10/12/10 Money Smart Week 2011
The American Library Association has joined in a partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago to make “Money Smart Week @ your library,” held April 2-9, 2011, a national initiative.
Celebrating its 10th year in 2011, Money Smart Week's mission is to promote personal financial literacy. Libraries of all types in the midwest have participated in Money Smart Week, partnering with community groups, financial institutions, government agencies, educational organizations and other financial experts to help consumers learn to better manage their personal finances.
ALA and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago will be launching a special section of the Money Smart Week website on Nov. 1 devoted to libraries, with information on how to participate, as well as toolkits, resources and examples of programming for public, academic, school, and special libraries.
The Ohio Library Council has contacted the Federal Reserve Bank branch in Cleveland to discuss resources available for Ohio public libraries planning to present financial literacy programs during Monday Smart Week 2011. If your library is interested in participating in Money Smart Week 2011, please contact Doug Evans at (614) 410-8092 or
devans@olc.org for information about the Federal Reserve's resources.
