How to use the trademark
Trademark Use Policy

@ your library® is an adopted trademark of the American Library Association. The brand has been trademarked to ensure that everyone who uses it in libraries around the world does so in a consistent manner. Only if the brand looks the same wherever it is used will it have the opportunity to succeed.

Libraries of all types within the Province of Ontario may use the @ your library® trademark as negotiated by the Ontario Library Association with the American Library Association. These are the conditions that apply:

  • The trademarked typeface is American Typewriter Medium Weight.
  • The preferred colour for @ your library® is red and blue, with the "@" in red (PMS 032) and "your library" in blue (PMS 072).
  • A secondary colour option for the entire phrase is black and/or white.
  • If neither of the color options above work, tasteful alternatives are acceptable.
  • The ‘®’ symbol must follow the phrase @ your library®.
It violates the trademark to insert a word or phrase into the logo such as "@ your college library®" or "@ your college library media center®."

Any phrase or word may be used in front of the trademark and may be in whatever font or colour is desired. There are no restrictions.

Libraries may use the trademark on signage, brochures, newsletters, web sites or other promotional materials distributed without cost by a library.

Any other uses, and any use by parties other than libraries and library organizations, are subject to the prior written approval of OLA. This includes a library or library organization selling a promotional item or product. Libraries and library organizations are welcome to submit a written proposal to OLA to develop a special licensing agreement for the sale of @ your library® products outside of these provisions. A royalty may be required.

Approved merchandise may be sold at the library or at a physical location within the community served by the library, but not through mail order, e-commerce, or other distribution methods.

For further information, contact OLA <atyourlibrary@accessola.com>, or by telephone 1-866-873-9867 or by FAX 1-800-387-1181.