This workshop will be hosted by Kaitlyn Palone, Librarian III - Coordinator of Preservation

A zine (pronounced zeen, short for magazine or fanzine) is a DIY small-circulation, self-published publication similar to a magazine, but non-commercial and non-professional. Zines are usually made on paper and then reproduced using a printer or photocopier.

Zine creators have full control over the creation, content, and messaging of their work and do not have a responsibility to a larger publishing company or an editor with regard to the presentation or expression of the creator’s opinions and views. Zines also serve to foster a sense of community among both readers and other zine creators.

This is a great opportunity to get creative, relax, and spend some time crafting! This is also a great opportunity for those who want to use library materials to create a zine for the Fall 2026 Student Zine Creation Contest. The top 3 zine submissions will win UCO Tuition Assistance. Questions about the contest can be sent to libdev@uco.edu.