9781332169580 - A Normal Library Budget and Its Units or Expense (Classic Reprint) de Thomson, O. R. Howard (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This accessible guidebook tackles the often-overlooked issue of developing practical and sustainable budgets for libraries of all sizes. It argues that with a proper understanding of their expenses, libraries can secure the funding they need to better serve their communities. The author presents a data-driven approach to budgeting, breaking down the components of library operations into fixed and variable costs. By analyzing circulation patterns and book usage, the book provides a framework for libraries to calculate their resource requirements accurately. This approach goes beyond mere cost-cutting measures to emphasize the importance of investing in essential services, ensuring libraries can fulfill their role as educational and cultural cornerstones. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.