Library Services
Perma-Bound knows educators deserve the most for their money. That's why we offer a variety of library and classroom services to assist in building and maintaining quality library collections and classroom sets.
On-Site Bindery
Perma-Bound books are bound at our facility in Jacksonville, IL, never outsourced. This allows us to uphold a substantial inventory, provide prompt order fulfillment and maintain the strictest of quality control standards. To learn more about our patented binding process, click here.
Free Shipping
Save even more when you buy your books from Perma-Bound! There is no charge for shipping any Perma-Bound products to the US or Canada.
Unconditional Guarantee
If you are ever dissatisfied with a book in our Perma-Bound binding, we will replace it.
Free Order Typing Services
Don't have time to type up your order? Simply send us via fax or mail any Perma-Bound catalog or brochure pages with our six-digit order numbers indicating which titles you've selected along with our typing service form (PDF 36kB) and we'll type your order for you! In 2 to 3 days, a hard copy will be mailed to you. Send to Perma-Bound, Attn: Typing Service Dept. 617 East Vandalia Rd. Jacksonville, IL 62650 or Fax: +1 800 551-1169.
Free Collection Development
Opening a new school? Updating an existing book collection? Looking for titles in a specific area. Our on-staff librarians and curriculum specialists are eager to help you build your order. Submit a request for a professional bibliography by mail, fax (+1 877 311-7111), or email collectiondevelopment@perma-bound.com.
- New School Collections Request Form (pdf 133 KB)
- Collection Analysis Request Form (pdf 117 KB)
- Thematic Booklists Request Form (pdf 27 KB)
Manage My Collection Online
Looking to create an order and not duplicate anything you already have on your shelf? Use our easy and convenient online collection development tool to match our entire book inventory against the books on your shelves! Click here to learn more.
Comprehensive Cataloging Services
Perma-Bound provides enhanced MARC records in MARC 21 format. You can receive your records via website download, email, or with your order on CD-ROM. We accommodate all circulation systems! Click here to learn more (pdf 157 kB).
We also provide catalog card kits that can be customized for your school or library. For additional options such as presorting, theft detection, and barcoding or for pricing information, click here.



