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How to Create an Academic Poster

Viewers will learn how to create an academic poster, including key elements, standard templates, and how to print their posters at the Little Memorial Library roll printer.

Little Memorial Library Printing Guidelines

How to print a poster:
  1. Submit your poster print request here: https://midway.libwizard.com/f/posterprinting
  2. Submit your poster print request at least one week in advance of when you need it
  3. Go to the Business Office in LRC and pay for the poster (You may also call them at 859-846-5402.)
  4. Wait for an email from The Center@Midway telling you to come pick up your poster
Printing specifications:
  • Make your poster 36" x 48".
  • Save your poster as a PDF.  Only PDF files will be accepted.
  • Use at least 300 dpi (but no more than 1200 dpi)
  • File size should be no more than 10MB
  • Poster must be school/study-related.
  • Cost: $20 per poster (you will incur an additional $20 charge every time you want your poster re-printed because of a typo, wanting to change information, etc.).