The Massachusetts Library System is pleased to announce that we are working with LibraryWorks to provide our members with access to their webinars.  These webinars are free to Massachusetts library workers who register through our calendar. 

• Please note: To attend these webinars at no cost, you must register here. If you register directly with LibraryWorks, your registration will not be paid by MLS. 
• Please help us keep MLS sponsored training free for all members. If you are unable to attend the live webinar, please cancel your registration. A cancellation link can be found in your confirmation email, or you may contact Sarah Donnelly at sdonnelly@masslibsystem.org to cancel.

Description:

Libraries need to establish their own brand in order to promote themselves. But it is no small feat to take hold of your own design, especially if you don’t have the proper training. In this webinar you will be taught elements and principles of design to help translate it to successful promotions for your library. Libraries tend to have smaller budgets and have to think practically, but that doesn’t mean you can’t train yourself to design well. Learn the basic principles that will allow you to gain a trained eye.

From this webinar, you will:

• develop an understanding of the elements and principles of design,
• translate these principles to creating a design, and
• train your eye to recognize a good from a bad design, using basic and free tools.

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 library science. Jennifer holds a B.A. in Graphic Design, an M.A in Educational Multimedia, and an 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.