10–11 a.m. Third Thursdays CE:
each third Thursday of the month
Join us online each third Thursday of the month from 10-11 a.m. to hear from a guest speaker about an important or arising topic facing the library community.
This month...
You Can Canva: Using the Popular Design Tool with Confidence
Do you still use MS Word or PowerPoint to design your flyers and signage? Is your social media page filled with unedited photos and fuzzy graphics of unknown provenance? If yes, then this session is for you! Join IHLS Communications & Advocacy Administrator Dr. Carol Hogan-Downey for a hands-on workshop on the fundamentals of design and Canva. Attendees will learn how to:
· Craft professional-looking designs, from social media graphics to flyers and more.
· Create quick custom visuals using Canva's vast library of templates.
· Apply basic design principles like balance, typography, and color.
· Set up a Canva brand kit to facilitate collaboration among staff
11 a.m.–Noon IHLS Members Matter
each third Thursday of the month
Be the first to hear the latest news from Illinois Heartland Library System, SHARE, and more. Then, it’s your turn! Share your library's wins, ask your peers their thoughts on obstacles you're facing, and tell us what support you could use from IHLS.
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Registration
Open to: Members of Illinois Heartland Library System.
Cost: There is no cost for this membership meeting.
Advance registration is required. Registering for one event automatically registers you for both events.
Virtual Attendance: Please register through this L2 page to receive the link.
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About Illinois Heartland Library System
Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS) is a dedicated partner to public, school, academic, and special libraries across southern and parts of central Illinois. As one of the state's two multi-type library systems, IHLS supports libraries with efficient interlibrary loan delivery services, seamless automated lending, robust e-resources, and consulting and continuing education in librarianship. By connecting diverse library communities across the region, IHLS empowers its members to provide their patrons with access to the information and services they need, when they need them. IHLS has offices in Champaign, Carbondale, and Edwardsville, Ill.
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