Services
In addition to overseeing the university's visual identity program, PAGES offers planning
and consulting, editing, rewriting, graphic design, Web design, typesetting and formatting
to university syle, and printer liaison.
PAGES secures estimates, obtains bidding and technical printing information, and delivers
your job to the printer, providing essential, high-quality pre-press services in support
of your academic mission.
PAGES offers digital black and white and color output systems, to meet the needs of
university academic and administrative offices.
Official Publications
The university defines official publications as materials intended for public distribution.
PAGES must review all official publications whether they are printed on- or off-campus
to ensure that they comply with branding policy and contain the proper nondiscrimination
information.
All printing must be purchased through PAGES in conjunction with the Purchasing Office.
See "Policy on Reproduction of Materials for Outside Dissemination" in Leaves of Gold,
Clarion University Policies and Procedures Manual, Procedure 40.010. Policy 40.010
states, "Official Clarion University publications and other materials prepared for
public distribution reflect the character and quality of the institution and its services.
Therefore, all printing jobs for public distribution must have written approval from
a designer at Pages. The Purchasing Office will not assign PO numbers without such
approval, and Accounts Payable will not pay printing invoices that do not have this
approval attached. Individuals who order printing of any kind without written approval
will be personally liable for payment."
Materials designated as official university publications include "all printed materials
intended for external public or campus-wide distribution:"
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Additional, Important Policies Regarding Publications
The policy further states, "University agencies that require printing (or reprinting) must contact publications. In all cases where the university's print shop (PAGES) cannot handle a job because of size, technical, or equipment requirements, or scheduling conflicts, they will channel the printing to an outside vendor who specializes in the type of printing required. PAGES will obtain estimates and prepare printing specifications for bidding in cooperation with the Purchasing Office."
Customer Recommendation Regarding Publications
Contact a designer early in the process with the basic information of what you seek in that particular publication. Furnishing PAGES with hard copy samples of similar publications is always helpful and is encouraged. Once a publication concept, design, page structure and quantity are known, PAGES prepares a quote. Depending upon the total cost of the job, additional time may be necessary to procure a quote through Purchasing. Please allow additional time for larger publications.
Certain materials are not considered official and can be sent directly to PAGES without review:
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classroom handouts
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forms to be used within a department only
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reports to external agencies-self studies, etc.
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student-produced publications
Newsletters do not require editorial review but must carry the logo, appropriate affirmative action statement furnished by PAGES, and publishing information (see "Logo on Newsletters").
We provide editing, typographic and format planning, design, printer liaison, and consultation for official publications, marketing materials, Clarion Magazine and other university documents.
Support Function
The staff of PAGES will provide assistance in preparing signs, table tents, and other items as time and staff limitations permit. PAGES cannot devote staff time to any items that will be duplicated on departmental copiers.
The Publication Process
Essentially, the publication process involves three phases: writing and editing, design, and printing or electronic transmission. The written material usually comes to us electronically along with a hard copy. We rewrite or edit as required, prepare the design for your approval and turn the printer-ready materials over to the printer for completion.
Planning Conferences
Advanced planning is the key to producing attractive and effective publications that will accomplish your goals. When you anticipate the need for a publication, typesetting, or design, call ext. 2679 to schedule a planning conference. At this meeting we can discuss scheduling, budget, the form your communication will take, and the assistance we can provide.
Editorial Review
PAGES is responsible for preparing printed and electronic materials that reflect the quality of the university's programs and services. We rewrite and edit for conformity with truth in advertising and copyright laws, affirmative action policies, university style, suitability or graphic presentation for the intended audience and purpose, correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation, official use of the logo and other university symbols and postal regulations.
Publication Procedures
In most cases, the department ordering a publication prepares the text electronically and provides a hard copy. Please contact us before keyboarding starts so that we can advise on the best way to prepare data.
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University-wide, Microsoft Word is preferable.
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Prepare your publication materials as you would a manuscript. Do NOT divide it into panels or put it into a designed format.
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Provide at least one inch margins on all sides of a white 8.5 by 11 inch sheet and be sure to number the pages.
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Use a hard return to end paragraphs, headings, etc.
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Type ONE SPACE ONLY after all punctuation. For columnar matter, set tabs. Do NOT use default settings, spaces to line up the copy, or dot leaders.
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You may use indentations, and bold type. No underlining.
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When typing quotation marks, use the same character throughout the text.
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Do NOT use a capital O for zero or lower case L for the number 1.
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Include a hard copy of all materials submitted to PAGES.
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If you submit minimal revisions for a publication we prepared for you within the past two years, type only the new material and mark insertion points on an old publication. If your revisions are extensive, you must submit electronic data and hard copy.
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When we receive your data, we will edit your copy and confer with you on a final draft if we introduce substantive changes. After formatting and design, we contact you to proofread and approve the publication. If you find typesetting errors, we will correct them and forward the materials for printing.
