Money Smart Week 2014 Morgan Library Louise Feldmann Business Librarian
Colorado State University “CSU” Located in Fort Collins Land Grant institution 25,000 FTE | 31,000 headcount Morgan Library & Vet branch Morgan Library
Why we got involved in MSW Financial literacy discussions at Midwinter ACRL presidential initiative RUSA IMLS grant Seemed like a good thing to do Morgan Library
Planning Late start – mid February Team formation Delegation, timeline, communication Something is better than nothing Morgan Library
CSU Money Smart Week Team Cathy Cranston, Assistant Coordinator, College Liaisons Naomi Lederer, Arts & Humanities Librarian Jimena Sagas, Social Sciences Librarian Rob Sica, Social Sciences Librarian Morgan Library
Activities Presentations LibGuide – Events | Financial Lit. | Books Book displays Morgan Library
Presentations Cover Letters & Resumes (CSU’s Career Services) Savings & Budgeting (First National Bank) Fraud & Identity Theft (First National Bank) Negotiation Skills (CSU Faculty) Credit Card Basics (CSU Extension) Employee Benefits (CSU Finance Faculty)
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Pinterest page created by Cathy Cranston
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Advertising Campus calendar, radio, paper Press release to area media Fliers to public library Fliers throughout library + bathroom stalls Jumbotron at library entrance “Arrow” white-board signs in library ed flier to faculty in various departments Announced during library classes Bookmarks Fliers in CSU’s Financial Aid office Morgan Library
Results Positive response from presenters attendees per presentation LibGuide views – 5616 since March Books from displays were popular Morgan Library
What Worked Advertising via faculty Asking folks to present Cookies Awareness and visibility Morgan Library
Awareness & Visibility Contacts: Financial Aid office MakeChangeNoCo Poudre River Public Library District Colorado MSW luncheon Morgan Library
Plans for Next Year Start earlier More advertising – buzz Team with Financial Aid Office Focus on student audience Morgan Library
Advice You can do it It’s okay to start late Pull together a great team and delegate Watch for the logistical details Have fun Morgan Library
My amazing team: Myself, Cathy Cranston, Rob Sica, Jimena Sagas (not pictured – Naomi Lederer)
Louise Feldmann Business Librarian Please feel free to contact me Morgan Library