Research Guides
Zine Libguide: Zine Research
This LibGuide introduces the UW Libraries Zine Collection and offers resources for researching, teaching, and making zines, with the goal of supporting creative expression, academic engagement, and community connection.
Researching Zines
Whether you're a student diving into zines or an instructor incorporating them into your teaching, this page offers strategies and resources to guide you in your research.
Pedagogical Resources for Instructors
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Zine Lesson Plans - Barnard CollegeBarnard College, which holds a robust and long-standing zine collection, offers a collection of lesson plans and pedagogical resources for incorporating zines into classrooms and libraries. Their site provides creative ideas for teaching with zines, promoting student engagement, and using zines as tools for critical thinking and self-expression.
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Identity & Learning: A Zine Project (2009, CSU Monterey Bay)A reflective, practice-based study on how zine-making can help students connect with their identities and engage in anti-biased, student-centered learning. It offers a practical classroom framework and insights into using zines to amplify student voices.
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Zine Makers Kit - Oregon State UniversityThe Oregon State University Libraries offer a Zine Maker Kit that introduces users to zine-making with curated supplies and guidance for all experience levels. This resource can serve as inspiration for instructors looking to incorporate hands-on, creative projects into their teaching or explore zines as a form of student expression.
Writing Resources
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Odegaard Writing & Research CenterMake a writing consultation appointment and have your papers reviewed. Appointments available online.
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UW Libraries Writing Resources GuideThis guide provides information on campus writing help and links to online resources supporting all types of writing and communication.
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Writer's Web at the University of RichmondTakes students through the writing process from getting started, to editing your drafts, to using documentation and resources.
Citation Management Software
Citation management software can help keep your citations from various article databases organized and can assist in creating footnotes and bibliographies. Learn more by following the links below!
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Citation Management SoftwareGuides for using Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote Basic and RefWorks to make saving and creating citations easy
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Citation Management AppointmentMake an appointment to meet one-on-one with a librarian and learn how to use a citation manager!
Tips for Searching
- Try a keyword search and add these phrases: "Zines" "Fanzines" "Self-published literature" "Small press publications" "DIY publications"
- If you're looking for certain materials or processes, try "risograph" "screen-printing" "collage" "handmade books" "chapbooks"
- Use Boolean Operators to refine your search. Boolean Operators are special words (like AND, OR, and NOT) that help you combine search terms more precisely:
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AND → narrows your search (both terms must be present, e.g., zines AND punk)
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OR → broadens your search (either term can appear, e.g., zines OR activism)
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NOT → excludes terms (e.g., zines NOT comics)
- Refine your results using the links along the left of your search results to narrow the scope of your search to:
- books under Resource Type
- and related Topics
Recommended Reading
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Zines!
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ISBN: 9780965046909Publication Date: 1996-06-01This is the first comprehensive guidebook to the Zine Movement of self-publishing which started anew in the early 1990s, and continues with Internet blogs and publications like Found. -
Stolen Sharpie Revolution
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ISBN: 9781945509452Publication Date: 2020-03-02Stolen Sharpie Revolution contains a cornucopia of information about zines and zine culture for everyone from the zine newbie to the experienced zinester to the academic researcher. -
Zines in Libraries
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ISBN: 9780838938041Publication Date: 2022-01-10Featuring contributions from leaders in the intersection between zines and libraries, this book presents an in-depth look at adding these unique materials successfully to a library collection. -
Girl Zines
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ISBN: 9781441633835Publication Date: 2009Girl Zines is the first book-length exploration of zine's place in the history of third-wave feminism. Girl Zines takes zines seriously, asking what they can tell us about the inner lives of girls and women over the last twenty years.
Relevant UW Guides and Collections
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Seattle Art Scene Zines, Chapbooks, and EphemeraZines, chapbooks, photos, event programs, flyers, newsletters from Seattle area artists, writers and performers from the 1970s-2000s. Located in the UW Libraries Special Collections.
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Book Arts & Rare Books CollectionHistorically significant, rare and collectible books from the Libraries Special Collections Division.
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EnglishThis guide recommends resources for research in English language studies, British and American literature, and other literatures written in English.
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ArtThis guide offers the top recommended resources for Art, Art History, and Design.
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American Ethnic StudiesResources for beginning research in American Ethnic Studies.
ArchivesWest
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ArchivesWestArchives West offers descriptions of archival and manuscript materials held by participating institutions in the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West. Many of our partner institutions have rich zine collections in their archives. Researchers and the general public can search over 40,000 finding aids to locate collections, then contact repositories directly to access materials.
Not in UW Libraries Search? Try WorldCat!
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WorldCat This link opens in a new windowSearch the holdings of over 10,000 libraries worldwide. Use this search to find books and other materials not available in UW and Summit Libraries. Use Interlibrary Loan to request items not owned by UW Libraries or its borrowing partners.