General
Where is the CREATE Digital Studio located?
The CREATE Digital Studio is located on the first floor of Gelman Library. Our assistance desk can be found at the end of the hallway, directly across from the elevators.
When is the CREATE Digital Studio open?
The open computing areas are open any time Gelman is open. Equipment check out, the audiovisual production suite, and staff assistance are only available during staffed hours, which are available on the library website.
Where can I find out more about workshops at the CREATE Digital Studio?
The library website has a list of all of our upcoming workshops.
Equipment
How can I reserve equipment with the CREATE Digital Studio?
You can reserve equipment by visiting our website and using the equipment checkout page. Please email us at create@gwu.edu if you have any issues with booking equipment.
What kind of equipment does the studio have?
A list of our equipment is available on our equipment checkout page.
How long are equipment loans?
Equipment loans are for one week. If the equipment is not reserved for someone else, you may make another reservation immediately after you return your equipment.
I have an emergency and cannot return my equipment by the due date, what should I do?
Please contact us at create@gwu.edu or 202-994-1336 as soon as possible.
Where can I learn more about using the equipment?
You can visit our studio and ask our student staff for a brief introduction to the equipment. If you would like more detailed advice, please contact or make an appointment with instructional technologist Ben Horn or Drew Moger.
Studio Spaces
How do I reserve a space at the CREATE Digital Studio?
Can I reserve computer workstations at the studio?
Workstations are available for walk-in use on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you need to ensure use of a particular station, contact us at create@gwu.edu.
I would like to make more detailed plans of how to use the studio space, who should I reach out to?
Please contact or make an appointment with instructional technologist Ben Horn or Drew Moger for more information about class sessions or events at CREATE.
Research Poster Printing
How do I submit a request to print a research poster?
Research poster printing is free for current GW students with an active GWorld card that provides entry into Gelman Library.
What is the turnaround time to print a research poster?
We can not guarantee a specific turnaround time for printing a research poster. Typical printing time is 1 - 2 business days (Sunday-Friday). This may take up to 4 business days during the months of April and May when printing demand is highest.
How big can my poster be?
Our printer is 42" wide, so the shortest side of your print cannot exceed 42". Your print request should also be no smaller than 12"x18".
Why is there a white border/space around my print?
CREATE Digital Studio offers research poster printing services only. You may need to trim your poster to the correct size.
The CREATE digital studio offers a large format paper cutter to trim your posters if needed. CREATE staff will not trim your poster for you and reprints will not be issued for posters that were improperly trimmed.
If you require trimming, mounting, or any additional services, you may need to use a professional printer. A FedEx Office location is available at 2020 K Street.
Will you mount my research poster on foam board?
CREATE Digital Studio offers research poster printing services only. If you require trimming, mounting, or any additional services, you may need to use a professional printer. A FedEx Office location is available at 2020 K Street.
Are there any costs associated with research poster printing?
All services at the CREATE Digital Studio, including research poster printing, are free.
I don't have a GWorld card, can I still have a research poster printed?
An active GWorld card that provides entry into Gelman Library is required for patrons to pick up their prints. Library staff will not bring your posters to the front door if you can not get inside.
Please visit the GWorld office in the University Student Center for any questions about GWorld.
3-D Printing
Where is 3-D Printing?
CREATE no longer offers 3-D printing, but you can 3-D printing is still available at the Innovation Center in Tompkins Hall. For questions about 3-D modeling or designing 3-D prints in Tinkercad, feel free to book a consultation with one of our instructional technologists
