Printing Arts Lab
The Printing Arts Lab (PAL; formerly SP@RC) offers printing services, research poster design instruction, and two PC workstations equipped with various software.
Our services and resources can be utilized by any Mason student, staff, or faculty.
During the Fall and Spring semesters, no appointment is needed to pick up your poster or to visit us during open hours at 2100 Fenwick Library. Appointments are necessary to pick-up your poster during Summer and Winter periods.
Printing Services
Mason affiliates can print medium- and large-format materials related to research, creative classwork, and registered student organizations at no cost through a partnership with the Office of Student Creative Activities and Research (OSCAR).
OSCAR provides downloadable research poster templates here.
Requests sized 8.5x11" to 11x17" are printed by our Ricoh Aficio SP C830DN laser printer. Requests larger than 11x17" are printed on heavyweight coated paper by our HP DesignJet T730.
Submit your request via the form.
Please submit at least 24 hours in advance of your desired pick-up date.
A Mason email is required for this service.
Research Poster Help
Instructional sessions covering research poster design are held intermittently throughout the Fall and Spring semesters; see the Upcoming Events calendar on the right-hand sidebar or visit here for more info.
One-on-one consultations are available either in-person or virtually. Schedule one by clicking the button under Help & Instruction on the left-hand sidebar.
OSCAR offers research poster templates which can be downloaded here.
PC Workstations
Two Windows workstations are available for use on a first-come, first-serve basis. They are equipped with various software including:
- Microsoft Office
- Zotero
- Adobe Creative Cloud
| Monday | 11 AM - 4 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM - 4 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM - 4 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM - 4 AM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Email: 
Phone: 703-993-1613
2100 Fenwick Library