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Peer reviewedCrowe, William J. – College and Research Libraries, 1982
This article reviews the key features of zero base budgeting as a budgeting/planning system, discusses the applications of ZBB reported in the literature, and summarizes its special benefits and problems for libraries. Fifteen references are included. (Author/RAA)
Descriptors: Budgeting, Library Administration, Library Expenditures, Library Planning
Peer reviewedRobinson, Barbara M.; Robinson, Sherman – Library Trends, 1994
Discusses strategic planning in libraries and outlines a cost-finding methodology to help library administrators practice strategic budgeting. Highlights include identifying products and services; types of budgets; types of costs; creating an enhanced operating budget; creating a program budget; and outputs and unit costs. (Contains six…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Costs, Library Administration, Library Planning
Matthews, Joseph R. – Computers in Libraries, 1991
Discusses some of the factors that librarians should consider when planning to automate their libraries. These factors include vendor and systems selection; equipment; support; additional costs; and time. Seven tips to avoid common automation pitfalls are also given. (MAB)
Descriptors: Costs, Databases, Evaluation Criteria, Guidelines
