Embedded Business Librarianship: building transformative connections with your public library's business community will deliver the actionable steps that public libraries can take to begin Embedded Business Librarianship in their library and community. Taken from experience, the best approaches to developing sustainable partnerships in the business community, building new patron loyalty, and creating dynamic digital and library initiatives will be described. Additionally, the reader will learn step-by-step instructions for becoming embedded, as well as examples of successful workshops and programs. This book will equip the library professional with the tools to become a participatory librarian that is dedicated to the success of the community’s small business owners, professionals, and job seekers. After reading Embedded Business Librarianship: building transformative connections with your public library’s business community, the library professional will be able to: Understand his/her role as an Embedded Business Librarian: what it is, what it is not, and its goals Acquaint himself/herself with the library’s business community through preliminary research and networking in order to begin implementing the position as detailed in a five-step process Become a liaison that ensures clear and effective communication between the library, business community, and organizations Position himself/herself as a local expert, speaker, and trainer that brings values to businesses and careers Create continuing engagement and educational opportunities with the community through digital initiatives and in-library events and workshops Utilize the recommended resources, books, blogs, training, and networking opportunities for further growth within the Embedded Business Librarian position Speaking to beginners as well as those who may already have a background in business reference or outreach, this book introduces the concept of embedded business librarianship, emphasizing how it extends beyond outreach to include integration with the business community; discusses how the embedded business librarian not only cultivates awareness of the library’s resources and expertise, but is also a valued contributor to the business community’s conversation; recommends research sources and strategies for learning the needs, goals, and partnership opportunities of the local business community; outlines a five-step process for reaching out to organizations, businesses, and professionals to cement long-lasting ties; details the important differences between business owners, professionals, and job seekers, offering guidance on the best ways to approach and engage them as well as techniques for forming sustainable partnerships with each group; shows how to create a co-working space, illustrated using real life examples from libraries that have created their own business spaces for networking and collaboration; and talks about the importance of continuing education for the embedded business librarian, highlighting books, blogs, podcasts, news sources, online training, librarian support groups, and other avenues for expanding one’s expertise. Loaded with recommended practices for increasing engagement and developing courses and programs for business owners, professionals, and job seekers in the community, this book points the way towards making the library an integral part of the business community in ways that are realistic and sustainable.