Be a Canva Master!

Have you been thinking about trying Canva to do your graphics, fliers or PR?  Or maybe you use but want some tips to up your game. 

Teen Services Underground agent Bethany Dietrich, a veteran 9 year Canva user, is here to help. Check out her handy tips video here. [Canva Tips and Tricks. Dietrich, Bethany. Teen Services Underground blog. June 27, 2002].

"Libraries Are for Everybody" Signs in Multiple Languages

Rebecca McCorkindale, aka Hafuboti, is the creator of the fabulously diverse and colorful "Libraries Are for Everyone" signs. Since she first began this project a couple of years ago, she has been producing these graphics in multiple languages. 

There are now signs in over 100 languages that she generously makes freely available on her website for the use of any library.

Rebecca writes: "Please note that my entire site is under a CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication license. This means that I want everyone to download, modify, and use the work that I freely share on my blog. This is a gift back to a profession that I love.

I also want to reiterate what I’ve stated in the past I do not want my name (given or business) placed on my minimalist art. It ruins the clean lines and the message. You can totally credit me if you’d like (such as on a social media post), but it’s not necessary."

Stop here to download signs for your library.

Canva Magic - Tips to Make You a Power User

Some youth folks are already long-time users of Canva, a graphic design platform that lets you create professional looking signs, handouts and social media graphics.  If you don't fall into this category and want to try this great program, a recent Mashable article has a great DIY article that guides you through tips and tricks in using Canva easily and effectively.

To get the deets, please stop here.

h/t to Stephen's Lighthouse for the link!

Graphic Design for Libraries Webinar

Wednesday, November 15

1:00pm

Presenter: Aaron Schmidt

Improve your graphic design skills and put them to work!  Schmidt will cover the basics of practical graphic design, show examples of good graphic design in libraries, and suggest tools that you can use to improve your library's signs, posters, brochures, websites, and more. 1 CE Credit

REGISTER HERE