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Hoffman, Herbert H. – 1977
A simple and cheap manual double entry continuous transaction posting system with running balances is developed for bookkeeping by small libraries. A very small library may operate without any system of fiscal control but when a library's budget approaches three figures, some kind of bookkeeping must be introduced. To maintain control over his…
Descriptors: Accounting, Bookkeeping, Budgeting, Budgets
Cargill, Jennifer – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1988
Discusses the importance of educating library patrons about the library's finances and the impact of budget constraints and the escalating cost of serials on materials acquisition. Steps that can be taken in educating patrons by interpreting and publicizing financial information are suggested. (MES)
Descriptors: Budgets, Library Acquisition, Library Administration, Library Expenditures
Roberts, Stephen A. – 1998
This book highlights the importance of good financial and cost management in libraries and information centers to make best use of available resources, and illustrates how to maintain user services. The book applies current research and theory of financial management techniques to situations faced in libraries and information services. Eight…
Descriptors: Costs, Information Services, Library Administration, Library Expenditures
Stoffle, Carla – Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science, 1991
Discusses creativity as an essential component of effective library management. Creative organizations are characterized as encouraging staff to take calculated risks and tolerating their failures; structuring work groups to maximize creativity; investing in staff development; providing adequate resources for programs and staff; and hiring highly…
Descriptors: Creativity, Failure, Group Structure, Library Administration
Byerly, Greg – Computers in Libraries, 1990
Suggests guidelines to be followed by library administrators and managers to deal effectively with changes caused by the introduction of automation or technology projects within a library. The need for planning is emphasized, staff participation is stressed, adequate training and preparation are discussed, and financial planning is considered.…
Descriptors: Change, Change Strategies, Guidelines, Library Administration
Tuten, Jane H., Comp.; Jones, Beverly, Comp. – 1995
Libraries have always had to determine how to allocate resources for the purpose of purchasing materials. As budgets shrink and as information becomes more open, objective methods of allocating funds become more attractive. This Clip Note examines the use of formulas in the smaller institution academic environment. It identifies elements used in…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Budgeting, College Libraries, Higher Education
Warner, Alice Sizer – 1998
This manual for librarians offers both background information and practical advice on library budgeting. Seven chapters make up this book: (1) Numbers, Your Library, and You; (2) Kinds of Budgets; (3) Measuring Ourselves; (4) Alternate Resources: Grants and Endowments; (5) More Alternate Resources: Volunteers, Fund Raising; (6) Fees for Library…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Budgets, Fees, Financial Support
Hayes, Sherman, Ed. – 1978
Although appropriate for all librarians, this primer is aimed at beginning librarians and students pursuing library science degrees, and covers 150 terms used in most libraries. The purpose of the primer is to encourage its readers to analyze their use of the defined business terms and to expose them to new and applicable terminology. The work…
Descriptors: Accounting, Business Communication, Glossaries, Language Usage
Lewis, David W. – Library Journal, 1991
Suggests strategies to help middle managers in libraries cope with difficult financial times. Highlights include resource allocations; the importance of change to prevent a decline in quality and to demonstrate some degree of control; the need to control both financial and staff resources; and providing vision for the future. (LRW)
Descriptors: Change Agents, Financial Needs, Futures (of Society), Guidelines
Buckingham, Betty Jo; McCurdy, Susan – 1994
As a result of an Iowa state mandate for budgeting of school library media centers, the publication "Planning the School Library Media Center Budget" was updated in 1991. Since that time, the Uniform Financial Accounting's document has phased in a management information system which includes different numbers and dimensions from those…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, Learning Resources Centers
Idaho State Library, Boise. – 1996
This new edition of the "Idaho Library Laws" contains changes through the 1996 legislative session and includes "Idaho Code" sections that legally affect city, school-community or district libraries, or the Idaho State Library. These sections include the basic library laws in "Idaho Code" Title 33, Chapters 25, 26,…
Descriptors: Laws, Legal Responsibility, Libraries, Library Administration
Cargill, Jennifer – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1987
Provides a detailed guide to preparing library budgets and describes several types of budgets. Steps to preparing a final document are outlined, including identifying objectives, assessing and prioritizing needs, data collection and analysis, presentation to the funding agency, and evaluation and monitoring of the final budget. (CLB)
Descriptors: Accounting, Budgeting, Cost Effectiveness, Data Analysis
Martin, Murray S. – 1995
This guide discusses how collections budgets are planned, built, defended, and implemented. Each topic is illustrated with sample budgets and allocations typical of academic and public libraries serving their respective communities. Step-by-step guidance is offered to administrators and boards for meeting patrons' needs while addressing today's…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Accounting, Budgeting, Budgets
Lewis, Eleanor J.; And Others – Library Administration & Management, 1993
Shows how libraries can save money and energy with energy-efficient technologies, improving maintenance, and encouraging staff efforts to conserve energy. Specific techniques such as life-cycle cost analysis and energy audits focusing on lighting, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and water efficiency are described. Funding options and…
Descriptors: Building Operation, Climate Control, Cost Effectiveness, Energy Audits
Jeavons, Thomas H. – 1994
In the context of faster growth of community information needs and demands than growth of public funds, questions about where new resources can be found are the subject of much discussion within the library profession. This report is an attempt to raise questions and clarify issues that should be considered in advance of the formulation of library…
Descriptors: Costs, Endowment Funds, Financial Support, Fund Raising
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