Express Document Center- General Information
What is the Express Document Center?
The Express Document Center (EDC) offers a number of fee-based services centerd around printing and copying in the Library.
Eligible Customers
Most services provided by the Express Document Center are available to anyone using the Library.
Locations / Hours / Contact EDC
- Main Library: 1st Floor, at bottom of stairs, (520) 621-4863, fax: (520) 626-7444, email: askedc@u.library.arizona.edu
- Main Library Hours
- Science-Engineering Library: Information Desk, 2nd Floor lobby, (520) 621-6384
- Science-Engineering Library Hours
- Fine Arts Library: Music Building, 2nd Floor
- Hours
- Self-serve copier and printer available during normal library hours
- CCP Library: Center for Creative Photography, 1st Floor
- Hours
- Self-serve copier and printer available during normal library hours
Photocopy mailing address:
University of Arizona Main Library
Express Document Center
PO Box 210055
1510 E University Blvd
Tucson AZ 85721-0055
Payment Methods
Main Library:
- Cash
- Credit Card - Visa, MasterCard or American Express
- Personal Check
- Catcard
- Copy/Print Cards
- Department Copy/Print Cards
- Department FRS billing
Science and Engineering Library:
- Cash (Select copiers only)
- Credit Card - Visa, MasterCard or American Express (Fines only)
- Catcard
- Copy/Print Cards
- Department Copy/Print Cards
- Department FRS billing
Fine Arts Library / Center for Creative Photography Library:
- Cash (Copiers only)
- Catcard
- Copy/Print Cards
- Department Copy/Print Cards
Library Fines
Library fines accrued to your circulation account can be paid at the Main Library Express DocumentCenter or the Science and Engineering Library (SEL) Information Desk (Credit Card or CatCard only at SEL). Fines paid will be reflected immediately on your circulation account. For more information regarding fines, please visit the UA Library fines page.
"Over-the-Counter" Services
The Express Document Center provides a wide variety of printing and copying services, including:
- Black & White Copies & Transparencies (per imprint) Single sheets
- Bound volume copying
- Microfilm/fiche copies.
- Transparencies
- Map copying
- Color Copies and Transparencies
- Large Format Printing
- Scanning
The Express Document Center also provides different paper formats for copying:
- Regular paper
- Colored paper
- Resumé paper
- Card stock
In addition, the Express Document Center provides these additional services:
- FAX Service
- Binding
- Computer Disks
- Community Library Cards
- UA Departmental Copy/Print Cards
- Headphones for sale
"Over-the-Counter" Prices
Black & White Copies (per imprint) Single sheets
· 8 1/2 x 11" costs $.12
· 11 x 17" costs $.20
Bound volume copying
· 8 1/2 x 11" costs $.14
Microfilm/fiche copies
· 8 1/2 x 11" costs $.20
Colored paper
· 8 1/2 X 11" costs $.20
Resumé paper
· 8 1/2 x 11" costs $.25
Card stock
· 8 1/2 x 11" costs $.20
Transparencies (b/w)
· 8 1/2 x 11" costs $1.00
Maps
· Cost $2.60 - $6.49 (price varies, depending on size)
Color Copies (per imprint) Single sheets
· 8 1/2 x 11" costs $1.25
· 8 1/2 x 14" costs $1.25
· 11 x 17" costs $1.75
Transparencies (color)
· 8 1/2 x 11" costs $2.50
FAX Service (available at Main Library Express Document Center ONLY)
Sending:
· Local— $1.50 for first page, $.75 each additional page
· National— $2.50 for first page, $1.00 each additional page
· International— $3.50 for first page, $1.50 each additional page
· Toll-free numbers— $.75 for first page, $.50 each additional page
Receiving:
· First page— $1.50
· Each additional page— $.25 each
FAX: (520) 626-7444
Bindery Service (available at Main Library Express Document Center ONLY)
· Cover costs $.75
· Small spiral (for less than one inch) costs $1.00
· Large spiral (for more than one inch) costs $2.00
Laminating Service (available at Main Library Express Document Center ONLY)
The Express Document Center can laminate the following sizes:
· ID/Business Card Size (2 ¼” x 3 ¾”) costs $0.75
· Letter Size (9” x 11.5”) costs $3.00
· Menu Size (12” x 18”) costs $6.00
Computer Disks
· 3 1/2" (floppy) PC-formatted, compatible for both PC & Mac costs $2.00 each
· 3 1/2" (floppy) Mac-formatted costs $2.00 each
· CD-R & -RW, compatible for both PC & Mac costs $3.50 each
· DVD-R & -RW, compatible for both PC & Mac costs $3.50 each
· Zip 250MG PC-formatted, compatible for both PC & Mac costs $11.00 each
· Zip 250MG Mac-formatted costs $11.00 each
Headphones for sale
· Earhugger Stereo Ear Bud Headphones cost $4.95 each
Large Format Printing (available at Main Library Express Document Center ONLY)
Color & Grayscale Large Format Printing on an HP DesignJet 1050CM large format printer. Please see the attached forms for additional information regarding polices, prices and ordering:
Click here for Large Format Printing policies and prices.
