If you’re working in the library world, then you probably already have business cards. However, if you’re still in school and/or on the job hunt, then this post is for you…
There is nothing more suave than handing a new acquaintance a stylishly designed business card. They can be particularly useful at job fairs, conferences, workshops, and other such networking events.
Thanks to Vistaprint, you can get your own business cards for a very reasonable price.
I designed the business card featured here using one of the templates available on Vistaprint’s site nearly two years ago. In total, 250 cards cost me about $12.00 (incl. shipping).
Unfortunately the promotion I (and a number of my fellow MLIS’ers) took advantage of has apparently come and gone.
On the bright side, vistaprint.ca is currently offering 250 cards for free!
The catch:
- There are limited templates to choose from unless you’re willing to pay more (and none of the freebies feature a library theme)
- The lowest shipping rate available is $7.90 (21 days)
- If you do not want a Vistaprint advertisement on the backs of your cards, you have to pay an additional $4.99
- To get through to the Checkout page, you have to go through a series of advertisements for the company’s products (but, I suppose they do have to make money somehow)
Still, not a bad deal all things considered. I might just order some more…
