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MichiganX: Budgeting and Finance for Public Libraries

Understand financial concepts as well as effective practices in budgeting and auditing for library managers at all levels.

Budgeting and Finance for Public Libraries
4 weeks
2–3 hours per week
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Budgeting and Finance for Public Libraries

About this course

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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.

At a glance

  • Institution: MichiganX
  • Subject: Humanities
  • Level: Introductory
  • Prerequisites:
    • Basic familiarity with and access to a spreadsheet application (Excel or equivalent)
  • Language: English
  • Video Transcript: English
  • Associated programs:
  • Associated skills:Library Management, Auditing, Finance, Budgeting, Financial Statements

What you'll learn

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  • 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

Syllabus

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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

This course is part of Public Library Management Professional Certificate Program

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