester, IN 46962
800-334-3628

Thesis on Demand

Bohemio Bookbindery - Also does conservation work
1383 Harpst St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: (734) 389-8887
Email: bohemiobookbindery@gmail.com