Financial Management for Libraries
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (624 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0838915604 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Presenting financial management principles and best practices applicable to both public and academic libraries, this comprehensive text elucidates a broad array of issues crucial for those entering a managerial position. Both thorough and straightforward, Sannwald s treatmentgives readers a solid grounding in the basics of accounting and finance, with an emphasis on applicability to library management and operations;ties budgets and strategic planning to library vision, mission, goals, and objectives;discusses the roles of stakeholders such as boards, governmental/municipal bodies, the university, and the community;looks at a variety of funding sources, from tax revenue to gifts and donations, and presents sound strategies for including them when projecting income and expenses;articulates and discusses the pros and cons of various budget strategies;includes sample budgets and forms that can be customized as needed;offers expert guidance on