Libraries and Economic Development

John EricsonTom Holmberg

Schaumburg Township District Librarywww.stdl.org

Remote Office Services

Environment Available small rooms Café Centrally located neutral site

Services Wireless Internet Availability of Microsoft Office® Products Printing / Faxing

Remote Office Services

Research Services

Enterpreneurial Business Plan Resources Legal and Business Forms Business Contact Lists HR & Legal Advice Books

Research Services

Research Services

Business Support Trained Librarians Directories

Print Electronic Media

Information Industry level Company level

Programming

Presented by Library – For Business Small Business Database Usage Computer Classes

Presented by Business Inform Patrons on a topic Raise business’s profile in community

Programming

Job Search Assistance

Needs: Local Businesses need good help Patrons need employment

Answers: Job Fairs Resume writing seminars Interview preparation seminars

Job Search Assistance

Business Outreach

Become Involved in the Community Join Chamber of Commerce Volunteer for local committees Attend local business seminars Partner with Business Assn for

charitable causes Partner with Community Colleges

Business Outreach

Business Outreach

Business Outreach

Participate in the Community Expos Community Events: parades, fairs,

farmer’s markets Marketing

Commuter Hubs Library Lobby Community Centers Multi-Family Housing

Business Outreach

Further Reading