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Printing Appointments

The large format printer in the CSGD may be used by any member of the CWRU community, including ALUMNI for map and poster printing.  Research posters, artwork, photography, signage, and personal poster projects are acceptable.  Appointments are generally welcome between 9:00am-5:00pm for CWRU students, post-docs, CIA & CIM students only.  Other CWRU Staff, Faculty and Alumni members may use the Freedman Center drop-off service, Campus Printing Services or another printing service.  appointmentcalendar

Please visit the KSL Poster Printing Service website for details and Poster Printing Calendar to schedule your appointment AFTER reading the instructions posted below.

For your printing appointment, you will go to the Freedman Center (1st floor of the Kelvin Smith Library).

There will be a $5 CHARGE for missed appointments or if you are more than 10 minutes late.  This charge will be added to your library account as a fine.  If you cannot make your appointment, or need to reschedule you must call (216-368-8689) or email kslposterprint@case.edu to cancel at least 12 hours in advance without penalty. Appointment cancellations cannot be made using the online calendar.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE ONLINE CALENDAR


*IMPORTANT - READ FIRST*


There will be no same-day appointments taken using the online calendar. If you have a special need, please contact kslposterprint@case.edu directly to see if you can be accommodated in the day's print schedule. Check the calendar to make sure that there are potential openings that day before contacting us.

  • Choose your preferred calendar view (day, week, or month).
  • Navigate to the day you would like to schedule your appointment.
  • See what times are available (look for a grey box) and decide what works with your schedule.
  • You should book an hour-long appointment if you need a draft (regular paper) and final print (gloss or semi-gloss paper). You should book a half hour appointment if you just want to print a draft version of your poster or if you do not need to review a draft version before printing the final. 
  • Click on the + mark in the upper right hand corner of the time at which you would like your appointment OR scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Add New Entry".
  • Type in your full NAME and CASE ID.  CIA & CIM students should enter their full email address.
  • Verify that the appointment start TIME is correct, then select the DURATION (either 1 hour or 30 minutes).
  • Type the captcha correctly and click "Save".

Collections FAQ

Why isn't the book on the shelf?
Find out where a book is before you go to the shelf. Search the Case Catalog to see what it says like
- "Check Shelves" (look on the shelves, find it, & check it out);
- "Just Checked In" (ask staff for help, it's nearby, but too soon to be back on the shelves yet);
- "Off Campus" (out at an OhioLINK school);
- "Due mm/dd/yyyy" (it’s checked out until that date.) 
Tip: If it is not available, order an OhioLINK copy
Can I return books to a different Library?

Return Case or OhioLINK items to any Case library, yes. Case libraries have different hours, so your book might not get checked in on the day you return it if you use a bookdrop.

Return the CPL@Case-KSL books only to KSL, so the collection is here for you & others. Case libraries are not responsible for returning other local libraries’ books. Returning public library books here will not check them off of your account at those libraries.

What does "Check Shelves" mean?
"Check Shelves" means it is supposed to be on the shelf. If it isn’t there, double-check what the Case Catalog currently says to make sure that nobody else has checked it out or has kept it out too long.
How long does reshelving take?
The times are different, depending on what is being reshelved and what time of semester it is. KSL goal: to reshelve journals within 24 weekday hours, reshelve books within 48 hours. During peak times (end of semester) the time can be longer. Ask staff at the Main Service Desk for help.
How do I reserve a book?
Books are on the shelves for anyone who needs them, and are not reserved for individual use. If our book is checked out, order a copy from the OhioLINK.
Where are the UL Storage Stacks?
KSL has a university center half a mile from KSL, where lesser used or brittle books are kept, and the catalog search screen will display "UL Storage." You can visit the Center during daytime hours, or use an online request form to bring back the item to KSL. The center is now called RRCC (Retrospective Research Collections Center.)
Can I get a book or video on a specific date?
Yes, Case faculty, staff, & students can find out more details and use a convenient online request form for Book a Video or DVD  (KSL’s other collections are available only on a first-come basis for everyone, and cannot be booked ahead of time.)
What does a Book on Order mean? When will it get here?
When the catalog item displays “1 copy ordered for (library name)” the item is already in the library getting the final processing labels, etc., and will soon be on the shelf! Ask staff if there are other copies avaialable in OhioLINK in the meantime, or if you have an urgent need.
What is a PIN?
Your PIN is not assigned, you choose what it is and enter it on the Case Catalog at “View Your Library Record,” following the instructions. A Case Library PIN is a Personal Identification Number that protects your information, just like your bank ATM asks for a similar security PIN.
How do I get a library account & where can I look at it?
Case faculty, staff, and students automatically have online library accounts. You can look at it on the Case Catalog under “View your library record.” Use your library account to renew items on line and keep track of what you have checked out or ordered from OhioLINK or RRCC or Iron Mountain sites. Your Case ID is your library card!

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