For Immediate Release
 

March 7, 2002

New Library Copy Card System 
Offers Users  Several Advantages
 

There’s a new copy card system in effect on campus that allows you to use Terrapin Express to pay for copying and printing at a reduced rate. The new system is already operational at McKeldin Library and should be in place in the other six libraries on campus by the end of the month. Copiers, reader/printers, and Pay-for-Print will accept only cards under the new system.

The new system features online accounts using two cards—the UMCP ID card for students, faculty, and staff, and a Visitor Card for others. All card transaction information will be sent to Photocopy Services electronically so that accounts on UMCP IDs can be frozen if a card is stolen or lost. No new ID cards are needed for the system.

While the Libraries recommend that patrons use Terrapin Express money for their photocopying needs, students, faculty and staff can choose to establish a photocopy account. Using Terrapin Express will result in a price reduction for photocopiers and reader printers, but not Pay-for-Print. Terrapin Express accounts can be established at the South Campus Dining Hall, Room 109 and all balances are fully refundable.

Any balance of $2 or more on an old copy card can be transferred to a new photocopy account or to a Visitor’s Card. Balances will be transferred until 5 p.m. on April 1, 2002.Photocopy accounts can be set up at any of the 13 Value Transfer Stations located within the various libraries. Money can only be added to an account at a Value transfer machine, and not at a copy machine.

In converting to a basically cashless system, the Libraries will be disposing of old equipment that no longer was functioning properly, eliminating the need to issue refunds (over $10,000 last year) when equipment malfunctions, and providing a discount for those who choose to use Terrapin Express. 

Further information about the new copy card system is available from Mark Wilkerson, Manager, Photocopy Services, at 301-405-9056 or via email at:  markkey@umd.edu.

Terrapin Express, the latest advance in the University quest to make campus life a little
easier, is a prepaid debit account that can be used to purchase and pay for services at
locations all around campus. It is convenient, secure, and simple. 

Convenient - With Terrapin Express, you will have
                     purchasing power all over campus without cash,
                     checks or credit card. If you forget to buy a book
                     for class or need school supplies, there is no
                     worry when you have Terrapin Express. 

Secure - Unlike cash or even checks, if your card
              is lost or stolen, the account can be frozen
              immediately just by calling the Terrapin Express
             Contract Office at (301) 314-8064. Plus,
             Terrapin Express is a debit card not a credit card,
             so you will not be faced with a big bill to pay at the
             end of the month. It's your money. 

Simple - It is easy to open a Terrapin express account:. 

Students, faculty and staff can stop by the Terrapin Express Contract Office in
South Campus Dining Hall building and with a minimum of $20.00 can open their
own accounts. Money can be applied to the card using check, cash or a VISA,
MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or Diners Club. Your account is
activated instantly, there's no waiting for clearance before the first use. 

Once your account is opened, you can always add more money anytime with cash, check, 
or charge cards.
 
 

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