After 3 years, the Project Compass initiative funded by IMLS has come to a close. This document reviews the impact of the program on communities across the U.S.

Slides, links, and associated resources shared at the April 2012 Project Compass National Convening in Arlington, VA.

Overview of Arizona's application for BTOP stimulus grant fundings (Round 2) and narrated slideshow on workforce recovery efforts in Arizona.

Description of ASL's new program, Resource Assistance in Seeking Employment (RAISE), and overview of other state e-resources for job seekers and small businesses

This 18-page report summarizes the key activities, accomplishments and learning from the one-year IMLS grant-funded project to support libraries providing direction in tough times.

Overview of grant-funded 2010-11 Literacy and Workforce Development Initiative

Overview of a number of programs happening in Colorado, including "E-Train," job search and small business help, and advocacy with "economic gardening"

Overview of BTOP grant, economic gardening, building awareness of library services, partnerships, and resources for job seekers

Oklahoma libraries may benefit from BTOP proposal for better broadband access and computer hubs.

Project Compass collected responses from 51 states to form this summary profile of the current state of patron workforce recovery needs and library responses to those needs.