Did you know you could print library cards using an Alexandria report?
Here’s an overview of
We recommend Business Cards 250 count: Avery 5371, 2” x 3 ½”. These are standard card stock business cards. The report is designed for these. You can also use Mailing labels 250 count: Avery 8163, 2” x 4”. These are stickers, if you want to place the library cards on a blank card or student book. There will be a little extra margin space on these.
Don't forget to click Create Saved Report to save this report and all your settings for later use!
Don't forget to click Create New Saved Report to save this report and all your settings for later use!
How to laminate:
Tip: Use a hole-punch on the laminated cards so your patrons can wear them around their necks!
Just like with the hand-made ebooks (see Totw 021717), it all sounds good on the page, but when you go to try it out, things change. So I ran through this experiment for you so I can make the best recommendations.
I confirmed the following:
Here are pictures from my process.
Saved Report Setup (v7)
Printer setup (Mac)
Using this paper
Here’s the PDF
The printed cards
Cards in the laminator sheet
The laminator at work
Laminated sheet
Cutting out the (v2) cards
V1 cards
V2 cards with hole punch
Did you try it?
Tell us about it! I want to see what you came up with, and hear what tips you might have—and I'm sure everyone else would too. Send a message and pictures to tipoftheweek@goalexandria.com to share!