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This article presents information on a non-removable sex bolts. A sex bolt is what partition makers call those two-part fasteners that consist of an externally threaded screw on one side, and an internally threaded, tubular nut on the other. When joined, the two parts form a smooth cylindrical pin with screw head caps on both ends. It's a perfect device for holding together reams of punched paper, where it's called a binder post — perhaps in deference to the more delicate sensibilities of some librarians. They're also called barrel bolts. INSET: On and off at your command.

The article evaluates several fastening materials including PHB3000 translucent acrylic pressure-sensitive tape from Press-On Products, Dzus® Dart quarter-turn fasterners from Southco, and Unex Tri-Mode aqueous adhesive from ADMTronics Unlimited Inc.

Discusses ways to determine pressure-sensitive adhesive tape for fastening and joining application. Importance of determining the substrate materials in choosing the tape; Influence of material surface in adhesive performance of the tape; Keys to successful design of products.

Presents several engineering designs. Transducers designed by Tony Mancini of Gems Sensors; Hollow-shaft gearheads designed by Anthony Trupiano of Thomson Micron; Stacked paper fastener from Sherman Bagget of M/S Productions.

The article provides suggestions for improving the quality of school library services and engaging students. It recommends attaching velcro to a pen for students to sign out with to prevent the pen from becoming lost. It explores the use of unused magazines at a library origami station. It comments on the use of embedded videos in online tutorials.

The article presents information on several fastening and joining products including EzEntry seals for cabinets and enclosures by Roxtec Inc., heavy-duty Shark clamps by Carr Lane Mfg. Co., and the Terostat 3631 FR self-extinguishing cable sealant by Henkel Corp.