Reasons to Use Course Packets by Paradigm
1. We keep the packet process as simple as possible.
Once you have assembled your original materials and course information, just notify
us and we will take care of the details. We can pick up your materials from your
department office or if you have digital files, they may be submitted via our website.
Your students will purchase the packets at Paradigm. If you are not at the University
of Minnesota, we can ship the student’s packets to be sold at the bookstore of your
choice.
We understand the time and effort you put into the creation of your course packet
and the benefit to your students from a structured set of course materials. We welcome
all input from faculty, staff and students. It is this input which has improved
our services over the years and will continue to do so in the future.
2. Our course packet service is unsurpassed.
Some of the details we manage include:
Ordering
We keep the process Simple and Convenient, either in the store or via our
website
When requested, we will Pick Up your original materials on your timeline
anywhere on campus
Copyright
We will secure Copyright Permissions when necessary and inform you of any
items which are more costly than average.
Quality Control
We always Check your originals to make sure all listed pages are included
in the packet
Every packet is expertly Cleaned Up and Aligned (especially old photocopies)
for easier reading
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Every packet page is conveniently Numbered and a Table of Contents
is created, when needed.
Follow Up
We will check the final enrollment before we print the packets and when necessary,
have Reprints ready in 24 hours or less if your enrollment or packet demand increases.
Your originals and complimentary instructor copies will be Delivered anywhere
on campus
1. We have the experience to complete just about any course packet request.
- Shipment of packets to other university’s bookstores
- Creation of original artwork and typesetting
- Incorporation of original artwork into packets or covers
- Fold out maps and charts
- Media inserts - audio and video media, interactive (DVD) media and language flash
cards.
2. Our knowledge has enabled us to improve the course packet.
We are always searching for the finest equipment and methods to produce your course
packets.
The process we use continues to evolve.
All of the packets we print are scanned and digitally centered, cleaned up and numbered
to provide the students with the best looking and most organized copies possible.
Our bindery process is quick, durable and professional.
We will continue to add small personal touches such as clear covers and pocket back
covers as we discover simple and inexpensive ways to improve our course packets.
Please Note:
If you recently had a course packet copied at Paradigm and you would like to reuse
all or part of it, you may now submit the revisions via our website without resubmitting
the previously copied materials.
Frequently asked questions about Course Packets –FAQ