Welcome to the Library Binding Council
Purpose:The purpose of the LBC is to advocate the highest standards in quality, longevity, and durability of hardcover bound books. The basis of this purpose is championing both the ANSI/NISO/LBI Standard for Library Binding and the LBC Standard for Library Prebound Books, maintaining and encouraging support for Certified Binder Members, and promoting their benefits to their customers. Collaboration with constituent communities to ensure high standards in hardcover and library binding is essential. In recognition of this LBC members participate in association and industry events, committees, and trade shows to stay current on best practices and in tune with the needs of their customers; while ensuring the certification process and maintenance of standards for the Library market continues. The LBC celebrates over 80 years of hardcover binding excellence. Looking for a Certified Library Binder?Our members are uniquely poised to bind one or thousands of books according to specifications, quickly and accurately. BOUND TO STAY BOUND BOOKS, INC. BRIDGEPORT NATIONAL BINDERY, INC. HF GROUP/HOUCHEN BINDERY LTD. What services or products do Certified Binders Offer?Certified binders offer a plethora of services:
Who do Certified Binders Service?
What is a Certified Binder?Certified binders (formerly known as Certified Library Binder) are the original hardcover book binders dedicated to ensuring the highest standards in library binding in accordance with the ANSI/NISO/LBI Standard for Library Binding. Certified binders have a history and experience with the care and handling of quantities of one or 1,000+. Ask your certified library binder to show you their Certificate which indicates their membership is in good standing Industry Standards for Binding endorsed by the LBC:ANSI/NISO/LBI Library Binding Standard Z39.78-2000. LBC Standard for Prebound Books
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