{"product_id":"rainy-day-ready-financial-literacy-programs-and-tools-paperback-softback-9780838946312","title":"Rainy Day Ready; Financial Literacy Programs and Tools (Paperback \/ softback) 9780838946312","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eRainy Day Ready\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eFinancial Literacy Programs and Tools\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMelanie Welch (Edited by), Patrick Hogan (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780838946312\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 30 December 2019\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e144 pages, 1 illustration\u003cbr\u003e22.8 x 15.2 x 0.9 cm, 0.231 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\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\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eresources for free outreach materials and training;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eapproaches to Money Smart Week from institutions such as public libraries, a tribal library, and community colleges;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etips for developing partnerships with members of the local business community;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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\n\u003cli\u003eprogramming for teens, including a Harry Potter-themed financial literacy series;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea program where a banker advises college students on questions to ask when shopping for credit cards;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to collaborate with health and social services agencies in order to reach immigrants and underserved populations; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emethods for evaluating and strengthening a personal finance collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing these model programs and tools, you'll be taking steps to ensure that your library's users are rainy day ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart I  Libraries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 1 Supporting Patrons in Financial Decision-Making, Lauren Reiter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 2 Gaps and Barriers in the Popular Personal Finance Literature, Ash E. Faulkner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 3 Financial Literacy Partners in the Community: Business Community Connections, Barbara A. Alvarez\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart II  The Programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 4 Art Shop: Igniting Family Financial Conversations, Cecily Ponce de Leon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 5 Money Smart Week at Your Tribal Library, Anne Heidemann\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 6 Family Sleepover at the Library: Dollars and Sense Edition, Susan Claus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 7 Play and Learn Career Center, Susan Claus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 8 Money Smart Week: Financial Literacy Storytime, Angiah Davis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 9 Paint a Piggy Bank, Claire Tidwell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 10 You Have Expensive Taste, Leslie Swope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 11 Envisioning Your Future Self Poster Project, Meg King-Sloan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 12 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Student Debt, Katie Moellering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 13 Planning for Life after High School, Meg King-Sloan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 14 Financial Literacy for New Americans, Andrea Fisher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 15 Money Smart Week at a Community College, Priscilla Dickerson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 16 Financial Literacy Fair, Curt Friehs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 17 Smart Cookie Credit, Emily Mross\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 18 Small Business, Big Ideas, J. Sandy Hutchins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 19 Starting Over, J. Sandy Hutchins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart III Financial Literacy Education in Libraries: Guidelines and Best Practices for Service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 20 Earning Guideline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 21 Borrowing and Credit Guideline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 22 Saving and Investing Guideline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 23 Spending Guideline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 24 Protecting against Risk Guideline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 25 Financial Literacy Education in Libraries: Best Practices for Service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix Financial Education Core Competencies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n","brand":"ALA Editions","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52580506173720,"sku":"9780838946312","price":41.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/rainy-day-ready-financial-literacy-programs-and-tools-paperback-softback-9780838946312","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}