Kalimah demo's how to cover book jackets

The only plastic covering we do is on books which have a paper dust-jacket where the hardcover beneath is totally plain. This is a small proportion of the collection, but it still takes time -- which is why we appreciate the help of parent volunteers.

Watch Kalimah demonstrate for how to put the paper cover inside a plastic sleeve.

If you're interested to know the reason behind our decision not to cover every book in sticky-back plastic, read this blog post of mine from 2008 on plastic, recycling, and the future of the book.

Volunteers welcome