Financial Literacy in Public Libraries: A Guide for Building Collections: Collection Development and Management
This guide was created by the ALA Office of Research & Evaluation, and funded by the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. [New books added 6/12/25]
Collection Development and Management
Collection Development and Management
Collection Development
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Smart investing@your library® Collection ManagementLibrary tools and templates for managing a personal finance collection.
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The Basic Business Library
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ISBN: 9781598846119Publication Date: 2012A starting point for creating a business collection in the library. Includes resources on maintaining the collection once it has been established.
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Thinking Money for All Kids: Diverse and Inclusive Reads to Teach Young People about Money. A Book List for LibrariesBooks in this guide help young people explore personal
values about money, treat people from all socioeconomic backgrounds with dignity and respect,
and address the foundational concepts that comprise financial capability (defined as having the
knowledge, skills, and opportunities to earn, save, spend, invest, and share money effectively). Equally
important, the books are up-to-date (the guide focuses intently on recent titles) and a pleasure to
experience.
The guide also shares tips and resources that the librarians have collected through research and
their own experiences.