Lawrence University publications reflect not only the quality of individual events and programs, but also the character of the university itself. The publications staff of the Office of Communications work to ensure, wherever possible, quality control for the many publications produced under the college's name.
Communications provides the services needed to develop a first-rate publication, from the planning stage through delivery of the finished product. All services provided by the publications staff are free of charge. Any pre-press, printing, or distribution costs involved are billed to the department requesting the publication.
The priorities that guide the work of the publications staff and affect the ability of the office to take on projects are as follows, in descending order of precedence:
As a rule, Communications does not provide design or production support for publications intended solely for internal campus distribution. Exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis, workload permitting, with the guiding principle being the extent to which the professional talents and design software of the office are required for the successful completion of the project. Communications publications staff are willing, however, to help design templates for department use in self-producing internal publications such as newsletters, programs, or informational pamphlets, and to provide general advice on graphic design and editorial matters.