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A partnership between the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the American Library Association
Michael Dowling, Director Chapter Relations Office
and International Relations Office
American Library Association
www.usfinancialcapability.org/
• 60% of people nationally live paycheck to paycheck• 60% of people do not have a rainy day fund of three months income• 62% of people did not comparison shop for a credit card• 66% of households with dependent children are not saving for their
child’s college education• 58% have not even tried to figure out how much they need to save
for retirement
Why Libraries?
• Mission• Part of the Solution• Good Unbiased Trustworthy Partners• Access and Visibility• Ecosystem (state libraries, state and regional
associations, regional systems, public libraries, school libraries, academic libraries, special libraries)
• STRICTLY NO SELLING at any MSW event
Great Partnership Fit for ALA
• Collaborate with Trusted Partner-
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
• Take Successful Regional Program National-
Get libraries across the county involved.
• All types of libraries can participate-
Libraries can assist their communities at any level
• Literacy is a key ALA Action Area –
Assists and promotes libraries in helping children and adults develop the skills they need-the ability to read and use computers- the ability to seek and effectively utilize information resources is essential in a global information society.
• Incorporate ALA ‘@ your library’ branding
Over 250 Libraries in 38 States in 2012
California Libraries that Participated in 2012
• Alameda County Library• Santa Clara County Library • Pasadena Public Library • Cal Poly Pomona University Library • Kern County Library (Beale Memorial)
Reach New Partners for Libraries and ALA
• Federal Government (FED, SEC, FDIC, Social Security Administration, SBA)
• State Government (Treasurer, Banking, Insurance, Employment)
• Associations (Business, CPA, Financial Services)
• Companies (Credit Unions, Banks)
• Media (Newspapers, Radio, Television)
• University (Student Services, Finance/Business Dept., Extensions)
• School (PTA, Junior Achievement)
Money Smart Week Iowa Partners•AARP •Bank of the West •Bettendorf Family Museum •Bettendorf Public Library •Better Business Bureau of Greater Iowa •Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust •Cedar Rapids Public Library •Center for Financial Success •Community Bankers of Iowa •Community Business Lenders •Community Corrections Improvement Association •Creditwise, LLC •Davenport Public Library •Deere Harvester Community Credit Union •DM Neighborhood Resource Office •Document Destruction and Recycling Services •EdCo Community Credit Union •Edward Jones Investments •Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation •Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago •Four Legacies Mortgage •Gazette Communications •Goodwill of the Heartland •Grant Wood Area Education Association •Hiawatha Public Library •Horizons Consumer Credit & Counseling Service •Iowa Association for Business and Industry •Iowa Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators •Iowa Attorney General's Office •Iowa Bankers Association •Iowa College Access Network •Iowa College Aid Commission •Iowa Credit Union League •Iowa Department of Education •Iowa Division of Banking
•Iowa Insurance Division •Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants •Iowa State Treasurer •Iowa Public Television •Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants •Iowa State Bank •Iowa State University Extension •Johnston Public Library •Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa •Kelley Insurance Center — Drake University •Kirkwood Community College •Marion Public Library •Metro Library Network •Moline Public Library •Moline School District •QC Dollarwi$e •Quad-City Times •Rock Island Public Library •Rock Island School District •Royal Neighbors of America Foundation •SCORE •State Historical Society of Iowa •State Library of Iowa •Taxpayer Advocate Service •The Family Credit Union •The Financial Specialists •The National Bank •The Women’s Connection •UBS Financial Services •United Way of Central Iowa •University of Illinois Extension •University of Iowa Community Credit Union •US Bank •U.S. Senator Charles Grassley •U.S. Small Business Administration •Wealth Advisors of Iowa •Wells Fargo Bank •West Des Moines Public Library
Key Bank Foundation as Partner
National and Local Media
Opportunities for Statewide Coalitions2006 – 5 communities in Wisconsin
2007 – 12 planning committees• Fond du Lac: 50 events at library, mall, colleges, schools, senior center, etc. = 300 attendees
2008 – 13 planning committees• Fond du Lac: 50 events at 2 libraries, 1 university & large employers = 499 attendees
2009 – 23 planning committees• Fond du Lac: 120+ events at 5 libraries, 1 technical college & large employers = 1,000+ attendees
2010 – 27 planning committeesWI: 600+ events, 12,500+ attendees, 453 nonprofit & corporate partnersFond du Lac: 60+ events at 5 libraries & large employers = 500+ attendees
2011 – Financial Literacy Summit (transition from Oct to April)
2012-- 26 planning committees (some consolidation)
2012 Consumers Survey Results
• 98% attendees find sessions valuable or very valuable
• 91% attendees are likely or very likely to change their money habits based on what they learned
• 95% attendees are likely or very likely to recommend a MSW class to friends or family
• How patrons hear about programs:– Printed pamphlet-like
calendars distributed through partners
– Newspaper– Word of mouth– Internet– Billboard– Bill inserts (bank
statements, etc.)– Company newsletter
Possible Program Topics• Money Savvy Kids• Retirement Planning• Smart Investing• College Financing• Savings Strategies • Credit & Debt• Financial Recordkeeping• Cooking on a budget• Coupon Club• Protecting your finances
in times of crisis or divorce• Identity Theft• How to start your own small business or foundation
2008 • Millionaire’s Mind• ABC’s of Retirement• Shred Day
2009• Women and Finance• Time to Fill Your Buckets and
Retire• Shred Day
2010• Shred Day
2011• Identity Theft• Shred Day• Multigenerational Program• AARP Tax Assistance
Programming(Johnston Public Library, Iowa)
Shred Day Springfield Greene Co. Library (Missouri)
• The Library’s contracted shredding company set up their truck in our parking lot
• High attendance: in 4 hours, 67 patrons
• Patrons (and shredding company) asked us to do this more!
