Hard cover books and library books in general do stay well together when scanned. I know it sounds odd, but at least my library takes steps to make sure the books can survive harshe handling. That and you can remold the spine back into position at least with paperbacks. But hard covers survive just fine. Shelley L. Rhodes and Judson, guiding golden juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx Guide Dogs For the Blind Inc. Graduate Advisory Council www.guidedogs.com The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps - we must step up the stairs. -- Vance Havner