Libraries that Build Business: Advancing Small Business and Entrepreneurship in Public Libraries
Libraries have a distinctive role to play in the small business ecosystem and can effectively partner to complement existing business services in the community. A nationwide initiative that launched in 2020, Libraries Build Business (LBB) aims to build capacity in libraries offering programming or services to local entrepreneurs and the small business community, prioritizing low-income and underrepresented entrepreneurs. And libraries have already begun to transform communities, with programs ranging from one-on-one business consultations, classes, and workshops to networking and equipment lending, as the many initiatives spotlighted in this book demonstrate. Serving as powerful models of how libraries and their staff can advance innovation and economic growth on any budget and scale, these examples will inspire you to plug into your own community while guiding you through the nuts-and-bolts of making it happen. You’ll learn
  • the value to libraries of getting involved in entrepreneurship development;
  • how libraries are integrating equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) into their efforts, working to create more inclusive business communities and, in turn, cultivate a vision for justice in communities across the country;
  • vivid case studies of more than two dozen programs representing a cross-section of urban, suburban, and rural libraries, such as Entrepreneurship Academy, a training program; a 6-month business incubator targeting the formerly incarcerated; empowering street vendors, a consulting service with local business experts; and a makerspace for business;
  • best practices related to budgeting, partnerships, staff, outreach, evaluation, sustainability, and other core components; and
  • information about additional resources to support your work.
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Libraries that Build Business: Advancing Small Business and Entrepreneurship in Public Libraries
Libraries have a distinctive role to play in the small business ecosystem and can effectively partner to complement existing business services in the community. A nationwide initiative that launched in 2020, Libraries Build Business (LBB) aims to build capacity in libraries offering programming or services to local entrepreneurs and the small business community, prioritizing low-income and underrepresented entrepreneurs. And libraries have already begun to transform communities, with programs ranging from one-on-one business consultations, classes, and workshops to networking and equipment lending, as the many initiatives spotlighted in this book demonstrate. Serving as powerful models of how libraries and their staff can advance innovation and economic growth on any budget and scale, these examples will inspire you to plug into your own community while guiding you through the nuts-and-bolts of making it happen. You’ll learn
  • the value to libraries of getting involved in entrepreneurship development;
  • how libraries are integrating equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) into their efforts, working to create more inclusive business communities and, in turn, cultivate a vision for justice in communities across the country;
  • vivid case studies of more than two dozen programs representing a cross-section of urban, suburban, and rural libraries, such as Entrepreneurship Academy, a training program; a 6-month business incubator targeting the formerly incarcerated; empowering street vendors, a consulting service with local business experts; and a makerspace for business;
  • best practices related to budgeting, partnerships, staff, outreach, evaluation, sustainability, and other core components; and
  • information about additional resources to support your work.
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Libraries that Build Business: Advancing Small Business and Entrepreneurship in Public Libraries

Libraries that Build Business: Advancing Small Business and Entrepreneurship in Public Libraries

Libraries that Build Business: Advancing Small Business and Entrepreneurship in Public Libraries

Libraries that Build Business: Advancing Small Business and Entrepreneurship in Public Libraries

Overview

Libraries have a distinctive role to play in the small business ecosystem and can effectively partner to complement existing business services in the community. A nationwide initiative that launched in 2020, Libraries Build Business (LBB) aims to build capacity in libraries offering programming or services to local entrepreneurs and the small business community, prioritizing low-income and underrepresented entrepreneurs. And libraries have already begun to transform communities, with programs ranging from one-on-one business consultations, classes, and workshops to networking and equipment lending, as the many initiatives spotlighted in this book demonstrate. Serving as powerful models of how libraries and their staff can advance innovation and economic growth on any budget and scale, these examples will inspire you to plug into your own community while guiding you through the nuts-and-bolts of making it happen. You’ll learn
  • the value to libraries of getting involved in entrepreneurship development;
  • how libraries are integrating equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) into their efforts, working to create more inclusive business communities and, in turn, cultivate a vision for justice in communities across the country;
  • vivid case studies of more than two dozen programs representing a cross-section of urban, suburban, and rural libraries, such as Entrepreneurship Academy, a training program; a 6-month business incubator targeting the formerly incarcerated; empowering street vendors, a consulting service with local business experts; and a makerspace for business;
  • best practices related to budgeting, partnerships, staff, outreach, evaluation, sustainability, and other core components; and
  • information about additional resources to support your work.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780838938409
Publisher: American Library Association
Publication date: 04/28/2022
Pages: 296
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Megan Janicki is the project manager of the Libraries Build Business initiative with the Public Policy and Advocacy office at the American Library Association. Prior to her work with ALA, Megan worked in a variety of adult education, workforce development, and social service roles in Washington, DC. She holds a master of education degree in learning, diversity, and urban studies.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix

Introduction: How Libraries Build Business Megan Janicki Marijke Visser xi

Part I Strategies and Considerations to Get Started

1 Considerations for Small and Rural Libraries Brandon West Susan M. Preece Rachael Svoboda Michael Sekaquaptewa Taneesa R. Hall 3

