The Librarian's Internet: Eye-Catching Library Graphics
Download free images for your Web site and more
By Gail Junion-Metz -- School Library Journal, 8/1/2003
'@ Your Library'—PR Tools
and Resources
www.ala.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Our_Association/Offices/
Public_Information/Campaign_for_Americas_Libraries
/PR_Tools_and_Resources/PR_Tools_and_Resources.htm
This site's loaded with free logos, ads, bookmarks, and Web graphics that can help you promote your library. You can download the @ Your Library logo in 19 different languages (including Vietnamese, Arabic, and Korean). Just check off the logo(s) you want, click on 'Get Logos,' and save them. Very easy! Created by: The American Library Association, Chicago, IL. Don't Miss: The 'Download Photos' section which contains 17 amazing and award-winning library photos, the 'The Future is @ your Library' downloadable newspaper ad, the 'Free Downloadable Artwork' section where you'll find lots of free library bookmarks and newspaper/magazine ads in both English and Spanish, and the 'Super-sized @ your library cards' to use as posters and banners.
Library Media and PR
Toolbox
www.ssdesign.com/librarypr/toolbox.html
If you're after great-looking library graphics for your Web site, printable bookmarks, and eye-catching library icons, look no further! Check out all six of the 'At the Library Series' graphics and the '@ the CyberLibrary' collection. You'll find images representing popular library-related topics, from library book sales and summer reading to tax information. There are also lots of graphics with holiday themes, like the 'Put the BOO ! in Bookmark' for Halloween. Download them and spice up your Web site today! Created by: Stephanie Stokes Design, Studio City, CA. Don't Miss: The fun 'Wake Up and Smell the Coffee' and 'Catch Up With Oscar' bookmarks.
Find Yourself in the
Library
www.galegroup.com/free_resources/marketing/find_yourself
Visit here to download colorful bookmarks (including a 'Happy Holiday' one that kids can color), reading certificates, flyers/posters, and even thank-you notes. Created by: Thomson-Gale, Farmington Hills, MI. Don't Miss: The Spanish versions of these graphics at www.galegroup.com/free_resources/marketing/find_yourself_sp. Required: You'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader (the files are in PDF format), as well as a good-quality color printer to take full advantage of this site's resources.
LibraryClipArt.com
www.libraryclipart.com/index.html
This site offers official library logos (adopted by ALA) free of charge. To find them, type 'library symbols' in the keyword search box on the home page. Then right-click any logo and save it. Most of the other graphics on this site are available for purchase. To view the graphics for sale, click on the 'New Catalog Sheets' link on the home page. Created by: Chris Olson and Associates, Arnold, MD. Don't Miss: The free patriotic library logos. Just click on the red, white, and blue logo on the home page to see a nice assortment. Detour: For more free library graphics, visit 'Library Clip Art' and 'Youth Services icons' at rip.physics.unk.edu/library/youth/libclipart.html.



















