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Libraries FAQ

• Where can I make copies, prints, and photocopies?
  Copies and prints: Here is a list of copy center locations at the University of Washington. For additional information about copy services within the UW Libraries see Copy Services in the Libraries and Health Sciences Library Photocopy Services.

Library computers are networked to coin and copy card operated printers. Current price is approximately 12 cents a page. For more information see Printing Services in the Libraries

For help with printing articles and webpages from library computers, go to any reference or information desk.

Photocopies: Self-service copy machines taking copy cards are available in all UW Libraries. Copy cards can be purchased within some libraries at at all copy centers.

For more information see

• Copy Services in the Libraries
• Health Sciences Library Photocopy Services
• Copy Center Campus Locations
  
  
• Where is the Library Cashier?
  Cashiers are available on the first floor of Suzzallo Library and in the Health Sciences Library. For more information see:
  • Suzzallo-Allen Libraries
  • Health Sciences
  
  In addition to the cashiers, there are change machines located on the first floor of Suzzallo Library, in the Health Sciences Library and in Odegaard Undergraduate Library.

• What are the Auxilliary Stacks?
  Auxilliary Stacks are out-of-library shelving and storage locations not open to the public. If an item you need is located in auxilliary stacks, use the Request button in the UW Libraries Catalog to transfer the item to the UW Libraries of your choice. Books in auxilliary stacks are retrieved twice a day Monday through Saturday and once a day on Sunday and holidays. See Get a Book from the UW Libraries for more information.

• How can I get a job at the UW Libraries?
  The University of Washington Libraries employ UW students on an hourly basis in positions that are challenging and responsible, at convenient campus locations, with flexible work schedules for both the Academic Year and Summer Quarter. For more information see
  • Student Employment in the UW Libraries
  • Health Sciences Library Student Jobs
    

• Where is there a typewriter I can use?
  Typewriters are available in Odegaard Undergraduate Library (ask at Info desk on first floor), and in the Social Work Library (coin-operated). The Career Center in Mary Gates also has one for students preparing employment applications.