Stationers, in Schenectady, are usually referred to shops that sell a wide gamut of materials like paper and office supplies, writing implements, greeting cards, glue, pencil case, etc. As the name suggests, stationers are shops on a fixed spot and are usually found near schools or universities.
In earlier days, stationers were text writers, illuminators, bookbinders or booksellers who worked at fixed positions, and thus the name. The job of stationers in Schenectady currently include printing, papermaking, packaging, office products, engineering, advertising, design, photography, film and video production, publishing of books, newspapers and periodicals and digital media.