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Midwest Business Librarian Summit (MBLS)

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2021

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Reefer Madness In Business: What's The Library's Potential "Stash" For The 420 Industry?, Rebecca A. Smith Oct 2021

Reefer Madness In Business: What's The Library's Potential "Stash" For The 420 Industry?, Rebecca A. Smith

Midwest Business Librarian Summit (MBLS)

Lightning Talk about why business librarians will want to pay attention to the cannabis industry and a libguide of selected resources will be shared.


Investing In Financial Literacy Education: Purdue Libraries’ Quest To Promote Financial Wellness, Zoeanna A. Mayhook Oct 2021

Investing In Financial Literacy Education: Purdue Libraries’ Quest To Promote Financial Wellness, Zoeanna A. Mayhook

Midwest Business Librarian Summit (MBLS)

Many information challenges that people face in their lives will relate to managing their own personal finances. Whether they are buying a house or looking to make wise investments, attaining a combination of financial and information literacy skills can promote sound financial decision-making practices and result in long-term financial independence and well-being. Business information professionals can aid in this endeavor by providing resources and programming to develop these skills further. With the generous support of the Purdue Federal Credit Union, the Purdue Libraries have prioritized financial literacy education by fostering strategic partnerships, developing instructional materials, and incorporating personal financial competencies …


Connecting During Covid: Creating And Sustaining Communities In Hyflex And Virtual Settings, Annette Bochenek Oct 2021

Connecting During Covid: Creating And Sustaining Communities In Hyflex And Virtual Settings, Annette Bochenek

Midwest Business Librarian Summit (MBLS)

Librarians have approached community engagement and outreach in many different ways. Whether presenting to members of community groups or hosting events and tours, librarians have actively worked to promote and inspire the use of information resources in the communities they serve. Due to the impact of COVID-19, methods of community engagement and outreach have changed immensely, calling for new and innovative approaches to creating, connecting, and engaging communities. This session highlights emerging and evolving approaches to engagement and outreach for librarians, offering attendees a variety of methods to consider as they work to safely and creatively connect with their communities.