The Wonderful World of Infographics

As information becomes increasingly available only online, infographics can be a quick and easy way to get important information about the library program in the hands (and inboxes) of stakeholders. Infographics combine hard data with visuals to make numerical data easier to digest. When librarians present information through infographics, participation the library program could be increased.
I tried a few infographic creators, and here is what I found:

Easel.ly ($4 a month)
Pros: Easy to choose a template and add/remove things from them, easy to join
Cons: Some features only available with a paid subscription (downloading templates as files, etc.), only able to add videos from YouTube.

Piktochart ($14 a month)
Pros: Easy to choose a template and add/remove things from them, easy to join, lots of tips and assistance offered, has an option to present and record through website
Cons: Some features only available with a paid subscription (downloading templates as files, etc.)

Infogr.am ($19 a month)
Pros: Easy to choose a template and add/remove things from them, easy to join
Cons: Only able to hold a limited number of projects without paying for a subscription, less template options compared to other two sites, some templates are only for subscription holders. 

Overall, all three were very easy to use while also having limitations based on the level of membership. I chose to use Pikotchart to practice making an infographic because they offer two free downloads with the free account. Here is the end result:


 

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  1. Michelle SkowApril 3, 2023 at 5:21 PM

    Hi Amanda! I'm catching up on some blogs, and I really like yours. It is cute and well-organized. I also like your infographic here- easy to understand and visually interesting. :)

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