Creative Services and Lead Time
To use our design and typesetting services, you must allow adequate time for creative work. Call ahead for an approximate schedule; when planning your time line, be sure to include two days for proofing. The times listed below are from start to delivery-from the arrival of your copy and disk at the PAGES office through our design and formatting, your approval time for proofs, and completion of printing and bindery operations.
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Job type invitations with envelopes |
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For publications that require considerable creative work, editing, rewriting, photography, special paper orders, or bidding, you must allow additional time. If you cannot provide the necessary advance time, we will review your materials and may arrange for outside typesetting and/or printing with a bill or chargeback to your account.
Printing Quotations
PAGES will obtain quotations for printing costs to help you plan your projects. To provide accurate figures, PAGES must have the following information: number of copies, page size, number of pages, paper and ink choices, intended audience and purpose, mode of distribution, date needed, source of funds (cost center number) and any known budget constraints.
Printing Services
Digital copying services are available at PAGES, which is open to university faculty, administrators, staff, and students.
PAGES can produce:
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Other Services Provided
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Quick Copy Procedures
For the best possible quality, digital copying services are available by forwarding
documents to pages@clarion.edu. Please send in or drop off a hard copy so that we can ensure your document appears
as you want it following electronic transmission.
PAGES can accept documents created in a variety of software applications, including:
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Microsoft Word
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Excel
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PowerPoint
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Adobe Illustrator
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Adobe PhotoShop
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Adobe Acrobat
If you prefer, save your document to a CD and send it to PAGES via campus mail. Include a hard copy to ensure the integrity of your document.
For electronic submissions, PAGES has a selection of fonts available, however, when using a specialized font, please include it with your document. Fonts can be submitted to our e-mail site: pages@clarion.edu
When submitting a hard copy for duplicating, please follow these guidelines when you prepare originals for duplication to ensure the best possible results:
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Send an original with each order. Reprinting from a printed copy results in quality loss.
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Prepare your original with black print on white paper (no onion skin, please). Laser print or carbon ribbon produce the best contrast. Lead pencil, gray type and blue ink do not reproduce well.
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Type on one side of the sheet so the printing will not show through.
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Number your pages consecutively. If you do not want numbers on your final document, you may hand number each page on the back.
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If you must insert cut copy into your original, use magic mending tape on all four sides (not over the printing). Glue or wax will not adhere during reproduction.
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Be sure to leave at least one-half inch white space around all edges.
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To have a letter reproduced on university letterhead, you must supply your own pre-printed departmental letterhead (unless you would like to use generic stock we have on hand) and supply an electronic version of the letter (Microsoft Word). We can supply general university letterhead.
Postal Requirements for Mailing
When you prepare a self-mailing flyer, be sure the open end of the folded piece is at the top, with the return address at the top left of its panel. No type or art should show above the return address on that panel. The Postal Service requires single-sheet flyers to be closed at the center top with a tab or clear tape. PAGES can tab your mailer if requested.
PAGES provides presort (class certification) mailing services, saving customers between $.02-$.10 per piece. Presorting checks address deliverability and change-of-address updates, and formats the address to postal regulations. Postal regulations require that addresses (standard or first class presorted) must be checked through NCOA (National Change of Address) every 90 days.
Pick-up and Delivery
You may drop off your copy jobs or send them through campus mail. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. You may drop off jobs or pick up completed work by entering the Central Services building on the west end of the building. If you want your finished work delivered, be sure to let us know. Depending on student availability, most jobs can be delivered immediately upon completion; larger jobs may take additional time.
If you have a fairly complicated job that requires special handling, deliver it yourself and discuss it with a staff member, or call ahead to explain your needs.
For security reasons, examinations should not be sent through campus mail, but should be hand delivered by the faculty member if possible. The exam, master and all copies, are shrink-wrapped and kept in a secure area until the requestor comes to pick them up. No students work on examinations.
Copyright Protection
Clarion University's policy on copyrighted material prohibits unauthorized or illegal copying or duplicating in any form unless it is covered by fair use provisions of the Copyright Act of 1976 or written permission has been obtained. This includes both written and illustrated materials, commercial cartoons, comic strips, works of art, drawings, and photographs in newsletters or other publications prepared for general distribution.
PAGES will decline to reproduce unauthorized materials protected by copyright and individuals who make or request unauthorized copies are liable for their actions.
Faculty members who order course packets should allow ample time for the Book Store to obtain necessary copyright permissions and creating a purchase order before sending the order forward for duplication.
Clarion University's policy on Copyrighted Material (Leaves of Gold: Clarion University Policies and Procedures Manual, Procedure 56.001).
For More Information
Contact us at ext. 2679. PAGES is located in the Central Services Building at 840 Wood Street. Our hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can reach us by e-mail at pages@clarion.edu.