National Entrepreneurship Week in Libraries 2021
A Series of Five Free Webinars for Library Leaders
ABOUT THESE WEBINARS: This series of webinars were recorded as part of National Entrepreneurship Week 2021. Special thanks to our sponsors Humble Bundle and Wiley for supporting our outreach to library leaders and their support for entrepreneurship and ideation in many forms.
Libraries as a Partner in the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Mel Lambert, Director of Adult & Community Services at Kirkwood Public Library
Learn how libraries are the ultimate partner in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, how your library can talk to entrepreneurial support organizations and city officials, and what we've learned in Covid about marketing and programs.
New Tools for the Gig: Using Library Resources for Side Gigs and Job Hunters
Paul Steensland, Librarian at St. Louis County Library
Learn how to use public library resources you already have to assist and enhance workforce development and eship services.
Libraries and Nonprofit Startups: An Easy Lift
Zachary Huber, Specialist Librarian at Toledo Lucas County Public Library
Public Libraries of any size can leverage their collections, databases, and public resources to help nonprofit agencies.
Setting up an Entrepreneur-Mentorship Program at Your Library
Daniel Smith - Co-Founder and Principal, The Porter House KC, Gabe Muñoz - ESHIP Kansas City Local Director, Morgan Perry - Business Outreach Specialist, Mid-Continent Public Library
Learn about ways to strengthen existing business mentorship networks and provide culturally responsive mentorship through strategic collaborations.
Developing a Library Makerspace and Coworking Center
Marlon Moore, Library Media Project Coordinator, Miami-Dade Public Library System
Find out more about how to develop spaces that provide access to creative tools, technology and places for entrepreneurs and patrons to grow from the Miami-Dade Public Library System, which will also share lessons learned in designing two innovative makerspaces and a Coworking Center.
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