{"product_id":"rainy-day-ready-financial-literacy-programs-and-tools-paperback","title":"Rainy Day Ready: Financial Literacy Programs and Tools - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMelanie Welch\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003ePatrick Hogan\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA survey from the American Psychological Association shows that money is a more frequent cause of worry than work, family, or health issues. Empowering people with the knowledge to make sound financial decisions is an important way to make a difference in your community, and many libraries across the country are doing just that. Drawing from the expertise of business librarians and ALA's Public Programs Office (PPO), this book is a ready-to-use guide for offering financial literacy initiatives at your own library. Presenting 16 model programs from a variety of institutions, complete with budgets and funding sources, this resource shares\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eresources for free outreach materials and training;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eapproaches to Money Smart Week from institutions such as public libraries, a tribal library, and community colleges;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003etips for developing partnerships with members of the local business community;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eways to facilitate discussions between parents and children about finances, such as creating a play and learn career center for children using the Family Place model;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eprogramming for teens, including a Harry Potter-themed financial literacy series;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ea program where a banker advises college students on questions to ask when shopping for credit cards;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehow to collaborate with health and social services agencies in order to reach immigrants and underserved populations; and\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003emethods for evaluating and strengthening a personal finance collection.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy incorporating these model programs and tools into your library's offerings, you'll be taking steps to ensure that your patrons are rainy day ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.36 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 06, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47415352131762,"sku":"9780838946312","price":107.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/164630dfca1896ddb5da534ba309054e.webp?v=1778377622","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/rainy-day-ready-financial-literacy-programs-and-tools-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}