Save Your Books

05/04/2026

Mychal Threets talk at the library conference was a wake up call for librarians to fight for a better work-life balance because it is front line work. Take care of your mental health everyone! 💜 And check in on your colleagues after difficult interactions!

03/23/2026

Have you been waiting for an online course in archival book repair? ✨📚 It is finally here this March 30th! Get on the waiting list now or just sign up after that date. (2026)
https://saveyourbooks.com/book-repair-for-beginners/.
This course is a prerequisite for the upcoming online course: Intermediate Book Repair: Re-casing and Re-Backing.

03/13/2026

I will be demonstrating some modern book repair techniques in APRIL at this Library Conference. Bring your questions!

See more here

01/04/2026

Back by popular demand! January 14, 2026, 1:30 pm CST. This American Library Association (ALA) live webinar will give you information on Modern Book Mending so you can save money for your library!

With budgets shrinking and communities trying harder to be eco-conscious, it is more important than ever to utilize our resources wisely. This webinar will provide learners with an introduction to three very common book construction issues that are endemic to the modern construction of books with fl...

11/07/2025

https://youtu.be/aHV7PyhdfJI

For more book repair tutorials come to Save Your Books. https://saveyourbooks.com/

08/06/2025

Who is this webinar for?
~ Librarians in charge of weeding their collections so that they can understand what is easy to repair and what may take a bit more time.
~ Managers who supervise library technicians doing book mending.
~ And of course it is great for all the Book Menders!
Go to the American Library Association website and check out Live Webinars.
Getting Started with Book Mending is on August 14th 11:30 am PACIFIC Time

07/24/2025

Librarians and Teachers! Finally a Book Mending Webinar just for you... https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1527 These modern book mending techniques are quick and easy. The webinar is through the American Library Association but you don't need to be a member to take it. August 14th, 2025. Sign up soon!

03/03/2025

DISCOVER YOUR TREASURE
Wall-to-wall books at the Florida Antiquarian Book Fair. It's the Book Lovers' Paradise.

12/07/2024

I will be Announcing details of My new Book Repair for Book Dealers 5-part online classroom series. Tune in to Bucks on the Bookshelf tomorrow morning at 7am Pacific. This is a call in show so bring your questions! https://wdbf.fm/
Steven Eisenstein is the inimitable host!

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11/22/2024

It is too bad that while book edges are becoming more beautiful, publishers are still mostly just gluing rather than sewing books. Just one challenge for future restoration and preservation.

Sprayed edges, intricate foils, gilded endpaper—the industry is seeing an increased demand for books with a decorative "aesthetic".