Effective Financial Planning for Library and Information Services (Aslib Know How Guides) - Softcover

McKay, Duncan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0851423450 ISBN 13: 9780851423456

Publisher: Aslib, 1995

Synopsis

This title is a concise guide to financial planning, with definitions of financial terms and the key processes involved, which also provides tips on how to present your budget most effectively to secure funding. As pressures of business increasingly affect all information functions, it has become ever more important to be able to justify the costs involved in running any form of information function. This second edition covers budgetary implications related to developments in information source provision.

About this title

Review

'... a good overview for decision makers who need background knowledge and a good starting point for those new to the field.' - The International Journal for Library and Information Services

' ... a much needed guide to an essential element of any manager's responsibility.' - Managing Information; September 95-2: 9

'An impressive overview of financial issues in the library or information unit.' - Information Research, 9(1)

Synopsis

This work looks at the basic tools with which to manage the overall information unit finance process. It covers budgeting, costing, financial reporting and accounting, software packages, sample budget submissions, use of spreadsheets, and provides a list of useful organizations.

Edition details

• Publisher: Aslib
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0851423450
• ISBN 13: 9780851423456
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 59