2 Identifying Stakeholders, Building Partnerships, Finding Funding, and Sustaining It All Julie M. Brophy Lori Hench Karly Feinberg Diane Luccy Sheldon Burke Danielle Milton Stacey Goddard Atlas Logan Adam Pitts Christopher Bourret 23

3 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Library Entrepreneurship Programs Adriana McCleer Madeleine Ildefonso LaKesha Kimbrough Michael Sekaquaptewa 29

4 Specialized Library Supports for Entrepreneurs Ryan Metheny Andrea Levandowski Sara Brown Tony Orengo Nathaniel Burnard Marra Honeywell Julie M. Brophy Rachael Svoboda Brandon West 41

Part II Case Studies from the Field

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Programs in Public Libraries

Program 1 Supporting the Local Economy: Developing Business and Job Seeker Services from Scratch Lesley Cyrier Emily Glimco Addison (IL) Public Library 55

Program 2 BIPOC Business Community and Connections: Small Business-Big Impact Adriana McCleer Yee Lee Vue Appleton (WI) Public Library 61

Program 3 Taking Budding Entrepreneurs from Business Idea to Business Plan: The Entrepreneur Academy Julie M. Brophy Baltimore County (MD) Public Library 69

Program 4 Empowering New Businesses with a Business Plan Competition: PowerUP! Maud Andrew Arcola Robinson Brooklyn (NY) Public Library 78

Program 5 Built to Last: Built in Broward Sheldon Burke Broward County (FL) Library 86

Program 6 Rochester-Innovation Was Born Here: Business Insight Center Jennifer Byrnes, Central Library of Rochester Monroe County (NY) 93

Program 7 The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Encore Entrepreneurs and Key Advanced Entrepreneurs William Kelly Cuyahoga County (OH) Public Library 100

Program 8 Becoming a Resource Hub: The Dallas B.R.A.I.N Heather Lowe, Dallas (TX) Public Library 106

Program 9 Pathway to Entrepreneurial Success: The Stamford Small Business Resource Center Elizabeth Joseph, Ferguson Library (Stamford, CT) 113

Program 10 One-to-One Support for Micro-Entrepreneurs: Business Help at Your Library Taneesa R. Hall, Ferguson (MO) Municipal Public Library 119

Program 11 A New Start: Entrepreneurship for the Formerly Incarcerated Adam Pitts Atlas Logan Ronald M. Gauthier Ann Serrie Andrea Devereux, Gwinnett County (GA) Public Library 125

Program 12 Cultivate Small Business with BeanStack: Cultivate Indy Brandon West, Independence (KS) Public Library 132

Program 13 Build Your Business Brand through Community Engagement: Invest in Yourself Audrey Barbakoff, King County (WA) Library System 140

Program 14 Building Support for Rural Entrepreneurs: Wyoming Library to Business-A Statewide initiative Rachael Svoboda, Laramie County (WY) Library System 147

Program 15 Connect with Immigrant Entrepreneurs: Sea Un Vendedor Ambulante Exitoso/Successful Street Vending Madeleine Ildefonso, Los Angeles (CA) Public Library 155

Program 16 Taking a Shot with SCORE: Entrepreneur Workshop Series Stacey Wicksall, Macedon (NY) Public Library 161

Program 17 Opening the Doors to Economic Success: The Miller Business Center Sophia Serlis-McPhillips Elizabeth Malafi, Middle Country (NY) Public Library 167

Program 18 The MAGIC Touch: Management and Government Information Center Katherine LaVallee Eva Gunia, Prince William Public Libraries (Woodbridge, VA) 174

Program 19 Develop an ESOL for Business Owners Class: Small Business Hub Christopher Bourret, Providence (RI) Public Library 180

Program 20 Entrepreneurs Launch and Grow: The Entrepreneurial Launch Pad Diane Luccy Mary Kate Quillivan, Richland Library (Columbia, SC) 187

Program 21 Blz.ability Workshops: Tools to Empower You Geeta Halley, Round Rock (TX) Public Library 195

Program 22 Business Networking through Community-Building: SBPL Building Business Ahmad Merza Molly Wetta Santa Barbara (CA) Public Library 201

Program 23 Be a Neighborhood Champion: Small Business Boot Camp Danielle Milton Stacey Goddard Crystal Miller Sarah O'Hare, Spokane County (WA) Library District 208

Program 24 Meet Them Where They Are: Small Business Outreach Jennifer Hyun-Lynn Gibson, St. Louis County (MO) Library 215

Program 25 Untethered and on the Move Meg Delaney Miramelinda Arribas-Douglas Linda L. Fayerweather Zachary W. Huber, Toledo Lucas County (OH) Public Library 222

Program 26 Support Rural Business: Employment and Business Entrepreneur Center Susan M. Preece, Topsham (ME) Public Library 230

Resources 237

Index 241

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