Create Zines

Reed Zine Library is a zine making resource library, equipped with various art and zine making tools to use during library open hours.

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Art Supplies

Gluesticks
Scissors
Paper (printer, cardstock, white, colorful)
Writing instruments (Inky pens, sharpies, markers, color pencils)
Magazines for collaging material
Washi-tape
Clear Tape

Zine Specific Supplies

Long arm staplers
Saddle stitch stapler
Staples
Bone folders
Paper cutter

Photocopying

Photocopy machines
- 5¢ a side for black and white and 30¢ a side for color
- Located in the Library's Reference room and Reading Room
Setting up your Printing account
How to use a Reed Xerox copier

Zine Kits

For those who would like to take zine making supplies on the go, Zine Kits are perfect for hosting zine making sessions with your club, organization, class or just something fun to do with your friends.

We offer Group Zine Kits and Zine Kits for individuals. Kits can be checked out at the Circulation Desk for one week.

More zine resources

Zine Resources Books

Found in the Zine Library, the Zine Resource books are about zines and zine making, especially if you need inspiration around printing, layout, design or the process. Think of these books as reference resources about zines!

Check out the Zine Resources Books

A person opens a risograph machine during a workshop in the library's visual resource center.

VRC

The Visual Resources Center (VRC) provides students with specialized art and printing equipment like the Risograph and button making. Check for upcoming risograph demos and collaborative zine workshops throughout the year.

Go to the Visual Resources Center (VRC)

Students making zines with gluesticks and scissors

Zine Club

Join the bimonthly student-run zine club, where students gather informally to work on their zines, collaborate on zine projects and learn new zine making techiques. Hosted by the Zine Library Interns at the Reed Zine Library group study tables. Come be in zine community!

Join the Zine Club list-serv!

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Print Services

Reed College Print Services offers a variety of printing services to faculty and students. Have questions about printing a zine? Email them for a consultation at print-services@reed.edu.

Go to Print Services

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Zines in Portland

Our favorite places in Portland to get connected with other zinesters are the Independent Publishing Resource Center, Portland Zine Symposium, Outlet, Portland Zine Meetup, Floating World Comics, Comix Thing, and Secret Room Press.