Click here for the Large Format Printing order form.
Scanning (available at Express Document Center ONLY)
Microform/Book:
Set up and Delivery fee: $3.00
Price per page: $0.25
CD: $3.50
Zip Disk $11.00
Floppy: $2.00
Single Sheet:
Set up and Delivery fee: $3.00
Price per page: $0.15
CD: $3.50
Zip Disk $11.00
Floppy: $2.00
Community Library Cards
Initial Card $100
Annual Renewal $100
Purchase/Renew at the Main Library & Science-Engineering Library Express Document Centers
Additional information on community user cards available on the Library Card information page.
UA Departmental Copy/Print Card— Rechargeable
Costs $38 per card
Purchase at the Main Library & Science-Engineering Library Express Document Centers with a valid UA account number. Cost is initially $38; this cost includes an $8 charge for the card and $30 worth of copy/print value. Note: This is the decision of the CatCard Office, not the Library.
Rechargeable: add money to the card at the CatCard Office ONLY, in denominations of $1 to $100 using an IDB form. The fee is $1 per transaction.
"Self-Serve" Services
The following services can be found at stations throughout the Library:
- Black & White Copies
- Microfilm/fiche Copies
- Black & White Printing
- Color Printing
- Copy/Print Cards
"Self-Serve" Prices
Black & White Copies (per imprint) Single sheets
· 8 1/2 x 11" costs $.10
· 11 x 17 ” costs $.10
NOTE: All copiers can produce double-sided copies. Use the bypass tray to manually double-side your copies.
Microfilm/fiche (per imprint) Single sheets
· 8 1/2 x 11" costs $.10 (price reduced from $.15, July 1, 2000— a $.5 savings)
Copy/Print Cards— Rechargeable
Visitor Card: Purchase cost $10 initially; this cost includes a $5 charge for the card and $5 worth of copy/print value. Note: This is the decision of the CatCard Office, not the Library.
Purchase at a vending machine at the Main Library Express Document Center.
Rechargeable: add money to the card in any denomination from $1 to $100 (bills only).
Cash-to-Chip Machine Locations:
- Main Library:
1st Floor: at bottom of stairs, near the Express Document Center; 2 machines in the Information Commons, near IC Help Desk and near IC Library entrance
2nd Floor: in Lobby, near elevators - Science-Engineering Library:
2nd Floor:across from Photocopy Center, South end of lobby, just before entrance to Current Periodical/Microforms Room; Reference area near printers - Fine Arts Library
Printing in the Library
Printing is available only from specific Library computers; you cannot print from your laptop.
Printing is available in the Main Information Commons and the 2nd & 3rd Floors of the Main Library; Science-Engineering Library Information Commons; Fine Arts Library; CCP Library.
Black/White (Laser Printer)
· 8 1/2 x 11" costs $.10
· Proxy prints (when EDC prints it for you) 8 1/2 x 11" costs $.15
Color (Laser Printer)
· 8 1/2 x 11" costs $1.00
· Proxy prints (when EDC prints it for you) 8 1/2 x 11" costs $1.25
NOTE: Color prints available in Main & Science Libraries. Color prints sent from the CCP Library & the Fine Arts Library must be paid for and picked up at the Main Library Express Document Center, during their hours of operation.
