AU uses HF Group (NC location) for commercial binding. The basic process is as follows:
- Journals are pulled according to binding instructions (bind 1 volume, bind 6 months, etc.).
- Bindable unit details are entered into the ABLE program (http://ableweb.thehfgroup.com/). JAVA is required for ABLE...
- Items are picked up every four weeks.
- Periodicals destined for WRLC are delivererd to WRLC by HF Group after binding.
- Art periodicals and a select few others are returned to AU, along with music items, monographs and any straggling print theses.
Detailed information regarding the bindery process may be found here: I:\AU Technical Services Department\Acquisitions Unit\Bindery. Print versions of the ABLE manual and the bindery manual may be found on the Processing and Serials Specialist's or Assistant's desk.
