Independent Publishing Resource Center

917 SW Oak Street #218, Portland, Oregon 97205 USA

Tel/Fax: 503.827.0249 | Email:

Workspace

The IPRC is one of the only nonprofit self-publishing centers of its kind anywhere in the world.  We offer access to workspace and tools to aid in the production and distribution of zines, comics, hand-bound books and artwork.  This includes computer workstations for writing, scanning, graphic design & desktop publishing, and high-speed internet access for research and networking purposes; two copiers, five table-top letterpresses, three Gocco printers, a YuDu screenprinter, and various other tools for creating, binding, and assembling publications.  We also have two art galleries and one of the nation’s largest circulating zine libraries.

Rates

Workspace and equipment is available to any member of the public at either an hourly ($5/hour) or yearly rate (begins at $45-100/year, sliding scale).

Orientation

The IPRC holds two Orientations a month: second Thursdays from 7-8 pm and third Saturdays from 3-4pm at the Center, 917 SW Oak #218. Prospective users and general public who are interested in the Publishing Center are welcome to attend.  Note:  Orientation attendance is not required in order to become a member online, register for workshops, or visit the center, however new members are encouraged to attend an orientation within a month of joining the IPRC.

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About the IPRC

The Independent Publishing Resource Center facilitates creative expression and identity by providing individual access to the resources and tools for the creation of independently published media and art.

Since its inception in 1998 the center has been dedicated to encouraging the growth of a visual and literary publishing community by offering a space to gather and exchange information and ideas, as well as to produce work. The IPRC is an Oregon 501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization.

Please peruse the Frequently Asked Questions About The IPRC or read about the members of our Staff & Board.

IPRC Open Hours

The IPRC's open hours are:

  • Mon 12noon to 10pm
  • Tue/Wed/Thu 4pm to 10pm
  • Fri/Sat 12noon to 6pm
  • Sun 12noon to 5pm (youth only), 5pm to 8pm

A note about hours: If there is no one around by 9pm on weeknights, the volunteer staff is free to leave, so be sure to arrive by 9pm. There should be no problem getting in, as the front door is equipped with a buzzer system for post-business hours - ring Suite #218.

Independent Publishing Resource Center
Post: 917 SW Oak Street #218 Portland, Oregon 97205 USA
Tel/Fax: 503.827.0249 | Email: