你将学到什么
Budgeting and financial concepts and terms as they apply to public libraries
How to analyze financial reports
The decision making and strategies that go into creating a budget
Best practices in establishing financial controls and procedures
How today’s financial decisions can impact future sustainability of your organization
How to develop a financial forecast
课程概况
Money isn’t generally the first topic that comes to mind when thinking about libraries, however it is a critical resource that touches every aspect of the organization. Whether you are an aspiring manager or a library director, it is important that your organization’s finances are aligned with your service goals and priorities.
This course, part of the Public Library Management Professional Certificate program, will help you understand how to build a budget, read financial reports, and plan for the long-term sustainability of your library.
课程大纲
Lessons:
1. Introduction
2. Starting with a Piece of the Budget
3. Expenditures
4. Forecasting Expenditures
5. Revenues
6. Building the Budget
7. Financial Management, Auditing, and Control
8. Planning for the Future
预备知识
Basic familiarity with and access to a spreadsheet application (Excel or equivalent)
