Financial Management for Libraries Sannwald Paperback 9780838915608

Financial Management for LibrariesAuthor(s): William W. Sannwald\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Association of College & Research Libraries, United States\nImprint: Association of College & Research Libraries\nISBN-13: 9780838915608, 978-0838915608\nSynopsis\nPresenting 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:\n\ngives readers a solid grounding in the basics of accounting and finance, with an emphasis on applicability to library management and operations;\nties budgets and strategic planning to library vision, mission, goals, and objectives;\ndiscusses the roles of stakeholders such as boards, governmental/municipal bodies, the university, and the community;\nlooks at a variety of funding sources, from tax revenue to gifts and donations, and presents sou.