{"product_id":"crash-course-in-library-budgeting-and-finance-paperback","title":"Crash Course in Library Budgeting and Finance - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGlen Holt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLeslie Holt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConcise, informative, and well-indexed, this book helps readers get the \"big picture\" as well as the considerable number of details involved in managing the finances for a library.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor all libraries, money is critical to decision-making about technology, staffing, and collections. As a result, informed budgeting is critically important for any library to succeed. This book explains library finance in a practical, engaging way, using examples of real situations in different types of libraries to teach key points. Written by authors with years of experience in budgeting and financial planning within a variety of library settings and in teaching library management or fundraising at the university level, \u003ci\u003eCrash Course in Library Budgeting and Finance\u003c\/i\u003e makes it painless to learn how to properly manage money in any library environment. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book addresses the entire process of financial planning, from a general, conceptual overview of library budgeting to the details of generating and spending income, and describes best practices for implementing financial controls. Subjects covered include building construction and capital projects, fund raising, capital campaigns, moving to fee-based services, extending and developing earned income, financial best practices, and assessment and evaluation. The authors also make recommendations regarding when and how to share relevant financial information throughout the organization and with constituents throughout the book.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlen E. Holt\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, consults as a policymaking and planning consultant for historical societies, foundations, libraries, museums, and private-sector companies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeslie Edmonds Holt\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is president and CEO of Holt Consulting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 218\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 10.9 x 8.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 22, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42103465640071,"sku":"9781440834745","price":93.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/e3a2d5c1c6d38d1e23cded00031a909c.webp?v=1732414032","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/crash-course-in-library-budgeting-and-finance-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}