Financial Management for Libraries by Sannwald, William W.

Financial Management for Libraries

Presenting financial management principles and best practices applicable to both public and academic libraries, this comprehensive text...
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Author: William W. Sannwald
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Language: English
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Financial Management for Libraries by Sannwald, William W.

Financial Management for Libraries

$1,654.78

Financial Management for Libraries

$1,654.78
Author: William W. Sannwald
Format: Paperback
Language: English

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; and
  • advises on how to effectively prepare and present a budget and annual financial statements to a library's governing agency.


Author: William W. Sannwald
Publisher: ALA Neal-Schuman
Published: 03/19/2018
Pages: 216
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.40w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780838915608


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 09/01/2018 pg. 65

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