Money Smart Week 2014 Louise Feldmann Business Librarian

Money Smart Week 2014 Louise Feldmann Business Librarian Morgan Library

Morgan Library Colorado State University • • 25, 000 FTE | 31, 000 headcount Land Grant institution Morgan Library & Vet branch Located in Fort Collins

Morgan Library Why we got involved in MSW Financial literacy discussions at Midwinter • ACRL presidential initiative • RUSA-BRASS IMLS grant Seemed like a good thing to do

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 Planning • Team formation • Late start – mid February • Delegation, timeline, communication Something is better than nothing

Morgan Library What We Did • Six presentations • Lib. Guide – Events | Financial Lit. | Books • Book displays

Morgan Library Advertising • Campus calendar, radio, paper • Press release to area media • Fliers to public library • Fliers throughout library + bathroom stalls • Jumbotron at library entrance • Emailed flier to faculty in various departments • Announced during library classes • Bookmarks • Fliers in CSU’s Financial Aid office

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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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Morgan Library What We Did Provided cookies at the presentations We thought this would draw students!

Morgan Library http: //libguides. colostate. edu/moneysmartweek 2014

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Morgan Library Pinterest page created by Cathy Cranston

Morgan Library Results • • Positive response from presenters 20 -25 attendees per presentation Lib. Guide continues to get hits Books from display are still being checked out

Morgan Library What Worked • Advertising via faculty • Asking folks to present • Cookies

Morgan Library Awareness & Visibility • Contacts: • Financial Aid office • Make. Change. No. Co • 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