Design for Everyone: Teaching Canva in the Public Library

Authors

Phillip Windsor, Richland Library, MainFollow

Disciplines

Library and Information Science

Document Type

SCLA Annual Conference Proceeding

DOI

https://doi.org/10.51221/sc.scl.2026.10.1.2

Abstract

Canva is a free, user-friendly tool for an array of design products, from slideshows to social media to print marketing. At Richland Library, we have seen success developing this as a new program offering and have grown it from an introductory class to various design workshops in response to community desire. In this paper, we will look at the origins of this program, trace its growth and development in response to patron needs, and possible applications for others seeking to develop similar program offerings in their own library settings.

Recommended Citation

Windsor, Phillip (2025) "Design for Everyone: Teaching Canva in the Public Library," South Carolina Libraries: Vol. 10: Iss. 1, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.51221/sc.scl.2026.10.1.2
Available at: https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/scl_journal/vol10/iss1/4