As a service to OU Health Sciences faculty, students, and staff, the Bird Library coordinates binding for personal copies of theses/dissertations; to initiate this process, please follow the instructions below.
If you are supplying print copies of your thesis/dissertation:
- Bring print copies and your completed Binding Request form to the Service Desk on the Bird Library’s 3rd floor
- Fee: $12.00/item
If you want library staff to print copies of your thesis/dissertation for binding:
- Email your document (PDF files only) and your completed Binding Request form to bhslphot@ouhsc.edu
- Library personnel will print your thesis/dissertation on multipurpose copy paper, in color, and single-sided
- Fee: Printing ($0.15/page) plus Binding ($12.00/item)
Payment Methods:
- Credit cards (Visa/Mastercard), personal check, or departmental account/chartfield spread are accepted
Additional Considerations:
- You and, if applicable, your designated proxy will be contacted via email when your bound copies are returned from the bindery
- Turnaround time is typically 10-12 weeks
- If you or your designated proxy cannot pick up your copies, please contact us in advance to update this information
- The OU Health Sciences Graduate College handles submission of theses/dissertations to ProQuest; consult their Thesis & Dissertation page for more information
- ProQuest also provides binding services of theses/dissertations; consult their site for pricing and options
If you have questions or need further information, please reach out through our Request Assistance form