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Introduction to Zines

This is a starting point to learn about zine history, finding and researching with zines, incorporating zines into the classroom, and making your own zines!

Scanners and Printers in the Library

Black & white printers are located in all University Library locations. 

Color printers are located in:

11″ x 17″ printers are located in:

Campus printing and Papercut are supported by Technology Services.

Best Practices

When making your zines, consider these best practices:

  • Most printers are unable to print near the edge of the paper. Include margins in your design, whether digitally or hand-made, to prevent your work being cut off.
  • Avoid using pencils and color pencils. When scanned/ reproduced, their low contrast may lead to details being lost.
    • If you must use color pencils, try to use darker colors, press down harder when using them, or go over a mark multiple times
  • Scan and save your finished zine. If you only have one copy, you leave yourself liable to lose it.