As summer officially begins today, I though that I would post a summer update from the reference department. Right now, we are in maintenance and reading mode. This means we are slowly trying to sift our way through the stacks of library publications on our desks while also trying to prep for the coming school year (and accompanying classes.) All this reading means that occasionally you find neat resources that you really want to share with students, though it can be tricky to find the proper home for them on the library's website. However, this type of stuff is ideal for the blog, so let's start the sharing and caring!
This week's focus is on financial literacy for students. With student loans prevalent, and many students starting their first job where one has to contemplate 401K, IRAs, and retirement funds, it can be overwhelming at times to figure out where to go to get financial information and advice. Thankfully, the ACRL recently published a bang-up list of websites that students can use to help educate themselves on all of these issues and much more. Here are a few highlights from that list:
-360 Degrees of Financial Literacy: This site, sponsored by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, is an extensive resources aimed at users ages 12 and up. Another bonus? The information is organized and separated both by life stages and by topic.
-Mymoney.gov: Another site organized according to life stages, this website is hosted by the US Government and aims to improve the financial literacy of a variety of consumers. It's also available in Spanish, for those who would prefer.
-'Financial Literacy and Ignorance" Blog: Authored by Annamaria Lusardi, a researcher and professor of economics and accountancy at the George Washington School of Business, this blog touches on a variety of financial and economic issues.
Happy $$$ planning!
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