Imaging Services provides self-service copy cards, photocopiers, networked printing and microform printing throughout Rutgers University
Libraries. Staffed services such as scanning, faxing, and photocopying, are also offered at Imaging Services offices for an
additional fee.
- Services Offered by Library
- Office Locations and Hours
- Self-Services
- Staffed Services
- Imaging Services Staff
Services Offered by Library
| Library | Services Offered |
|---|---|
| Alexander Library | copy card vending / self service scanning / photocopying / networked printing / microform printing / microform scanning to disk or email / Staffed Services also available |
| Art Library | copy card vending / self service scanning / photocopying / networked printing / color photocopying |
| Chang Science Library | copy card vending / self service scanning / networked printing |
| Dana Library-Newark | copy card vending / self service scanning /photocopying / networked printing / microform scanning to disk or email / limited staffed services also available: photocopy and disk sales only |
| Douglass Library | copy card vending / self service scanning / networked printing / microform printing / microform scanning to disk or email |
| Kilmer Library | copy card vending / self service scanning / networked printing / microform printing / microform scanning to disk or email |
| Library of Science & Medicine | copy card vending / self service scanning / photocopying / networked printing / microform printing / microform scanning to disk or email / color photocopying |
| Mathematics Library | copy card vending / self service scanning / networked printing |
| Robeson Library-Camden | copy card vending / photocopying / networked printing / microform printing / microform scanning to disk or email |
| Science & Engineering Resource Center | copy card vending / photocopying / networked printing |
| School of Management and Labor Relations Library | copy card vending / photocopying / networked printing |
Office Locations and Hours
| Office Locations | Hours | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Imaging Services Alexander Library lower level Phone: 848-932-7940 FAX 732-932-1248 |
Full Staffed Services
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Copy Services Dana Library-Newark Lower level Phone 973-353-5572 |
Limited Staff Services: photocopy and disk sales only Hours as posted |
Self-Services
Self Services are available during library building hours.
Copy Card Vending
Copy cards may be purchased for $1 (a $ .50 charge for a new copy card is included) from vending machines at the following
libraries. More value can be added to a copy card (maximum $25) in denominations of $1, $5, $10, or $20 at the vending
machines.
- Alexander Library*
- Art Library
- Chang Science Library
- Dana Library-Newark
- Douglass Library*
- Kilmer Library*
- Library of Science & Medicine*
- Mathematical Sciences Library
- Robeson Library-Camden
- Science & Engineering Resource Center
- School of Management and Labor Relations
* Libraries with card vending machines that give receipts.
Copy cards are also available at the Library Annex.
Photocopying
Photocopiers are available at the Alexander Library, the Library of Science & Medicine, SERC, SMLR,
Libraries Annex, Dana Library, and Robeson Library. Hard copies can be produced at other locations by using
the scan to print functionality of our public scanning stations, described below. Black and white copies
cost $ .10 per page.
All photocopying is paid for by copy cards, which can be purchased from
copy card vending machines located throughout
Rutgers University Libraries.
Self Service Scanning
Public scanning stations are available throughout the libraries. Scan options allow for various file formats including pdf, tiff, and
jpeg, black and white or color images, optical character recognition, cropping, and more. The choices for destination of scanned
images are:
- scan to email;
- scan to USB;
- scan to Google Docs;
- scan to smartphone or tablet via QR code;
- scan to Fax using a library copy card, charged $2.00 for one or two pages, and $1 for each additional page beyond two;
- scan to print using print allowance where applicable*, or a library copy card charged $.10 for B&W and $.25 for color.
*Please note that users with a NetID can scan to print directly to computing labs at Alexander, Art, Douglass, Kilmer, and LSM.
Fee based scanning is paid for by copy cards, which can be purchased from copy card vending machines located throughout Rutgers
University Libraries.
Networked Printing
Networked printing is available at the following libraries: Alexander Library, Art Library, Chang Science Library, Dana Library-Newark, Douglass Library, Kilmer Library, Library of Science & Medicine, Robeson Library-Camden, and School of Management and Labor Relations Library.
