Create Zines

The Reed Zine Library is a zine making resource library, equipped with the following tools available for use:

Gluesticks
Scissors
Paper (printer, cardstock, white, colorful)
Writing instruments (Inky pens, sharpies, markers, color pencils)
Magazines for collaging material
Washi-tape
Clear Tape
Bone folders
Paper cutter
Long arm staplers
Saddle stitch stapler
Photocopy machine (5¢ a side for black and white and 30¢ a side for color)

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

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

The Visual Resources Center (VRC) provides students with additional zine making supplies and specialized printing equipment like the Risograph. Check out the calendar of events for upcoming risograph demos and workshops throughout the year.

Go to the Visual Resources Center (VRC)

Brightly colored paper on shelving in the background, wuth a hand holding four zines titled: "Jam with Jargon: understanding print lingo", "Bleed your heart out", "Reed College Print Services Binding", and "Introduction to paper"

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

Go to Printing Services

Zines in Portland

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