- 1:00 PM-2:30 PM (Eastern)
- 12:00 PM-1:30 PM (Central)
- 11:00 AM-12:30 PM (Mountain)
- 10:00 AM-11:30 AM (Pacific)
Creating a social media post, a flyer, or poster is now easier than ever with Canva, but what if you're not sure where to start? In this workshop, you will learn the basic skills in formatting your designs in Canva. Learn skills and principles that will help you develop a design eye and translate your thoughts and ideas to designs. As a bonus, you will learn how to use stock photography and other tools to expand your resources. This workshop will detail step-by-step instructions with practical application and live demonstrations throughout.
* Participants are encourage to create a free Canva account prior to attending.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this webinar, the participant will be able to:
- Become knowledgeable of various formats and tools in Canva
- Learn how to utilize the free resources and edit existing templates
- Develop skill in uploading and creating designs from scratch across various platforms
Who Should Attend
Library staff who are charged with or interested in improving the library’s marketing materials such as social media and flyers. This workshop is beginner-intermediate level. All levels are welcome and anyone interested in design is also encouraged to attend.
Presenter
Jennifer Blair is the Head of User Services Librarian and Associate Professor at Azusa Pacific University (APU). Her role is dedicated to the user experience, including marketing the library, and teaching. She has extensive experience teaching online courses in design and computer literacy. Jennifer holds a B.A. in Graphic Design, a M.A in Education with an emphasis in Educational Multimedia, and a M.S. in Library and Information Studies. Her experience in academic and public libraries as well as work experience in art and design allow her to employ visionary strategies to enrich progress and enhance advancement for students.
Registration
Cost
Individual registration rates are as follows:
- RUSA members: $46.61
- ALA members: $71.10
- ALA student members: $37.12
- Non-members: $79.00
How to Register
Tech Requirements
This webinar will be offered using Zoom. Speakers or a headset for listening to the presentation are required. Closed captioning is available in the Zoom platform. You may interact with the presenter and ask questions through text-based chat. The webinar will be recorded and the link to the recording shared with registrants shortly after the live event.
For questions or additional information, please contact Ninah Moore at nmoore@ala.org.
Contact
Questions about your registration should be directed to registration@ala.org
Technical questions about the webinar should be directed to Ninah Moore, RUSA Program Officer-Continuing Education, at nmoore@ala.org
Thank you and we look forward to your participation!