• Patrons were especially thankful that this service was provided
• Library received credit for poundage shredded
Coupon Moms Springfield Greene Co. Library (Missouri)
• Workshop on couponing for moms, with companion story time for kids
• Attendance: 24• Great timing: The staff really
knew when moms and kids were in the library, and this presentation was of high interest to them.
• The attendees went on to continue meeting about coupons outside the library!
Money Smart Kids’ Contests (Fond Du Lac Public Library)
• Purpose: Start financial literacy early & get families talking about money
• Contests: Essay, YouTube, Dollar Design • Awards: State Treasurer awards 529 account
scholarships; partners donate bonds, t-shirts, “Fondopoly” games, pencils, etc.
Bunny Money
• Story time using popular book Max and Ruby’s Bunny Money
• Activity: Kids decorated a shopping bag, were given “bunny money”, and could go to different tables and decide what to purchase with their money (candy, etc)
• Check out at the cash register
• Attendance: 23
Programs for Kids & Families
• Regional “Big Read”• Just Saving My Money by Mercer Mayer• 17 participating libraries + 2 bookstores
held same story-time programs • Kids received a free copy of the book
• “Family Moolah Fun Day” • Treasure hunt, money bingo, wheel of trivia
• Penny the Pig• Piggy bank with four slots
(spending, saving, investing & donating)
Money Smart Programs for Teens
Successful Adult Programs• When I’m 65 (Medicare, Medicaid benefits)
Presented by a County Senior Benefit Specialist Employee• Retirement planning
Presented by a local financial planner• Estate Planning
Presented by a lawyer & financial planner• Investing 101
Presented by a financial educator• Money Saving Travel Tips
Presented by a AAA representative• Shred Fest
Money Smart Week @ your academic library(Northeastern Illinois University)
Trident Technical College, SC
• Credit Basics• Financial Aid Basics• Deal or No Deal
(Savvy Shopping)• Identity Theft• Getting There While Saving Fare
(Going Green)
School Libraries
Money Smart Week Website
ResourcesProgram IdeasPromotional Material
www.moneysmartweek.org
– Sign up online at www.moneysmartweek.org
– Provide at least one class during MSW (April 20 – 27)
– Use current relationships with financial education presenters, or ask for ideas of possible presenters
– Use promotional materials to publicize events
– Register events into online database
– Report program attendance, and survey evaluation results
How do libraries participate?
ALA ‘National Partner’
Registration Form
Specific Money Smart @ your library Resources and Logos Tabs
Downloadable Logos and Promotional Materials
Bookmarks for Sale from ALA
• $10 pack of 250 (plus shipping and handling)
Money Smart Week @ your libraryArchived Webinar
http://www.ala.org/offices/money-smart-week
Learn how your library can be part of 'Money Smart Week @ your library,' a national initiative in its third year between the ALA and the Federal Reserve Bank (Chicago) to provide financial literacy programming to help members of your community better manage their personal finances. Libraries of all types can and do participate, providing programming for all ages and all stages of life on topics such as: basic budgeting; managing student debt; retirement planning; home purchasing; saving money through couponing; and how to prevent identity theft. Last year public, academic, school, and even prison libraries in 39 states participated.
Money Smart Week @ your library!!
Join other libraries in Idaho, and hundreds across the country in this national initiative to help your community to better manage their personal finances!
