MC Library Research Guides: Communications Toolkit: Colors, Fonts, Images, &amp; Logos

What Are You Looking For?

Welcome, Checklist, & Guidelines Guidelines about communications from both the library and the College, a checklist for creating promotional items.
Communications Outlets A list of outlets we can use to communicate about the library (e.g., Facebook, digital signs) and the purpose and audience of each.
Logos, Colors, Fonts, & Images MC Library logo .png files, official MC colors (Hex, RGB, and CMYK codes), list of official fonts, photos of the MC Library taken by the College photographer, and suggested websites for photos.
Commonly-Confused Words and Grammar Style and editorial guidelines for the library, including rules on capitalization and preferred terms.
Tools for Creating Provides suggested tools for creating promotional materials.
Templates Customizable templates for commonly needed items, like hours signs and out of order signs. (These items can be edited to suit your needs.)
Promotional Items Ready-to-use promotional items like brochures, flyers, signs, and posters. (These items cannot be edited and should be used as they are.)
Communications Toolkit Feedback and Suggestions Form Use this form to share feedback about the toolkit, suggestions for needed content, stories of how you've used it, and more.

Image Sources

Free Image Websites

MC Library Photos
Photos of the MC Library, including the 2018 photo sessions with the College photographer.
Google Images
In the lower right-hand corner of the screen, select Settings > Advanced Search. Change the usage rights filter to "Creative Commons licenses".
The Noun Project
Source for free icon graphics and photos. Many icons may be downloaded for free but require attribution to the author and may not be edited.
Pexels
Source for free photos. Each image will have a Creative Commons statement on it explaining how it may be used.
Pixabay
Includes free photos, illustrations, and vector graphics. Except when otherwise specified, content in Pixabay can be altered and no attribution is required.

Montgomery College Library Image Databases

Britannica's Image Quest This link opens in a new window
Use of Britannica Image Quest content for library promotional purposes is allowed. Alteration or modification of images is allowed (cropping, rotating, etc.). Copyright, trademark, service mark or other proprietary notices or legends may not be removed or altered. Attribution is not required but is always encouraged.
ARTstor This link opens in a new window
Please note: The Artstor website will be retired on August 1, 2024. Artstor’s collections are now on JSTOR. Artstor image groups will automatically be copied over to your JSTOR workspace starting February 1, 2024.

Use of ARTstor content for library promotional purposes is allowed. Alteration or modification of images is not allowed. Attributions or copyright notices may not be removed or modified but are not required to be added if not already present (though including an attribution is always encouraged).
AP Newsroom This link opens in a new window
Under Select Resource, click on the “AP Newsroom” link. Use of AP Images content for library promotional purposes is allowed. Alteration or modification of images is allowed (cropping, rotating, etc.). Attribution is required. Use the credit line and copyright notice in the item's metadata, if available. If no specific credit line and copyright notice are available for your item, credit AP.

Colors and Fonts

Official MC Color Palette
Official MC colors, including Hex codes, RGB, and CMYK specifics. Also includes color contrast guidance.

Official MC Fonts

Roboto: Used for internal and external print and digital marketing communications. Required when producing internal and external marketing materials.
Arial: Daily use font for internal communications. Use as a substitute for Roboto when Roboto is unavailable. Use of Arial should be limited to routine business documents and communications intended for internal use, such as emails, memos, and internal reports.
Crimson Text: Used in print and digital marketing for headlines only. Required when producing internal and external marketing materials.

For more information on official MC fonts as well as other useful communications guidelines, visit the MC Brand Standards and Usage Guide.

Web Colors and Fonts

In order to promote accessibility, OIT has identified alternative hex codes and fonts for the web.

Web Colors

The standard blue and orange listed above are not high-enough contrast when combined with white or black text to meet accessibility standards. The MC green is also not a high-enough contrast but OIT has not yet developed an alternative hex code. For now, please use the green on the website sparingly. When adding these colors to our web presence, please use these alternative hex codes:

Blue: #0C7BC0
- Blue Hover: #04629C
Orange: #D93A17
- Orange Hover: #B42B0D

Web Fonts

The standard font for body text on the web is Open Sans, 15px.
The standard font of headings 1, 2, and 3 on the web is Roboto, 70px, 43px, 35px.
The standard font for headings 4, 5, and 6 on the web is Open Sans, 30px, 30px, 23px.

Logos

If you need assistance using the logos, or if you need a logo with specific dimensions or a specific file size, please contact the web services and communications librarian.

Library logos should be included on all library promotional materials. If it is impossible to fit a logo on an item, make sure to include the library's name.
The raptor image and "Make Your Move" tagline are reserved for use by the athletics department and admissions office only.
To save an image, open the image in your browser by clicking on the link. When the image displays in your browser, move your mouse cursor over the image, right-click your mouse, and select "Save Image As...".

Logos for Digital Use:

Logos for Print Use:

Other Logos:

Library Email Signature Logo
See templates tab for more on email signature formats.
RaptorSearch Logo
For use with RaptorSearch promotions.
MC Logos