Tune in to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s monthly webinar series intended to instruct librarians on how to discuss financial education topics with their patrons.
“Starting the conversation”
August 20, 2 p.m.-3 p.m. EST
Some librarians may not feel comfortable talking about money. This webinar is intended to help make those conversations easier and provide some tips you can use when approached by patrons.Continue reading
How does it work? Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks from your library. If you are looking for a book, but you want to read or listen to it sooner rather than later, you can Buy it Now! A portion of each sale of digital content or other items, purchased from OverDrive WIN Affiliated Retailers using the “Buy it Now” link from your library’s website, is credited back to the Southern Adirondack Libraries ON demand (SALON).
How will my library use the funds it earns from my purchase?
The funds SALON earns from the OverDrive WIN Affiliate Program will be a credit for the libraries to add digital content to its virtual branch. The titles and materials the library selects are at the library’s discretion.
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is partnering with IMLS and other federal agencies and library organizations to help libraries connect their customers to financial information, resources, and community experts. On Thursday, July 10, CFPB presents a financial education webinar for librarians at 2:30 p.m. EST. The webinar is the first in a monthly series that will provide updates on CFPB’s activities, resources for librarians, and opportunities for questions and answers.Continue reading