Black and white print jobs cost $ .10 per page. Color print jobs cost $ .25 per page. Prints may be paid for by copy cards, which can be purchased from copy card vending machines located throughout the Rutgers University Libraries. Students that have
RU Express accounts can also use their cards to pay for printing.
Please note: Library computers are able to print to OIT labs within the building at the following libraries: Alexander, Douglass, Kilmer, LSM, and Dana.
Microform Printing
Microform equipment is available for use throughout Rutgers University Libraries except for the following libraries: Art
Library, Mathematical Sciences Library, Science & Engineering Resource Center, and School of Management and Labor Relations
Library.
Copies printed from microform cost $ .20 per page. All copies are paid for by copy cards, which can be purchased from copy card vending machines located throughout the Rutgers University Libraries.
Microform equipment is available for use throughout Rutgers University Libraries. See the "Services Offered by Library" table above for locations.
Staffed Services
Payment for all staffed services may come in the form of cash or check. Additionally,
RU Express is available as a payment option at the Alexander Library Imaging Services
office.
Copy Card Purchase Orders
To purchase a copy card with an Internal Purchase order, please submit your purchase order
through RIAS. The form can be found under Copy Services - Copycard Purchase.
For further information call 848/932-7940.
Photocopying
Imaging Services staff will do your photocopying for you during hours of operation at the Imaging Services offices at Alexander Library and Dana Library-Newark. See below for prices:
| less than 50 | 50 to 100 * | more than 100 * | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black and White Prints | $ .20 per page/side | $ .15 per page/side | $ .10 per page/side | |
| Color Prints | $ .60 per page/side | $ .40 per page/side | $ .25 per page/side | |
| Transparencies | $1.00 per sheet | |||
| Bond paper | additional $ .04 per page | |||
| Large format printing | Available in the Scholarly Communication Center at Alexander Library | |||
* Please note that the reduced rates for photocopying apply to copying that can be
done with a sheet feeder only. Hand placement of originals on the flat bed of the copier
calls for the higher fee schedule, regardless of the number of copies made.
Staff Assisted Printing
Use of Alexander Imaging Services office computers is available during hours
of operation for printing for special circumstances, (such as duplexing or printing to
transparencies).
| less than 50 | 50 to 100 | more than 100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black and White Prints | $ .20 per page/side | $ .15 per page/side | $ .10 per page/side | |
| Color Prints | $ .60 per page/side | $ .40 per page/side | $ .25 per page/side | |
| Transparencies | $1.00 per sheet | |||
| Bond paper | additional $ .04 per page | |||
| Large format printing |
Available in the Scholarly Communication Center at Alexander Library |
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Document Printing and Binding/Theses and Dissertations
During hours of operation the Imaging Services office in the basement level of Alexander Library can bind paper booklets of up to 200 sheets in width by using a comb binder. Comb binding is a quick, easy way to give any document a perfect soft cover "book finish." The fee for this service is $5.00 per bound document. Imaging Services will print documents that require binding for a reduced fee of $.05 per page. All copyright restrictions apply.
Hard cover bindings are also available for between $30 and $50 per copy, (printing included), depending on the number of pages to be bound and type of paper used. For details on this service, please refer to the
order form [PDF].
FAX Services
FAX Service is available at Alexander Library during hours of operation. See below for prices.
| FAX Sending Domestic | $2.00 for the 1st page and $ .50 for each additional page, for Rutgers University and UMDNJ-RWJ faculty, staff, and students $3.00 for the 1st page, and $1.00 for each additional page, for all others |
| FAX Sending International | $10.00 for the 1st page and $2.00 for each additional page, for all users. |
| FAX Receiving | $1.00 per page (Rutgers University or UMDNJ-RWJ ID required) |
Scanning
Black and white, grayscale or color scanning is available at Alexander Library Imaging
Services during hours of operation. Imaging Services
staff will scan materials for you for $ .25 per page for sheet fed scans. Overhead book
scanning or image editing adds a handling fee of $5.00 per 10 minutes of staff time (minimum
of 10 minutes). PDF, JPEG, and TIF formats are available, with resolution up to 600 dpi.
