Copying & Printing

There are strict rules regarding photocopying of academic material as defined in the Canadian Copyright Act.

• Please consult the Fair Dealing page for the requirements for scanned and photocopied materials for academic use.
• Visit our guide to the public domain for information on finding and using publicly available works.
• Please consult the Copyright Office if you are uncertain about copyright, fair dealing, or the public domain.

Printers and Photocopiers are available at all Dalhousie Libraries.

• Photocopying is available in Black & White only
• Colour printing is available at all Dalhousie Libraries
  
• Large format printing is available at the Killam Library
• Ensure you have enough money on your DalCard  

+ The Dunn Library has one printer for public use. Printing is Black & White, single-sided only. Cost is $0.10

* Archives and Special Collections materials are normally photocopied by staff.

Printing from a Learning Commons computer

When you print something using a Learning Commons computer, your document goes into a print queue. Each Learning Commons computer defaults to a black and white printer, and defaults to double-sided printing.  If you want to print single-sided, adjust the printing options before sending your document to the printer. See the chart above for printing costs. Charges will be deducted from your DalCard.

To print:

1. Send your document to the printer.
   
2. Go to the PRINT RELEASE STATION, swipe your DalCard ID or login with your NetID and password, and follow any directions that appear on the screen. NOTE: At the Sexton Library this step is not necessary, as documents automatically print and charges will be deducted from your DalCard.
   
3. Collect the document from the printer.

Printing from an Express Workstation computer

When you print something using an Express Workstation computer in the library, your document goes into a print queue. Ensure you have enough money on your DalCard ID or Visitor's card to print. Documents that are not printed within an hour will be deleted from the print queue.

To print:

1. Click "print"
2. When the "Login" box appears, enter your NetID and password. If you do not have a netID, use the number posted at the top of the monitor as the username and the password.
3. Go to the PRINT RELEASE STATION, swipe your Dalcard ID and follow any directions that appear on the screen.
4. Collect your document from the printer.

Printing from your laptop: wireless printing

If you are a current Dalhousie student, staff or faculty member, you can use your laptop to print to a printer at a Dalhousie Library. Please log in here and select Web Print from the menu.