[Libs-Or] National Entrepreneurship Week in Libraries - Five Free Webinars for Library Leaders

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EveryLibrary is proud to be a member of the national coordinating committee for National Entrepreneurship Week 2021 (Feb 13-20), the Congressionally-chartered celebration of entrepreneurship across the country. This year, EveryLibrary is focusing on how public library leaders can respond to COVID-related economic hardships and dislocations in two important ways: by engaging entrepreneurs in their success and by investing directly in local businesses through library purchasing policies.

More details: https://www.everylibrary.org/national_eship_week_2021
National Entrepreneurship Week in Libraries - Five Free Webinars for Library Leaders

Libraries as a Partner in the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Mon the 15th @ 11AM CST with 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.
RSVP at https://www.everylibrary.org/eship2021_lbraries_entrepreneurial_ecosystem

New Tools of the Trade: Using Library Resources for Side Gigs and Job Hunters
Tues the 16th @ 11AM CST with 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.
RSVP at https://www.everylibrary.org/eship2021_business_databases_webinar

Libraries and Nonprofit Startups: An Easy Lift
Wed the 17th @ 11AM CST with 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.
RSVP at https://www.everylibrary.org/eship2021_building_nonprofits_ecosystem

Setting up an Entrepreneur-Mentorship Program at Your Library
Thu the 18th @ 11am CST with Hadiza Sa-Aadu - Small Business Engagement Specialist, Kansas City Public 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.
RSVP at https://www.everylibrary.org/eship2021_mentorship_program_webinar

Developing a Library Makerspace and Coworking Center
Fri the 19th @ 11am CST with 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.
RSVP at https://www.everylibrary.org/eship2021_makerspace_coworking



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