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2009-03-01

Teach a Man to Fish...

FINRA Investor Education Foundation and the American Library Association Announce Nearly $882,000 in Grants to Public Libraries to Support Grassroots Financial Literacy.

At last, public libraries are learning to hit people where they live. If public libraries become the go-to place for people to learn how to manage and research their personal finances, taxes, job search, and health care, they will never have to worry about receiving public funding ever again.

2 comments:

Emily said...

excellent point. more librarians need to approach programming with that mindset!

i've just stumbled onto your blog and i look forward to reading more.
-emily

librarian@play said...

Thanks, Emily. I often fly off into theoretical ground but sometimes have practical insights. I appreciate any contributor who can help keep me grounded.