How to Submit for Printing
Convert poster file to .pdf and size them at 30x42 inches at design set-up. To convert to a .pdf select "Save As" and choose .pdf as the file type.
- Upload poster files as PDF to BOX via this link to print and include your first and last name in the file name of your poster.
- Posters must be submitted as PDFs and will be printed at 30×42 inches.
- Contact Elizabeth Teaff with questions.
What the University Library Can Print
- The University Library only accepts print requests for academic printing for student poster sessions or for faculty/staff conferences.
- Academic printing is defined as a poster created for a poster session that is presented either on- or off-campus and is the product of research or a class assignment (examples: fall/winter term economics poster sessions, Shepherd Poverty poster sessions, LACS poster sessions).
- No marketing-type or signage printing. Contact University Copy Services for small format printing or for marketing-type and signage printing.
- No marketing-type or signage printing. Contact University Copy Services for small format printing or for marketing-type and signage printing.
- Academic printing is defined as a poster created for a poster session that is presented either on- or off-campus and is the product of research or a class assignment (examples: fall/winter term economics poster sessions, Shepherd Poverty poster sessions, LACS poster sessions).
- We will only print one poster per student (or student group) per course or per faculty/staff conference.
- We will not print rough drafts (only final prints).
- For class posters sessions, contact Elizabeth Teaff at least two weeks in advance of your intended poster session to inquire about due dates and other printing logistics.
- For class poster sessions a list of student names is required to track to printing.
- For class poster sessions a list of student names is required to track to printing.
- A minimum of a 2 business day turnaround time is required for submissions. More time may be required during large poster events.
- During the academic year, posters are printed Sunday through Thursday.
- In the summer months, printing availability varies.
Printing Cost
Academic posters created by students or by faculty/staff members are printed at no cost. The University Library may grant reprints, but will charge at a rate $35 per poster.
Copyright Compliance
Copyright compliance is the responsibility of the user. The University Library staff reserves the right to refuse to accept any printing request if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.