Library advocates are increasingly asked to communicate with library supporters across different platforms and in different ways. If you find yourself struggling to keep up, or are creating flyers, newsletters, or social media posts with tools that don't quite fit your vision, you're invited to an MBLC presentation on how to use Canva, an online graphic design tool that is user-friendly, free, and already used by many of the libraries you're supporting. 

In this program, you will get an introduction to the basics of Canva with a focus on tools you can use to advocate for your library. Live demonstrations will get you started creating, editing, and adapting designs like infographics, flyers, newsletters, and more that can be used for fundraising, advocacy, and communications about your mission. You will also be provided with a prompt that encourages you to practice your new skill set after the session. 

This session will be recorded, and the recording will be sent out to all registrants, regardless of whether they are able to attend live. While you do not need to be familiar with Canva or have any graphic design experience to attend, attendees must be comfortable with basic computer usage, including navigating the internet, basic document creation (ex. MS Word, Google Slides, etc.), and downloading documents in order to get the most out of the program.