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Book Synopsis Project Management in Libraries by : Carly Wiggins Searcy
Download or read book Project Management in Libraries written by Carly Wiggins Searcy and published by ALA Editions. This book was released on 2018-09-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A recent study showed that only 53 percent of projects come in on budget and only 49 percent on schedule. So what does it take to be an on-budget, on-time finisher? Successful project management may seem like a quixotic pursuit, but it doesn't have to be.
Book Synopsis Budgeting Basics and Beyond by : Jae K. Shim
Download or read book Budgeting Basics and Beyond written by Jae K. Shim and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-12-03 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If the very thought of budgets pushes your sanity over the limit, then this practical, easy-to-use guide is just what you need. Budgeting Basics and Beyond, Third Edition equips you with an all-in-one resource guaranteed to make the budgeting process easier, less stressful, and more effective. Written by Jae Shim and Joel Siegel, the new edition covers Balanced Scorecard, budgeting for nonprofit organizations, business simulations for executive and management training, and much more!
Download or read book Local Budgeting written by Anwar Shah and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2007 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Local budgeting serves important functions that include setting priorities, planning, financial control over inputs, management of operations and accountability to citizens. These objectives give rise to technical and policy issues that require open discussion and debate. The format of the budget document can facilitate this debate. This book provides a comprehensive treatment of all aspects of local budgeting needed to develop sound fiscal administration at the local level. Topics covered include fiscal administration, forecasting, fiscal discipline, fiscal transparency, integrity of revenue administration, budget formats, and processes including performance budgeting, and capital budgeting.
Book Synopsis Financial Management for Libraries by : William W. Sannwald
Download or read book Financial Management for Libraries written by William W. Sannwald and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2018-12-03 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 treatment gives 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 modifying budgets for windfalls and shortfalls;explains operating ratios, fiscal benchmarking, and metrics, demonstrating how to use these to effectively create and manage a budget and assess the fiscal health of the library; andadvises on how to effectively prepare and present a budget and annual financial statements to a library's governing agency. Ideal for course use, this book will also serve as a ready reference for practitioners.
Book Synopsis The Budget-Building Book for Nonprofits by : Murray Dropkin
Download or read book The Budget-Building Book for Nonprofits written by Murray Dropkin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-01-11 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This best-selling nuts-and-bolts workbook, now in its second edition, has become the gold standard for nonprofit managers and boards who must work through the budget cycle. The book offers practical tools and guidance for completing each step of the budgeting process. Designed to be comprehensive and easy to use, The Budget-Building Book for Nonprofits provides everything budgeters and nonfinancial managers need to prepare, approve, and implement their own budgets. Includes new chapters on Zero-Based and Capital Budgeting as well as an accompanying website with spreadsheets, worksheets and a new budget-building software, the CMS Nonprofit Budget Builder, designed to help you implement the concepts in the book. The software includes an expandable standard chart of accounts (COA) and will aid in building, organizing, tracking and planning budgets.
Book Synopsis ALA Handbook of Organization by : American Library Association
Download or read book ALA Handbook of Organization written by American Library Association and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Public Library Director’s Toolkit by : Kate Hall
Download or read book The Public Library Director’s Toolkit written by Kate Hall and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New public library directors quickly learn what seasoned directors already know: running a library means you’ve always got your hands full—balancing the needs of staff, patrons, facilities, library boards, and other stakeholders with professional responsibilities like community interactions, legal and financial requirements, and whole lot else that wasn’t exactly in the job description. Whether you are considering becoming a public library director, are brand new to the role, or have settled in but find yourself thinking “there’s got to be a better way,” authors Hall and Parker are here to help. This book walks you through the core components of getting up to speed and then provides templates, sample documents, checklists, and other resources that will make your job easier. Gleaned from their own decades of experience in library leadership positions, in this toolkit they - cover such key topics as employees, trustees, finances, legal issues, library policies, emergency planning, and technology; - discuss strategic planning and share advice on keeping up with trends; - offer nearly two dozen ready-to-use resources, including a Director’s Report Template, a Social Media Policy, an Employee Exit Questionnaire, a Library Cleaning Checklist, a Vision Statement worksheet, and more; and - suggest additional learning opportunities in each chapter to help you continue your learning journey. Public library directors can steer clear of common pain points by relying on the expert guidance and organizational aids in this toolkit.
