DRAKE MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Library Policies For Binding of Theses, etc.

The library requires two copies of a thesis, the original with the approval pages signed in original ink for the archives and a photocopy for the main collection. The library does not pay for the photocopying of the second copy. Students may submit personal copies to be bound for themselves. Departments may also require copies.

The library pays for the binding of the two library copies. Either the student or department pays for the binding of personal or departmental copies. Refer to Thesis Binding Payment Table.

The title and author of the work will appear on the front cover and spine of the thesis. The cover and lettering colors for bound copies are listed as follows:

• Library copies: cover must be green with gold lettering
• Department copies: cover must be green with gold lettering
• Personal copies: cover may be any color (according to color swatches available at processing desk in cataloging department) with either black, white, or gold lettering

The library will accept and archive theses only, not honors papers, undergraduate honors thesis, major projects, etc. The library will, however, bind the above stated items at the student's expense.  Refer to Binding Costs Table.

A check or money order must be made out to HF Group to enclose with the order. There is a two-week waiting period for items to be returned from the bindery. Items may be picked up at Drake Memorial Library (Cataloging Department) upon return from the bindery.

Items to be bound are shipped to the Bindery on alternating Fridays. Items arrive back at the library two weeks after shipment. Please note that holidays may affect the shipping schedule.