Passion Project to Socially Concious Business: Librarians Building Communities One Story at a Time

Abstract

Ever work with a patron who is passionate about social change and interested in starting a business or nonprofit in their community? Learn how library workers can help our users transform their passion projects from ideas into successful organizations or businesses with a mission to bring about positive change. Our panel of speakers will include an expert from the University of Chicago’s Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation, as well as public and academic librarians with expertise in connecting social entrepreneurs to information resources and community organizations that support small businesses.