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Lansing, Michigan

Workforce Development at Capital Area District Library. Lansing, Michigan. Lansing, MI. in the middle of the hand. Population. Lansing - 114,947 Michigan - 9,969,727 in 2009. Lansing, MI. in the middle of the hand. State government Automobile & advanced manufacturing Biotechnology

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Lansing, Michigan

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  1. Workforce Development at Capital Area District Library Lansing, Michigan

  2. Lansing, MI in the middle of the hand Population Lansing - 114,947 Michigan - 9,969,727 in 2009

  3. Lansing, MI in the middle of the hand State government Automobile & advanced manufacturing Biotechnology Insurance Higher education Healthcare Unemployment Lansing - 8.3% Michigan - 12.4%

  4. Capital Area District Library - CADL primarily supported by a district millage The basics 13 libraries in 11 communities 1 bookmobile 240,165 pop served 2.3 million items circ 159 FTE $11 million budget

  5. Identifying the need Unemployment Rate in Michigan 14% 11% 7% 3% 2000 2005 2008 2009 2010 Current Patron needs Word processing, email, internet searches, writing skills, education resources.

  6. Creating resources for patrons Videos, web links, tech classes, helpful staff Web Resources CADL Job Seekers Page – portal developed by CADL to connect patrons with jobs and career resources. CADL Job Hunting Guide – offers resources on job hunting, resumes, interviewing and more.

  7. Lean on Us! Resources for the challenging times in our lives Free Library Resources • How to Cope When Unemployed • How to Find a Job • Lending a Hand • Education, Training, Exam Prep • http://www.cadl.org/news/lean-on-your-library

  8. Partnerships Library working with community organizations. Partner Programs Shared calendar Flow of information about resources between staff members Marketing campaign Meeting space

  9. Find an expert Looking outside the library for expertise. Local Career Expert Lisa

  10. Impact on the library, patron & community Increased in awareness, usage & library profile. Add a Form Here Lean on Your Library More patrons using library resources Raised awareness of library in the community Connections to organizations broadening reach of library Library seen as strong supporter of community in need

  11. What works? Interpersonal communication. Networking Emotional support Personal contact

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