Book Synopsis The Basics of Public Budgeting and Financial Management by : Charles E. Menifield
Download or read book The Basics of Public Budgeting and Financial Management written by Charles E. Menifield and published by University Press of America. This book was released on 2013-08-16 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Basics of Public Budgeting and Financial Management brings budgetary theory and practice together, filling the void between the two that has existed in the field of budgeting and public finance. This book bridges the gap by providing the reader with applications and exercises that reinforce budgetary theory. Students are given the opportunity to learn various concepts and skills necessary to succeed in the field and the exercises provided in each chapter require application of what is learned. Specifically, students will be exposed to basic budget and finance concepts, public revenue, financial management, risk assessment, cost benefit analysis, and so on. This handbook also provides great tools that allow the user to visually display budgets and other analysis. Students will gain the solid foundation needed to begin work in a budget office. Features of this second edition include enhanced data and optional in-class assignments. For ancillary materials, please contact the author at [email protected].
Author :Mattea Kramer et al /National Priorities Project Publisher :Interlink Publishing ISBN 13 :1623710022 Total Pages :185 pages Book Rating :4.6/5 (237 download)
Book Synopsis A People's Guide to the Federal Budget by : Mattea Kramer et al /National Priorities Project
Download or read book A People's Guide to the Federal Budget written by Mattea Kramer et al /National Priorities Project and published by Interlink Publishing. This book was released on 2012-08-17 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From history of the budget process to detail about the ongoing conflict in Washington, from charts explaining where every federal dollar goes to simple explanations of budget terminology, this book covers it all. A People’s Guide to the Federal Budget is for every American who wants to understand and participate in a process that affects all of us. It serves as a foundation for the novice reader, a reference tool for a more advanced audience, and is perfect for high school and college classroom use. Released to coincide with the fiscal year 2013 budget process and the 2012 presidential election, this guide includes up-to-the-minute numbers and explanation of President Obama’s 2013 budget request.
Book Synopsis Library Management 101 by : Diane L. Velasquez
Download or read book Library Management 101 written by Diane L. Velasquez and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2013-07-10 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knowing the principles of general management is both useful and necessary for LIS students, but learning management techniques specific to the world of libraries is no less important. Created to fill a surprising educational void, this edited volume focuses on best practices from library management experts teaching in LIS programs across the country. Among the many topics discussed are Classic and contemporary theories of management, and how they apply to the library Human resource planning Marketing and public relations Negotiations, mediation, and financial management of the library Facilities management Information technology management and future trends Change management and organizational culture Ethics and confidentiality In addition to providing students with a solid foundation in library management, experienced managers will also benefit from the structured, practical knowledge included in this impressive volume.
Book Synopsis Understanding Government Budgets by : R. Mark Musell
Download or read book Understanding Government Budgets written by R. Mark Musell and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009-09-10 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Budgets in the United States follow rules of presentation and use terms that make sense to few outside the world of government finance. Moreover, practices vary widely among the thousands of governments in the country, between federal, state, and local levels. Understanding Government Budgets offers detailed explanations of each of the different types of information found in budgets, featuring annotated examples from both state and local budgets, as well as the budget of the federal government. It stresses that the choices made about format and organization influence the story a budget tells about government. The goal of the book is to make the format of budgets and the information they contain accessible and understandable, helping users make better sense of government and its performance. Perfect for undergraduate or graduate level courses in budgeting and public administration, Understanding Government Budgets also makes a useful guide to budgets for the average citizen with an interest in how government operates or journalists writing about it.
Book Synopsis Library Collection Development Policy by : National Agricultural Library (U.S.)
Download or read book Library Collection Development Policy written by National Agricultural Library (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Financial Policies by : Shayne Kavanagh
Download or read book Financial Policies written by Shayne Kavanagh and published by Gfoa. This book was released on 2004 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Winning Elections and Influencing Politicians for Library Funding by : Patrick “PC” Sweeney
Download or read book Winning Elections and Influencing Politicians for Library Funding written by Patrick “PC” Sweeney and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2018-11-29 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the saying goes, all politics is local. And 90% of funding for public libraries comes from the will of local politicians and, in turn, from local voters. So it's urgent that librarians, library supporters, and anyone interested in running an election or campaign for a library understand the strategies, resources, and tactics necessary for positive political action. Whether election day is four months away or four years away, there are immediate steps library leaders and local library ballot committees should take to help secure a successful ballot initiative later. Written by two experienced library campaigners, this action-driven manual for anyone running a political campaign for libraries dives into proven successful campaigning techniques for rural, suburban, and urban settings;expert analysis on how political perceptions are formed, how political power works, and ways libraries can reach funding or political goals;starting the discussion internally;the right approach to setting up the committee structure, and identifying the core leadership team for the committee;tips on networking, cultivating good relationships with the power players in the community, and building a winning coalition;canvassing and direct voter contact;responding effectively to opposition, including voters who habitually resist taxes or library funding increases;the differences between paid media and earned media; andbest practices for marketing and message development, fundraising, volunteer engagement, and other key areas. Filled with easy to follow strategies, this book will guide ballot committees, librarians, trustees, and library advocates through the process of winning an election for funding their library. LIS students will also benefit from the early exposure to political literacy skills provided by this book.
