Financial Management of Libraries and Information Centers

Covering everything from auditing and budgeting to contracts, revenue and expenditures, forecasting, and ethics in financial management, this book addresses the full spectrum of topics and skills needed by today's library managers.

• Addresses a topic of growing concern to library managers that is applicable to all types of libraries

• Offers readers a formal, comprehensive introduction to financial management—not just an aspect such as cost benefit analysis, budgeting, or fundraising

• Includes forms and worksheets that help readers better understand the concepts

• Supplies clear and detailed explanations of financial concepts and practical applications