{"product_id":"crash-course-in-library-budgeting-glen-e-holt-9781440834745","title":"Crash Course in Library Budgeting and Finance","description":"\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Glen Holt, Leslie Holt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1440834741\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781440834745\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/22\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 218\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.90h x 8.40w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2017","brand":"Glen Holt","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43983296266495,"sku":"9781440834745","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_01814896-3f6e-498c-9c95-df5c6e72a145.jpg?v=1683265799","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/crash-course-in-library-budgeting-glen-e-holt-9781440834745","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}