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The Gelman Library building is closed through August 23 for a significant HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system maintenance project. Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library remains available for students and faculty of SMHS, GWSPH, and SON. 

Visit the Summer Closure 2026 webpage for information on how to access library materials and services.

Google Slides: Preparing Files for Large-Format Printing

Before submitting a large format print request to the CREATE Digital Studio, you will want to ensure that your poster has the appropriate resolution, size, and is in the JPEG file format. 

Sizing

Before starting work on your poster, make sure you have properly set up your slide size.

  1. Select File and then Page setup.

    Menu with arrows to File and then page setup
  2. Change the Page setup to Custom.
  3. Enter your poster’s width and height, and ensure the unit is set to inches.

  4. Click Apply.

    Google Slides screenshot showing page setup dialog

Exporting

  1. Select File and then place your cursor over Download and select JPEG image.

    Google Slides screenshot showing how to download as a JPEG

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