Libraries Mean Business: Tools for Trainers

What can libraries do for small business? Plenty!

If you’re interested in working with small business and entrepreneurial enterprises in your community, come learn more about this grant program. SALS will be collaborating with local chambers of commerce, economic development councils, and SCORE in order to accomplish two things:

  1. Assist local small businesses and entrepreneurs
  2. Raise awareness of the business-related resources, assistance, and support our libraries provide

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A Look at Hot Spot Lending

Nearly every library in the United States provides access to the internet for on-site library users, but some libraries are enabling users to take the internet to-go. Come hear about the experiences of two public libraries with their Wi-Fi hotspot lending programs. The speakers will discuss the nuts and bolts of lending Wi-Fi hotspots including: service provider information, data usage, coverage area, circulation procedures, costs, patron response, and future plans. The presenters will share the benefits—and potential pitfalls—of Wi-Fi hotspot circulation applicable to public, school, and academic libraries in the region.

When: Thursday, 4/27 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Where: CDLC Offices

Presenter: Scott Jarzombek and Catherine Stollar Peters
How much: Free
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Leadership Skills in Changing Environments

Learn the facets of change, what leadership qualities are important to not just get organizations through but to move them forward.

When: Tuesday, 4/04 9:30am – 12:30pm
Where: CDLC Offices
Presenter: Evelyn Neale
How much: $15/$25

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