Acceptable Use of Artwork

This year’s Texas Teens Read! artist is Rod Espinosa and he possesses the copyright to the artwork he created for Game On! TTR.08. In accordance with the artist’s contract, Rod Espinosa’s artwork will be included in the 2008 Texas Teens Read! manual on CD-ROM and will be uploaded onto the Texas State Library’s web site.

In accordance with the artist’s contract, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission grants Texas libraries a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited right to reproduce all color artwork and clip art in the Texas Teens Read! manual to promote their libraries, Texas Teens Read! and reading. It may be used to create items such as crafts, t-shirts, programs, and library decorations. If a library utilizes artwork in print or on promotional items, the artwork must include the copyright symbol designating Rod Espinosa as copyright holder.

In addition, Texas libraries are granted permission to upload the color artwork and clip art onto their library web sites for the sole purpose of promoting the 2008 Texas Teens Read! program, libraries, and reading. If a library uploads artwork onto their web sites, the artwork must carry the copyright symbol designating Rod Espinosa as copyright holder. The library must also provide a link to the Acceptable Use of Artwork by Rod Espinosa.

The color artwork on the certificate, poster, and bookmark may not be altered or modified in any way. Images may not be manipulated and colors may not be changed. It is, however, acceptable to use a part of the artwork for promotion. For example, an image of a specific character or a portion of the artwork may be pulled from the whole art piece and placed on a button, flyer, or other promotional item. The artwork must include the copyright symbol with Rod Espinosa listed as copyright holder.

All reproductions of the color poster, bookmark, and certificate must credit Texas Teens Read! and the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. They must include the words, “Texas Teens Read!” and “The 2008 Texas Teens Read! is Sponsored by Your Local Library and the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.” This text appears on the color artwork and must remain on the poster, bookmark, and certificate.

Bookmarks, Borders, Buttons, Certificates, Reading Logs, and More!

Public libraries in Texas may use the artwork to create items for use as incentives, awards, and prizes that are given to teens. The artwork is the property of the artist. Please respect his work! All images must include the copyright symbol with Rod Espinosa listed as copyright holder. Libraries may resize and reverse the clip art, but may not alter it. The name of the library may be added, but the art is owned by the illustrator and should not be touched up, edited, or modified without permission. Color may be added to the clip art only if the same color hues as represented in the poster, bookmark, and certificate are utilized.

The artwork may only be used on items that will be sold if the proceeds are returned to the library directly, or through a Friends of the Library organization, and sales are limited to Texas. Please direct questions to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, 512-463-6623.

For more information, please contact Christine McNew, Youth Services Consultant, at ld@tsl.texas.gov.

To Use Clip Art

• Start with your text idea
• Choose the clip art that best matches your text
• Scan, copy, or download the clip art and reduce or enlarge it as needed
• Place the scanned clip art in your computer document, or cut it out and paste the clip art to your hardcopy original

Add finishing touches, and print or copy your masterpiece