Title: Printing and Publications

Purpose: To describe state law on use of public funds for printing and copying. To describe services of the Office of University Publications

Policy:

All printing paid from any University of Oregon account shall be produced by the University of Oregon Printing Department. Using University of Oregon accounts to purchase services from the Oregon Daily Emerald or any other independent printer is not permitted. In certain circumstances, the Printing Department may choose to send some jobs to the State of Oregon Printing Division, Department of General Services, for competitive bid.

'Printing' includes, but is not limited to, typesetting, paste-up, plate making, presswork, bindery processes, die cutting, and embossing.

The Office of University Publications is responsible for all external publications of the University. The office's editing and design services are available to all University departments. Final approval by the Director of Publications is required for any editing and design work taken off campus to commercial editors, designers, or agencies.

Prior approval from the University of Oregon Printing Department must be obtained for off-campus copying service. Such approval will be given only under limited circumstances. The Printing Department's Campus Copy Center can provide Saturday, Sunday, or evening copy service on request.

The Office of Business Affairs will not authorize payment for services obtained in violation of this policy.

This policy complies with ORS 282.070 and the Department of General Services' Printing Division Policy Manual sections 125-5-302 and 125-5-303.


Date: 3/7/86
Reviewed and Approval Recommended by: President's Staff
Reissued By: Vice-President for Administration