Lansing, Michigan

Workforce Development at

Capital Area District Library

Lansing, MIin the middle of the hand

PopulationLansing - 114,947Michigan - 9,969,727 in 2009

Lansing, MIin the middle of the hand

UnemploymentLansing - 8.3%Michigan - 12.4%

State government

Automobile & advanced manufacturing

Biotechnology

Insurance

Higher education

Healthcare

Capital Area District Library - CADLprimarily supported by a district millage

The basics13 libraries in 11 communities

1 bookmobile

240,165 pop served

2.3 million items circ

159 FTE

$11 million budget

Identifying the needUnemployment Rate in Michigan

Patron needsWord processing, email, internet searches, writing skills, education resources.

2000 2005 2008 2009 2010 Current

3%

7%

11%14%

Creating resources for patronsVideos, web links, tech classes, helpful staff

Web ResourcesCADL 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.

Lean on Us!Resources for the challenging times in our lives

Free Library Resources

How to Cope When UnemployedHow to Find a JobLending a HandEducation, Training, Exam Prephttp://www.cadl.org/news/lean-on-your-library

PartnershipsLibrary working with community organizations.

Shared calendarFlow of information about resources between staff membersMarketing campaignMeeting space

Partner Programs

Find an expertLooking outside the library for expertise.

Local Career Expert Lisa

Impact on the library, patron & communityIncreased in awareness, usage & library profile.

Lean on Your Library

Add a Form Here

More patrons using library resourcesRaised awareness of library in the communityConnections to organizations broadening reach of libraryLibrary seen as strong supporter of community in need

What works?Interpersonal communication.

NetworkingEmotional supportPersonal contact