The Bindery
The Bindery's core responsibility is preserving and maintaining the Library's collection of books, periodicals and other materials.
Where you can find us
The Bindery is situated close to the Recreation Centre off Kirkwood Avenue.
Postal Address:
CEPS, Canterbury Educational Printing Services,
The Bindery
University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
Phone: 364 2987 ext 8706
Email: bindery@libr.canterbury.ac.nz
Hours
8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday
Services
Theses
- Hard bound
Theses are bound using the Lumbeck binding system. They are covered in Library buckram with a choice of colours, and lettered down the spine in white, silver or gold foil, and on the front cover by request. They can be bound in leather at an additional cost. - Soft bound
Bound with coloured card or clear plastic covers, stapled, strapped with a cloth spine and trimmed. - Pockets
Pockets are added as needed to accommodate maps, discs etc.
See also: Binding of theses
Repair and Restoration Work
Repair and restoration work is carried out on request, both for internal (University) and external clients.
Charges (from 1 November 2010)
| Hard cover thesis with no lettering (buckram) | $41 (per volume) |
| Hard cover thesis with lettering down spine (buckram) | $46 (per volume) |
| Hard cover thesis with lettering down spine and on front cover (buckram) | $56.50 (per volume) |
| An order for 6 or more copies (buckram cover) will have a $5.00 reduction per copy | |
| Leather cover thesis with lettering and headbands (blue, black or maroon ) | $92 (per volume) |
| Note: Turnaround time for hard binding is one to two weeks, depending on other work priorities. | |
| Urgent fee (for work that we agree to complete within 48 hours) | additional $20 (per volume) |
| Soft bound thesis (under 300 pages) | $7.00 (per volume) |
| Soft bound thesis (over 300 pages, or where gluing is necessary). | $10.00 (per volume) |
| Disc/Map Pockets | $5.00 (disc) |
| Boxes | Price agreed on placement of order |
| Repair and restoration work | Price and turnaround time by negotiation |
Payment
- Currently (post earthquake 22 Feb) the only form of payment available is by EFTPOS