Infographics

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Bitmoji ImageIf you as a librarian do not know what an infographic is...you are completely missing out!  According to Venngage.com, an infographic is a collection of charts with minimal texts that gives an easy-to-understand overview of a topic.  They also apparently have been around for over ten years and have become a essential form of communication in classrooms, the workplace, and across the web.  So what better place than to add them to your library?!  Now, I'm sure you're thinking, "Where do I start?", and that my friend, is what I'm here for! 



First, you must decide what platform you want to use in order to make your creation.  I have happily consolidated three sites that help you form your own infographic and give you small pointers on what to expect from each website.  Without further adieu...I give you Easel.ly, Piktochart.com, and Infogram.com:

Easel.ly is specific to infographics and their templates are colorful and engaging.  There are a lot of template styles in their free version.  I could see this one being the best in a library setting if you are trying to engage a young audience.  If you don't like the pre-made designs, it's easy to click and drag to make your own.  Templates and media are limited in the free version but that doesn't keep you from creating your own from scratch!

Pikochart.com has templates for infographics, presentations and print.  Their templates look much more professional.  If you were making professional looking flyers or presentations, these would be nice templates.  I don't see it being for an education setting though.

Infogram.com combines the first two infographics above.  They have fun, colorful templates but also has the ability to make maps, charts, social media images and a lot more.  The definitely have the most variety but also limit what you get for free.  You can start with a predesigned template or use a blank template and drag and drop the items you want.  I would suggest this one for someone who has the creative design to build their own look.

If you are still uncertain of which infographic platform to use, here is one I created on Easel.ly!  I chose this one because it seemed to have more free choices when it came to templates and graphics.  Check it out!  The information I used to compose this infographic came from pewinternet.org.

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I hope this information helped you decide how to start your "Infographic Making Adventure!".  All I ask is that you at least attempt to make one for your library.  It literally couldn't hurt anything, and only will help your students and patrons to better navigate through your library.  So what do you say...are you ready to spruce up your library with pertinent information in graphic form?!  I'd say, YES...Yes...you...are!!!!

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