Budget & Finance
Guide to Budget & Finance Resources
The budget is the backbone of library operations. It is what ties together the short-, medium-, and long-range goals, all of which help to fulfill the organization's vision and mission.Getting started with budgets
- Developing the Library Budget: a great introduction to the budget process
- Creating a Monthly Budget Using Excel: step-by-step instruction to create an excel spreadsheet
- Writing a Technology Budget: Ideas in Action Chart: from MaintainIT
- The Costs and Benefits of Technology and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): MaintainIT defines the terms and key actions
Approaching funding authorities
- Budget Presentation Example: how libraries can present their strategic plan and budget details
- Budget Presentation Template: use these templates to create a great presentation and advocate for your library
Financial laws and policies
- Library Law: Budgeting, Appropriate and Levying: review of the procedures for both local libraries and library districts in Illinois
- Get guidance from these financial policies for libraries in Georgia:
Other budget topics
- Vendor Selection and Management: tips from MaintainIT
- Review of other states: review of the main funding source of libraries in 50 states
See also: Guide to Strategic Planning Resources
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Leveraging Funding to Enhance Broadband Access
From Sept/Oct 2009 issue of Public Libraries. A study of whether membership in Indiana's Public Library Internet Consortium is helping public libraries leverage state and federal funds to maximize their broadband connectivity. |
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Libraries to the Rescue - Summary of Podcasts
Notes summarizing a set of podcasts recorded by IMLS with five state library agencies around the country, discussing steps being taken to help communities in the recent economic downturn. |
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The Costs and Benefits of Technology
From the MaintainIT Planning for Success Cookbook section on Planning and Decision Making. |
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Why Public Libraries Close (Webinar)
Webinar archive and additional resources. |
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Budget Presentation Example
An example of how libraries can present their strategic plan and budget details. |
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