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Questions
- Can guests print at Bowdoin?
- How do visitors print on campus?
- How do I print at the Hawthorne-Longfellow Library as a guest?
- I don't have a Bowdoin account — can I still print?
- Can conference visitors print at Bowdoin?
- How do I set up guest printing access for a visitor?
- Does the library have printing for non-Bowdoin users?
Environment
This article applies to non-Bowdoin guests and visitors who need to print on campus.
- Who: Visitors, conference attendees, and guests without a Bowdoin account
- Not covered: Bowdoin students, faculty, and staff — see Printing to a PaperCut printer in the Related Articles section
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Guest printing at the Hawthorne-Longfellow Library
Guest printing is available at the Hawthorne-Longfellow (H&L) Library. The process for guests is different from the standard PaperCut workflow used by Bowdoin community members. Ask a library staff member at the H&L Library service desk for assistance — they will walk you through the guest printing process.
Note: Library staff manage guest printing directly. There is no self-service guest printing setup — you must speak with library staff to get started.
Guest printing elsewhere on campus
Guest printing access outside of the H&L Library is not self-service. If a visitor needs to print in another location on campus — for example, for a conference or event — the sponsoring Bowdoin department or faculty member should contact the Service Desk in advance to arrange temporary guest access.
Hosting a conference or event? Contact the Event's Office at (207) 725-3433 before the event to discuss printing options for guests. Lead time is recommended.
Additional Help
If you need further assistance, you have several options:
- Bowdoin Bot: Chat with Bowdoin Bot directly from any KB page for instant answers.
- Phone: Call the Bowdoin College Service Desk at (207) 725-3030.
- In person: Visit the Tech Hub in Smith Union during business hours.
- Submit a ticket: Request assistance through the Service Catalog.