In this issue: 1. Business
Programs 2. Business Trainings 3. General Book Sale 4. Business
Training for Staff 5. Quotable Quote
ELECT TO USE
YOUR LIBRARY
You never know what will
get you into the library for the first time. At a recent event, former
Chicago Cub star Ron Santo mentioned that he first started using the library
when he was diagnosed with diabetes. Santo said he got vital information on the
disease at the library. Whatever your information needs, elect to use the
library as one of your information sources. Call our Reference staff at (847)
923-3322.
BUSINESS PROGRAMS
Marketing
Essentials for Nonprofits
Friday,
Dec. 10
9
a.m.-noon
Adult Classroom, Central
Library
"Marketing Essentials for
Nonprofits" will lead participants through the
elements of developing marketing plans and goals. Learn about branding and how
it fosters connections between you and your donors, customers and partners.
Plus, learn about
the
best practices
online, e-mail marketing strategies and how
marketing fits into earned-income strategies. Please call the Donors Forum at
(312) 578-0175 to register and for specifics on the cost of the program.
Orientation to the
Northwest Suburban Philanthropy Center
Friday,
Dec.
10
1 p.m.-2:30
p.m.
Adult
Classroom, Central Library
The
Northwest Suburban Philanthropy Center is part of the librarys
collection, providing information on various aspects of fundraising. This
orientation will provide an overview of the
Philanthropy Centers resources and feature
instruction on how to best use the centers electronic products,
including Illinois Funding Source, Foundation Directory Online, and
WealthEngine. This program is for those working with nonprofit organizations, as
well as those who might do business with these organizations. Register by
calling the Adult Information desk at (847) 923-3349.
Tax Update
2005: Keeping More of What You Make
Wednesday, Jan. 19
7-8:30
p.m.
Rasmussen North
New tax rules and regulations often
require different tax planning strategies. Join Richard Augustine, CPA, and
others from R.J. Augustine and Associates, for a discussion of how recent
changes may help save money on your tax returns. The Jobs and Growth Tax
Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 and any proposed legislation for 2005 will be
reviewed. Register by calling the Adult Information Desk at (847) 923-3349.
BUSINESS TRAININGS
The library
has many classes geared toward enhancing professional
development. For a complete list of training opportunities, including classes in
Microsoft Windows, Outlook and Excel, link to http://www.stdl.org/programs.asp#adultprograms. Below find an
example of a free training program designed with the business community in
mind. To register, contact the Computer Services Desk at (847)
923-3352.
Searching for
Magazine Articles
Monday, Nov. 15
7 p.m
Find articles from magazines on
topics of interest. Search for current events, consumer reviews and
more.
GENERAL
BOOK SALE
Saturday, Nov. 13,
9
a.m.-2 p.m. Library Basement
(Enter through the door
on the South Side of the building, facing Dominicks.) Come early and bring
family and friends to the STDL book sale. You will find every subject, every
genre, every age level and here's the best part --- unbelievable prices (25
cents for paperbacks and 50 cents for hardcovers)!
BUSINESS
TRAINING FOR STAFF
Business Librarian Uri Toch (yours truly) has completed
a series of entrepreneurial workshops covering the major topics involved with
starting/operating a small business (finance, marketing, etc.). These workshops,
sponsored by SCORE (a branch of the U.S. Small Business Administration), are
designed to educate entrepreneurs on the many issues involved with successfully
running a business. Uri is currently working with SCORE to integrate library
resources into their workshops. Look for SCORE partnership programs at our
library, beginning in February.
MENTIONED
IN THE PRESS
Uri Toch and his wife (also a
librarian) were pleased to be mentioned in an article in the New York Times
on Saturday, Oct . 31, discussing the closing of the
Terra Museum of American Art in Chicago. They were quoted on their feelings
about the closing.
QUOTABLE
QUOTE
"It`s not what you say, it is what
they hear." Red Auerbach, former basketball coach
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