Originally established as an in-plant electronic print shop, RIS has evolved into a center offering a wide-range of services, and plays an integral part in the support of Yale's mission of teaching and research by offering to students, faculty, and staff support encompassing the publication and dissemination of information.

The RIS staff is made up of professionals who bring a depth of knowledge along with institutional memory that shapes Yale's image in the world. RIS draws upon a full spectrum of design, planning, and production talent, incorporating the long history and experience of RIS, the former Yale Printing Service, and students and graduates of the Yale School of Art.

Thoughtful and consistent print and Web publications are essential to support the diversity of ideas Yale represents. Many of the documents and/or electronic files that are entrusted to RIS to process are highly confidential, while other documents such as course bulletins, art catalogues and commencement materials including diplomas and programs, need meticulous attention to detail, and their information, if not handled properly, could cause the University embarrassment or irreparable harm.

As an integral part of the university, the RIS graphic design group brings an institutional spirit to its commercial enterprise. We are inspired by Yale's life, its students and leaders, and in turn, design and publish materials to ensure their success. RIS graphic design's workday is shaped by Yale's calendar. We visually organize and announce campus events - daily life of the colleges, symposia, curricula, commencement, and athletics. With that as a collective trust, RIS is committed to the Yale community at large, upholding its worldwide reputation in book arts and typography.

The Yale community can draw upon all RIS services including our traditional high quality black & white and color printing/copying, print consulting and publication production, graphic design and Web site building, scanning/imaging and document management, a full compliment of mail and fulfillment services, availability to in-house offset press capabilities, and much more. Integrating current and leading edge technology wherever possible, many of RIS offerings provide the most current "state of the art" means to perform tasks including e-ticket services for job submittals, electronic job status/tracking capabilities, and on-line viewing of class course materials and other publications.

Working closely and in collaboration with the University Printer's Office, the talented staff of RIS is ready to assist you. Members of RIS have a commitment to Yale and are eager to fulfill their commitment to support Yale's mission.

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