Imaging Services staff can run OCR, (optical character recognition), on a scanned file at the
customer's request for an additional charge of $5.00 per 10 minutes. Scanned images can be
saved to a floppy, CDROM, printed or emailed. Scanning services are available by appointment
only.
Analog to DVD Reformatting
Imaging Services at Alexander Library offers an Analog to DVD reformatting service. A patron can bring a personal VHS tape or a 16mm film to the library, complete the
request form [PDF] and return 5-7 working days later to retrieve the original analog format item and a new DVD copy. The patron will be notified when the reformatted copy is available. Payment for this service must be made at time the order is submitted in the form of cash or a personal check made out to Rutgers University.
By submitting an order the patron declares and warrants that all materials provided for conversion and/or duplication are not in violation of any copyright laws. The analog format materials submitted must be created by the patron, or the patron has the right to permit Rutgers University Libraries staff to perform duplication services, or the patron has the permission of the copyright owner to duplicate video materials and a written release form is provided.
Your Analog to DVD conversion will be handled with great care by a qualified technician with many years of experience. However, Rutgers University Libraries are not liable for any damages or losses of any kind to the original VHS tape or 16mm film provided by the patron.
The price for the Analog to DVD Reformatting Service is as follows:
- VHS Tape: $15 fee for transfer and reformatting of material on a single VHS tape to a single DVD
- 16mm Film: $20 fee for transfer and reformatting of material on a single 16mm film reel to a single DVD
If you require multiple copies of the DVD copy, please see the
CD/DVD Duplication section for prices according to number of DVDs required. The Analog to DVD Reformatting Fee above will only pay for one DVD copy.
CD/DVD Duplication
Imaging Services at Alexander Library offers the use of a multi input CD/DVD duplicating computer and a specialized printer for printing directly onto discs. Because of copyright law, only material created by the requester is eligible for duplication. Imaging Services reserves the right to determine whether or not the duplication request is permissible under copyright law.
Examples of acceptable uses of this service include:
- Students needing multiple copies of a CD for their presentations
- Faculty members needing to distribute copies of presentations at conferences
- Student organizations distributing copies of self made films of their events to members
- Film students needing multiple copies of self made movies for their professional portfolios
- Student musician needing to distribute copies of self made recordings for a class project
The prices are as follows for CD/DVD duplication:
| 1-25 Discs | $2.50 per copy |
| 26-50 Discs | $13 + $2.00 per copy |
| 51-75 Discs | $38 + $1.50 per copy |
| 76-100 Discs | $75 + $1.00 per copy |
| >100 Discs | $175 + $.50 per copy |
Professional thermal transfer printing to CD only is available for $ .50 per image or text area, (maximum of two of approximately 3/4" x 3" area)
Available colors: Black, Silver, Red, Blue and Green
Adhesive disc label printing is available for $1.00 per disc for both DVDs and CDs.
Flash drives and CD Sales
During hours of operation Imaging Services supplies flash drives, and CD ROM disks for sale. See below for prices and location:
| Flash drives | $15.00 | (Alexander Imaging Services) |
| CDROM disks | $2.00 | (Alexander Imaging Services) |
RU Libraries Merchandise Sales
Items that display historic images taken from materials in Special Collections and University Archives are available for sale at the Imaging Services office at Alexander Library during hours of operation. Merchandise is also available at the Dana Library administration Office.
For details see For details see
Libraries Notecards, Journals, Wrapping Paper, and Other Products
Imaging Services Staff
| Darryl Voorhees | Library Supervisor | darryl.voorhees@rutgers.edu |
| Maria Pedersen | Business Assistant | mariaped@rci.rutgers.edu |
| Drue Williamson | Library Associate | druew@rci.rutgers.edu |
| David Augusma | Unit Coordinator | augusma@rci.rutgers.edu |
| David Williams | Technical Assistant | d.williams@rutgers.edu |

