Helping Entrepreneurial Communities Thrive With NC LIVE
NCLA 2023 Conference
Our Panelists
Morgan Ritchie-Baum
Mimi Curlee
Matt Phillips
Wake Forest University
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Buncombe County Public Library
Question 1
There’s not always a clear path to business librarianship.
How did you fall into business librarianship?
How did that benefit your career?
Question 2
Small businesses are often seen as the backbone of the community.
How does your library keep up with providing help to entrepreneurs?
How can libraries use the relationships they build in the business community to advocate?
Question 3
In what ways can public libraries tailor their business database offerings to cater to the specific needs of their local entrepreneurial community?
What types of databases are most valuable in this context?
What is the specific impact of these resources?
Question 4
Business databases are often seen as more relevant to academic libraries than public libraries.
Why should public librarians learn how to use these resources?
And what advice would you give to any librarian looking to build this skill set?
Q & A
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Bonus Question!
What strategies can public libraries use to educate local entrepreneurs on the value of using business databases for market research, competitor analysis, and business planning?