Thursday, November 7, 2024, 1-3:30pm Eastern
Free & online
Co-sponsored by ALA-Libraries Build Business and Creative Startups-Libraries as Launchpads
(The recording of the keynote didn’t get downloaded properly, our apologies.)
| TIME (ET) | AGENDA ITEM | PRESENTER(S) |
| 1:00-1:10 | Welcome & Poll Question | |
| 1:10-1:50 | Keynote speaker | Dan and Kelsey Innovation Works |
| 1:50-2:00 | Keynote Q&A | |
| 2:00-2:05 | Intro to Lightning Rounds / Presenters | |
| 2:05-2:15 | Support Social Entrepreneurs: Opportunities for Academic Librarians to Aid Social Value Ventures | Elizabeth O’Brien University of Toronto |
| 2:15-2:25 | Library Access for Nonprofits: Connecting Organizations to Resources through Library Workshops | Jackie Eagleson Appalachian State University |
| 2:25 – 2:35 | INTERMISSION | |
| 2:35-2:37 | Intro/ Welcome back | |
| 2:37-2:55 | Utilizing Community Partnerships and Library Customers | Peter Bour and Dave Siders, Cincinnati-Hamilton County Public Library |
| 2:55-3:05 | Launching Success: Introducing “Keys to Starting a Business” | Michelle Doshi Glenview Public Library |
| 3:05-3:15 | Driving Social Impact: A Librarian’s Partnership with VITA for Community Tax Assistance | Lanyi “Summer” Peng California State University |
| 3:15-3:25 | Networking | |
| 3:25-3:30 | Wrap-up | |
The conference theme, “Impact Innovators: Driving Change Through Social Entrepreneurship,” underscores the crucial role libraries play in empowering entrepreneurs who are dedicated to solving social, economic, health, or environmental problems in their communities. This event will explore the innovative ways libraries can support these influential leaders by providing the knowledge, resources, and networks needed to advance their social impact initiatives.
Attendees will gain insights into the diverse needs of social entrepreneurs and learn about both established and emerging strategies for libraries to enhance their support for these changemakers. The conference will also offer a platform for library staff to reflect on how social entrepreneurship aligns with their institution’s mission and how they can best allocate resources to nurture these drivers of societal transformation.