University of Michigan Library
University of Michigan Library

Create and Design

Support and tools for starting a podcast, presenting your research, making a website, and more.

library staff helping a student a laptop in scholarspace

Expertise and access

Our specialists in ScholarSpace, the Shapiro Design Lab, and the Book Arts Studio have expertise in a wide range of design skills. We also provide access to tools that’ll help you organize, design, and present your work.

What we can help with

  1. Design and Present Research

    Improve your design skills and learn best practices for research posters, projects, portfolios, and more.

  2. Edit Video

    Edit your video project at the library.

  3. Produce Audio

    Get help recording online course content, original podcasts and music, and more.

  4. Create a Website

    Get web publishing support, whether you’re making a website, blog, or online portfolio.

  5. Develop a Spreadsheet

    Improve the way you organize, manage, and track information.

  6. Create Online Surveys and Forms

    Get guidance on best practices in survey design, optimizing for accessibility, and choosing the best tool for your needs.

  7. Make and Print 3D Models

    Access our 3D printing technology.

  8. Use a Letterpress

    Create materials on a working letterpress.

Working on a document?

We can also help you with formatting scholarly work, such as a research paper, dissertation, or case study.