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Q: Can I print special format material like posters, books, two-sided at the library?

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Printing Special Format Material

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Research Poster Printing

KSU Libraries and Office of Undergraduate Research offers a poster printing service to undergraduate and graduate researchers. This service is only for undergraduates and graduates that are lead authors and primary presenters of research requiring a poster. For details about this no charge service, go Research Poster Printing.

Posters and Oversized Printing

Sturgis Library printers only have 8½" x 11" paper. Johnson Library printers have 8½" x 11" and 11" x 17" paper.

There is no designated oversize printer on campus, so you will need to check before printing. However, there are some specialty printers available on campus:

In addition, you may want to explore printing options and prices at the Talon Express Services - Campus Print Shop on the Kennesaw campus.

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Double-Sided Printing

You may print double-sided (duplex) on library printers. Printing double-sided costs 12 cents a side for black and white and 56 cents a side for color. To print double-sided, follow these instructions:

On a PC:

In Word or PDF Reader (Adobe Acrobat):

  1. Choose Print.
  2. Click "Print on both sides of paper".

On a Mac:

In Word:

  1. Choose Print.
  2. Where it says "Copies and Pages" select the drop down menu and click "Layout".
  3. There will be an option for two-sided printing.

In PDF Reader (Adobe Acrobat):

  1. Choose Print.
  2. Check the box that says Print on Both Sides of Paper.

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Book Printing

The KSU Library System is not able to print or bind books. The Teacher Resource & Activity Corner (TRAC) has several types of binding equipment that KSU students and TRAC members can use. The Talon Express - Campus Print Shop on the Kennesaw Campus also has binding services.

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Bring My Own Paper Printing

At this time, KSU does not allow printing using your own paper at any campus copier or printer, including at the library.

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Thesis Binding

The library no longer binds theses or dissertations. Instead, all such material is posted electronically in the Digital Commons@ Kennesaw State University. For more information about submitting your thesis or dissertation to the Digital Commons, please consult "Digital Commons @ Kennesaw State University: A Contributor's Guide".

Individuals wishing to have a bound copy of their thesis or dissertation are recommended to consult with a Print-On-Demand service, such as Lulu.com. Alternatively, if they wish for a more traditional binding, they may contact a service like the HF Group in North Carolina at (336) 931-0800.

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Kennesaw: Sturgis Library Checkout Desk (Ground floor) 470-578-6202

Marietta: Johnson Library Checkout Desk (1st floor) 470-578-7276

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