The University Library offers self-service copying services.

University Library users have access to 90 self-service photocopiers in more than a dozen libraries across campus. All self-service copiers are available while the libraries are open. Copy sizes of 8 1/2" x 11" or 8 1/2" x 14" are 10 cents per copy and 11" x 17" copies are 20 cents per copy with a copy card. The Map Library, located on the eighth floor of the Hatcher Graduate Library, also has an engineering copier capable of 36" x unlimited length copies; the cost is 50 cents per foot with a copy card. 

For the convenience of users, a self-service color copier and a copier equipped with an automatic sheet feeder is available in the Serials department of the Hatcher Graduate Library.  The cost for color is 50 cents for 8 ½” X 11” copies and $1.00 for 11” X 17” copies.  Self-service Microform Reader/Printers are also available in the Serials Department of the Hatcher Graduate Library and in the Art, Architecture & Engineering Library and Music Libraries on North Campus. Other locations include the Taubman Medical Library, Asia Library, Buhr Reading Room, and the Documents Center in the Graduate Library. These Reader/Printers all accept copy cards; copies are 25 or 30 cents each. Digital microform scanners which provide users the flexibility to scan and save electronic copies in PDF format to IFS space or flash drives as well as the option to print to public and guest printers are located in the Hatcher Graduate Library Serials Department.

Copy card dispensers are available in all of the libraries that are part of the University Library system. The dispensers accept $1, $5, $10, and $20 bills. Cards may also be purchased by check or charged to a University account at the Graduate Library North Circulation Desk (first floor) and the Taubman or Art, Architecture & Engineering Library Circulation desks. Malfunctioning copy cards may be taken to these locations for re-encoding or replacement.  Refunds for unused value on copy cards are not available, so please keep this in mind when loading the card. Copy cards can also be used to pay for computer printing through the Library's public access printers.

NOTE: University Library copy cards are not accepted at the Kresge Business Library or the Law Library.

For staff use only: Download a form to order a copy card or add money to an existing card (PDF format).