All Posts

By Veronique Greenwood When was the last time you sat down with a good book? Over the last couple of decades, the number of Americans reading for pleasure has been steadily dropping, with one large study finding that only 16% of people read for pleasure. Trends elsewhere are similarly in decline; in the U.K., the percentage of people who read regularly dropped 8% over the last decade or so. This might seem like an unimportant, if slightly depressing, side effect of people

Almost 16 million visits were made to Irish public libraries in 2025. As borrowing grows, caring for circulating books helps keep collections ready for the next reader.

School books are one of the biggest ongoing expenses for many schools. Whether you operate a library, purchase new books each year, or receive textbooks through the Government's free schoolbook scheme, protecting these valuable resources is essential. While many books may be supplied at no direct cost to the school or parents, replacing damaged books still places unnecessary pressure on education budgets and creates additional administrative work. The good news is that many o

Protecting schoolbooks is a key part of the Irish Government’s schoolbook scheme , with clear guidance from the Department of Education encouraging schools to reduce waste and extend the lifespan of books. Schools are expected to adopt a cost-conscious and environmentally friendly approach when selecting and maintaining schoolbooks. This includes taking practical steps to minimise damage and ensure books can be reused year after year. 👉 Learn more about our full range of sc

Top 5 Things To Do to Protect Your Books

The adhesive that we use for our book covering materials is specially formulated to meet the demands of long-lasting,...

Self Adhesive Whiteboard Roll Self-Adhesive Whiteboard Rolls – Whiteboards, Anywhere You Need Them While traditional whiteboards are...

Brought to you by E-Lam Total Book Protection In every school year, students receive stacks of fresh textbooks — crisp pages, vibrant...

As the Schoolbook Rental Scheme continues to support families and schools throughout Ireland, one key element often gets overlooked — how we protect those schoolbooks.

The new and improved addition to the E-Lam Product Range of self adhesive book covers. E-Lam is always tying to change, evolve and...

Covering Schoolbooks

The updated Trace-N-Wipe features a shiny, glossy white dry erase board and offers greater flexibility while retaining its original...

You may have older existing schoolbooks that are in circulation but may not be covered with a substantial tough book cover or may not...

The primary function of a dust jacket is to protect the book itself. It protects the book cover from dust, dirt, scratches and minor spills.

E-Lam now have a Self Adhesive Book Cover made from 50% Post Consumer Waste.

Dry erase boards, also known as Dry Wipe Whiteboards or just Whiteboards are useful for a variety of reasons due to their versatility, ease

Create a dry erase board almost anywhere! Self-adhesive dry wipe whiteboard rolls provide a flexible, affordable, and convenient solution...

Book Repair Tape

It may seem like a simple question to ask yourself but you would be surprised with what answers you may or may not come up with. ...

So why do we recommend 250 Micron in thickness when it comes to book covering. The simple answer is that is is the toughest and the best...