TML Instructional Media Workshop

About the Workshop

The Instructional Media Workshop (IMW) is a self-service facility available to VCU faculty, staff, and students for making media presentation materials. The Workshop is located in the Tompkins-McCaw Library on the basement level in room B-037. Classes are available twice per month for group instruction on effective use of Workshop equipment and supplies, and how to produce cost-effective visual and media materials for instruction and presentation. Please check the schedule for the next available class, and contact libtmlsca@vcu.edu to register.

Instructional Media Workshop at Tompkins-McCaw Library

Hours of Service

The IMW is available during normal library hours on a self-serve basis. Keys must be checked out at the Service Desk on the first floor to access the Workshop. First time users may want to attend one of the scheduled semi-monthly orientation sessions before using the Workshop independently.

Equipment Available

  • Large format printer
  • DVD/CD Duplicator
  • Backlit drawing / drafting table
  • Laminator
  • Image scanner
  • Slide scanner
  • Typewriter
  • Text scanner
  • Microfilm scanner
  • Mat board and paper cutters
  • Digital Video workstation (Mac)
  • Digital Audio workstation (PC)
  • Video Duplicator
  • Photo printer

Large Format Printer

The IMW has a large format printer to support GIS research and to print presentations or posters from PowerPoint. Appointments are required for those interested in using the large format printer. Please call the Tompkins-McCaw Library Service Desk for additional details or contact libtmlsca@vcu.edu for further information. See instructions for formatting your poster or presentation for the large format printer.  For self-guided training in software packages used in the design and creation of posters please visit VCU KnowledgeNet.

Setting Up and Designing Posters for the Large Format Printer

Large Format Printer FAQ

Materials and Prices

Photo Printing
Photo paper, per 4" X 6" sheet
Photo paper, per 8" X 10" sheet
$.50
$1.00
Large Format Printer
Printer Paper, per foot or part thereof $10.00
Mat/Foam Boards
Mat Board, 32" X 40" sheet
White Foam Core, per sheet
Black Foam Core, per sheet
$ 6.00
$ 7.00
$ 7.00
Dry Mount & Adhesives
Dry Mount, 8.5" X 11" sheet
Double-sided tape, per inch
Velcro adhesive strip, per foot
$ 1.00
$ .05
$ 2.00
Laminating
Laminating film, per foot $ 1.50
Media
Maxell VHS video cassette
DVD-R disc w/jewel case
CD-R disc w/jewel case
Floppy disk
$ 3.00
$ 3.00
$ 1.00
$ .50