Order Request Form | MSU Libraries

Please use the Order Request Form to submit a book or booklet printing request to Publishing Services.

Required fields are denoted with an asterisk *.

Given/FirstName

Last/surname

How are you affiliated with Michigan State University?

Undergraduate Student

Graduate Student

Faculty

Support Staff

Alumni

No Affiliation

If this project is for a class assignment, please enter your course number (optional).

You do not need to be affiliated with MSU to print with Publishing Services; however, student and university projects will be prioritized. Please continue.

Project Title

Are you submitting files for a paperback book or a folded booklet? Please note: book and booklet should be submitted as PDF files.

BOOK: glue-bound, paperback cover (maximum 800 pages)

BOOKLET: staple-bound, folded pages (maximum 48 pages)

What type of interior paper would you like?

STANDARD: 24 pound text stock, white paper

CREAM: 24 pound text stock, cream paper (extra 1 cent per page)

SATIN: 28 pound text stock, smooth, white paper (extra 1 cent per page)

GLOSS: 100 pound text stock, smooth, glossy, white paper (extra 3 cents per page)

I would like to bring in my own paper. (Some limitations apply.)

What type of cover paper would you like?

MATTE: 100 pound cover stock, uncoated

SATIN: 100 pound cover stock, smooth/semi-gloss on both sides

GLOSS: 100 pound cover stock, smooth and coated outside, uncoated inside

Same as interior paper (booklets only)

I would like to bring in my own paper. (Some limitations apply.)

Do you want your project printed in black & white (B/W), color, or a mix of both? Note: Color costs an additional 10 cents per color page.

All B/W

All Color

Some B/W and Some Color

Total pages

Total pages (Booklets have a maximum of 60 pages)

Color Pages

What is the trim size (dimensions) of your book/booklet? Please note: the document you submit for printing should have the same page size as your desired trim size. Documents submitted as 8.5 x 11 may be scaled 2 - 3% depending on available margins.

Width (maximum 8.4 inches)

Length (maximum 10.75 inches)

Do any pages of your project contain bleeds? Please note: if you have design elements that extend to the edge of the page, please add 0.125” bleeds to the top, bottom, and outside edges of your document and ensure your design elements extend beyond the trim into the bleed.

Yes

What are bleeds?

What is the reading order of your book?

Left to right (binding on the left side)

Right to left (binding on the right side)

How many copies would you like to order? Please note: for larger orders, we recommend ordering a proof copy to review before printing a bulk order.

I would like a proof copy

Would you prefer to pick up your order at the Libraries or have it shipped to you? We will ship via UPS Ground and the shipping costs will be added to your invoice.

I will pick up the books at the MakeCentral Service Desk on the second floor of the west wing in the Main Library.

Please ship the books to me. (UPS Ground)

Please use Campus Mail to ship the books to my MSU office.

Address

Please provide your shipping address and phone number:

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Phone number

Campus Address

Building Name

Room or Office Number

Will this order be paid on a MSU departmental account?

Yes

University Account

Orders paid on a university account will be charged at the cost of production and require the following university account information. This information may be submitted via email (lib.publish@msu.edu) if not available at the time of submitting this form.

Account Number

Sub Account

Miscellaneous Codes

Business Purpose

University Department

Fiscal Officer or Authorized Personnel

Campus Phone Number

Please use the following space to inform us of any additional instructions for your project.

I have reviewed the pricing estimate and understand the costs for this order.

I have submitted the copyright compliance form.

Do you give Michigan State University Libraries permission to use your book for marketing purposes, for example: in a display case, on social media, or at public events?

Yes, you may use my work.

No, please do not share my work.

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