Graphic Design: A Practical Guide for Librarians - Paperback

by Valerie Colston (Author)

This book will help librarians complete graphic design projects with creativity and skill. Written specifically for librarians, it starts with the basics of design and builds on those skills. It is a guide that is relevant to those just learning to create designs and those who have been creating visuals for many years.

Author Biography

Valerie J. Colston (B.A. University of California, San Diego, M.A. San Diego State University) has been creating and developing library programming for many years. Valerie has developed and taught Graphic Design through her company Art Teacher on the Net to librarians and library staff across the country for several years. She has also developed and taught Graphic Design for Librarians through Simmons Boston Online, and through University of Wisconsin, Continuing Education. Valerie teaches and develops courses through Art and Humanities as a fulltime instructor online at American Public University System. She also teaches an Art History class at Barstow Community College in Southern California. Valerie has written two books: 200 Projects to Strengthen Your Art Skills, 2008, and Teens Go Green! Tips Techniques, Tools, and Themes for YA Programming, 2012. Both have at times been on the top of the Bestseller list on Amazon within their categories, and have received outstanding reviews.