{"product_id":"rainy-day-ready-financial-literacy-programs-and-tools-9780838946312","title":"Rainy Day Ready: Financial Literacy Programs and Tools","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Melanie Welch | Patrick Hogan\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: ALA Editions\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: ALA Editions\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Library \u0026amp; Information Science - General\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","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46419165937815,"sku":"9780838946312","price":6855.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780838946312.webp?v=1769073383","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/rainy-day-ready-financial-literacy-programs-and-tools-9780838946312","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}