For the majority of our library binding we use two different methods of page attachment. Traditional oversewing, which Campbell-Logan has been using since its beginning and more recently, the double-fan adhesive binding method.
We have experienced excellent results using the double-fan adhesive binding process for over ten years.

Our page attachment methods, of course, are not limited to just these two. We also sidesew (block stitch), either by hand or by machine, and sew through the fold, also either by machine or by hand.
Trimming and rounding and backing are performed on most volumes. Whether or not these steps are applied is determined by customer desire and examination of each book.
For those books that are of average dimensions boards & cloth for individual books are cut to size with materials pulled from precut stock. For oversize books we also carry a full range of cloth on rolls and maintain a steady supply of full size boards in varying thickness.
In case making Campbell-Logan continues its practice of quality. We use two different adhesives for manufacturing cases. One is a protein adhesive which has proven to be reliable for hundreds of years. The other is a specially formulated polyvinyl acetate (PVA) adhesive.
Casing-in, attaching the text block to the cover, is also something we continue to practice in the old tradition. In our day to day operations we still use cast iron standing presses. They have been replaced in most high volume binderies by faster hydraulic presses. We have found, however, that standing presses deliver a better product and we have learned how to work with the 24 hour drying time.




The library binding done by The Campbell-Logan Bindery meets the specifications of NISO/ANSI/LBI standard for library binding; including the use of Grade F Buckram for cover material, Oversewing and Double-Fan Adhesive Binding for page attachment, and the rounding and backing of appropriate materials.