Pamphlet binders and their use in research libraries

By definition, research libraries have a commitment to preserving pamphlets as well as all print and non-print media they collect. A discussion of the preservation requirements for pamphlets is useful for their survival, and pamphlet binders are an important tool in preparing these often ephemeral "thin books" for storage and circulation. Specifications concerning the permanence requirements of a library's pamphlet binders can eliminate harmful shelf preparation and save costs in replacing binders that eventually damage the pamphlet.