Zines @ Reed

Zines are a DIY small-press format, so it is important that zines are accessible to make and distribute. Generally, zines are made out of paper, printed through printers, photocopied, risographed, silkscreened, etc., and bounded by staples, string, even dental floss! 

The Reed Zine Library is resource lending library. All zine making materials are available for use during open library hours.

• Gluesticks
• Scissors
• Paper (printer, cardstock, white, colorful)
• Writing instruments (Inky pens, sharpies, markers, color pencils)
• Old magazines for collaging material
• Washi-tape
• Paper cutter
• Photocopy machine (5¢ a side for black and white and 30¢ a side for color)
• Bone folders
• Long arm staplers
• Saddle stitch stapler
• Clear Tape

Additionally, the Library has a Group Zine Kit available for a one-week check out. It has zine making supplies and collage material for 10 people. There is also five Individual Zine Kits for check out.

The Group zine kit has 10 gluesticks, 10 scissors, collage materials, long arm stapler, markers, colored pencils, cardstock and printer paper.