2012 LSTA Grant Application Webinar
Topics to be covered for the session include:
- Overview of the LSTA Grant program.
- Introduction to the new online application process.
- Overview of new evaluation criteria and scoring.
January 11, 2012
10:00 a.m. EST
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A two-part webinar focusing on what libraries can do as a community resource to help those who are unemployed.
January 18 & 24, 2012
10:00 a.m. EST
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They're Unemployed...You're Overwhelmed: How to Help Them Day after Day and Still Stay Sane!
Panhandle Library Access Network is sponsoring this full-day, face to face workshop. You will learn how you can conduct actual resume and interview workshops at your library.
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Twitter for Job Seekers: Tips for Helping Your Library's Job-seeking Patrons
This WebJunction webinar presents tips and techniques for helping patrons network and find jobs on Twitter, and provides your library with ways to use Twitter in support of job seekers.
February 23, 2012
2:00 p.m. EST
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Money Smart Week @Your Library
The American Library Association is again partnering with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago for Money Smart Week @ Your Library in 2012.
Money Smart Week's mission is to promote personal financial literacy. Libraries of all types have participated in Money Smart Week, partnering with community groups, financial institutions, government agencies, educational organizations and other financial experts to help consumers learn to better manage their personal finances.
April 21-28, 2012
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Greetings!
This month's newsletter focuses on resources to protect and strengthen the financial well-being of your patrons.
Please contact me if I can help you with your efforts, and don't forget to contribute your ideas and resources to the Project Compass Florida website.
Pam Thompson
850.245.6633
pam.thompson@dos.myflorida.com |
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Changes in
Duration of Florida Unemployment Benefits
Effective January 1, 2012
For all claims filed on or after January 1, 2012, the duration of benefits adjusts from the current maximum of 26 weeks to a range of 12 to 23 weeks, based upon the average unemployment rate in Florida for the third calendar quarter of the previous year.
The change in duration of benefits is projected to save the state's Unemployment Trust Fund an estimated $103 million annually.
You can find complete information on the Department of Economic Opportunity's website for Unemployment Compensation. |
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Financial Literacy Resources
Money - and the lack of it - is a source of stress and frustration. Below are resources to help your patrons gain control over their own financial situations and avoid consumer rip-offs and scams:
This website contains information from 22 federal entities that work on improving financial literacy and education. It is a central place for unbiased, reliable information and materials on financial topics of interest.
From the U.S. Department of Justice:
Work at Home Schemes
From the Federal Trade Commission:
- Credit and Loans
- Identity Theft and Telemarketing
- Information in English and Spanish
Home Employment Scams
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:
- Avoid Being Taken in by Advertisements Promising Easy Money
Money Matters
From the Federal Trade Commission:
- Scam Watch
- Credit Cards
- Managing Your Money
- Dealing with Debt
Practical Money Skills For Life
From Visa:
- Free Resources to Promote Financial Literacy for Everyone
Your Money Matters
From the Florida Department of Financial Services:
- Links to Consumer Services and Information Resources
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The Results Are In! On November 2, 2011, 538 library locations of all types collected statistics, pictures and stories from users to show what a typical day in the life of a Florida Library looked like. More than 2,600 people used their libraries to look for jobs and almost 2,300 got help applying for government benefits. You can find complete results at Florida Library Association's Snapshot Day website. |
Libraries are reporting that some government agencies will only accept patrons' supporting documents by fax. Are you aware of any trends or rulings that will allow agencies to accept scanned documents as well?
Please send your suggestions, ideas or resources, along with any requests for assistance, to Pam Thompson at pam.thompson@dos.myflorida.com. |
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This program is made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Florida Department of State's Division of Library and Information Services. |
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