What Is Tight-Binding Book Scanning?
Tightly bound books may hide text near the gutter and can be damaged if forced open.
A restricted opening can require specialist book capture that records the gutter without overstressing the spine or sewing.
Tight-binding book digitisation
The right method depends on the physical construction, condition and purpose of the book. Non-destructive capture keeps significant originals intact; destructive capture can be appropriate for approved modern production work.
Types of material covered
Tightly sewn books
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Limited-opening bindings
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Reference volumes
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Historic bindings
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Thick books
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Gutter-critical pages
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Key considerations
- Tightly sewn books
- Limited-opening bindings
- Reference volumes
- Historic bindings
- Thick books
- Gutter-critical pages
Need advice on a book or bound collection?
Oxford Duplication Centre can advise on the safest and most appropriate method for published, heritage, family and archival books.