[OPLINLIST] publishing software

[Karen Jensen]

You can download GIMP for free, it is similar to adobe but Freeware. There are a lot of online tutorials you can google to help you learn how to use it.

Karen

Karen Jensen, MLS
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On May 22, 2012, at 10:29 AM, "Mike Hensel" <henselmi at oplin.org> wrote:

> Laura:
> 
> If you really want to move forward in graphic production, I suggest going
> with Adobe CS4 Production Premium suite which you can get at a steal through
> TechSoup www.techsoup.org  or
> http://home.techsoup.org/Stock/Pages/Category.aspx?category=AdobeSpecial&pag
> e=2  
> 
> You don't get the premade templates like Printshop - it's all self-creation
> but it lets you produce professional stuff.  I believe Webjunction offers
> free classes on Adobe Illustrator and other products in the suite.  There
> are a couple of versions of the software - just make sure you get the one
> with Illustrator, Indesign and Photoshop. 
> 
> Mike Hensel
> Director, MLIS
> London Public Library
> 20 E. First Street
> London, OH 43140
> www.mylondonlibrary.org
> 740-852-9543
> Mobile 614-325-1429
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: oplinlist-bounces at lists.oplin.org
> [mailto:oplinlist-bounces at lists.oplin.org] On Behalf Of Laura Thorne
> Sent: Monday, May 21, 2012 4:20 PM
> To: oplinlist at lists.oplin.org
> Subject: [OPLINLIST] publishing software
> 
> We are in need of opinions:  what kind of software do you use to produce
> bookmarks, brochures, flyers, etc. for your library?  We are a small rural
> library; the children's librarian and I do all our in-house publishing and
> we need a new program.  Keep in mind we are "fairly" tech savvy but do not
> need anything with tons of bells and whistles.  What works for you in your
> small library (those libraries with their own PR department probably will
> not need to weigh in on this question-lol)?
> We have been using an old version of Printshop but are getting new computers
> and we will need to upgrade.  Thoughts or opinions?
> 
> Laura Thorne
> Director
> Jackson City Library
> 
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