Download or read book Statistics of Public Libraries written by and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Mobile Library Guidelines by : Ian Stringer (ALA.)
Download or read book Mobile Library Guidelines written by Ian Stringer (ALA.) and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Manual of Library Economy: Bolton, Charles Knowles. American library history. 1911.- 2. Bishop, William Warner. Library of Congress. 1911.- 3. Wyer, J.I. The state library. 1915.- 4. Wyer, J.I. The college and university library. 1911. 2d ed. 1921.- 5. Bolton, Charles Knowles. Proprietary and subscription libraries. 1912.- 6. Lord, Isabel Ely. The free public library. 1914.- 7. Ward, Gilbert O. The high school library. 1915.- 8. Johnston, R.H. Special libraries. 1915.- 9. Yust, William F. Library legislation. 1911. 2d ed. 1921.- 10. Eastman, W.R. The library building. 1912. 2d ed. 1918.- 11. Eastman, Linda A. Furniture, fixtures and equipment. 1916.- 12. Bostwick, Arthur E. Administration of a public library. 1911. 2d ed. 1920.- 13. Plummer, Mary W. Training for librarianship. 1913. 2d ed. 1920. 3d ed. rev. by Frank K. Walter. 1923.- 14. Baldwin, Emma V. Library service, ed. by Frank P. Hill. 1914.- 15. Eastman, Linda A. Branch libraries and other distributing agencies. 1911. Rev. ed. 1923.- 16. Bascom, Elva L. Book selection. 1915. Rev. 1922.- 17. Hopper, F.F. Order and accession department. 1911. 2d ed. 1916.- 18. Bacon, Corinne. Classification. 1916.- 19. Howe, Harriet E. The catalog. 1921.- 20. Rathbone, Josephine Adams. Shelf department. 1911. 2d ed. 1918.- 21. Vitz, Carl P.P. Loan work. 1914.- 22. Richardson, E.C. The reference department. 1911.- 23. Wyer, J.I. Government documents (state and city) 1915. U.S. Government documents (federal, state, and city) Rev. ed. 1922.- 24. Mudge, Isadore Gilbert. Bibliography. 1915.- 25. Pamphlets and minor library material. 1917.- 26. Bailey, Arthur L. Bookbinding. 1911.- 27. Wynkoop, Asa. Commissions, state aid, and state agencies. 1913. Rev. 1923 by : American Library Association
Download or read book Manual of Library Economy: Bolton, Charles Knowles. American library history. 1911.- 2. Bishop, William Warner. Library of Congress. 1911.- 3. Wyer, J.I. The state library. 1915.- 4. Wyer, J.I. The college and university library. 1911. 2d ed. 1921.- 5. Bolton, Charles Knowles. Proprietary and subscription libraries. 1912.- 6. Lord, Isabel Ely. The free public library. 1914.- 7. Ward, Gilbert O. The high school library. 1915.- 8. Johnston, R.H. Special libraries. 1915.- 9. Yust, William F. Library legislation. 1911. 2d ed. 1921.- 10. Eastman, W.R. The library building. 1912. 2d ed. 1918.- 11. Eastman, Linda A. Furniture, fixtures and equipment. 1916.- 12. Bostwick, Arthur E. Administration of a public library. 1911. 2d ed. 1920.- 13. Plummer, Mary W. Training for librarianship. 1913. 2d ed. 1920. 3d ed. rev. by Frank K. Walter. 1923.- 14. Baldwin, Emma V. Library service, ed. by Frank P. Hill. 1914.- 15. Eastman, Linda A. Branch libraries and other distributing agencies. 1911. Rev. ed. 1923.- 16. Bascom, Elva L. Book selection. 1915. Rev. 1922.- 17. Hopper, F.F. Order and accession department. 1911. 2d ed. 1916.- 18. Bacon, Corinne. Classification. 1916.- 19. Howe, Harriet E. The catalog. 1921.- 20. Rathbone, Josephine Adams. Shelf department. 1911. 2d ed. 1918.- 21. Vitz, Carl P.P. Loan work. 1914.- 22. Richardson, E.C. The reference department. 1911.- 23. Wyer, J.I. Government documents (state and city) 1915. U.S. Government documents (federal, state, and city) Rev. ed. 1922.- 24. Mudge, Isadore Gilbert. Bibliography. 1915.- 25. Pamphlets and minor library material. 1917.- 26. Bailey, Arthur L. Bookbinding. 1911.- 27. Wynkoop, Asa. Commissions, state aid, and state agencies. 1913. Rev. 1923 written by American Library Association and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
