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Making Cities Stronger: Public Library Contributions to Local Economic Development
December 1, 2006
Urban Institute researcher, Carlos Manjarrez, highlights the findings of the ULC publication, Making Cities Stronger: Public Library Contributions to Local Economic Development which include:
- Early literacy and school readiness
- Workforce development
- Small business support
- Physical development
After each segment, the distinguished panelists weigh in on the role of public libraries in local economic development initiatives:
- Kay Due, Manager Public Services, Central Library, Memphis Public Library
- Jill Nishi, Program Manager, U.S. Library Program, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- Randy Pye, Mayor, Centennial, Colorado
- Woody Sanders, Professor, Urban Studies, University of Texas – San Antonio
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