Budget and Finance for the Library
| Cost: $350 |$400 (Non-member)|  REGISTER

Dates: April 1 –  May 12, 2018
Instructor: John Moorman
Times: This will be an online, asynchronous course.

• Sessions and materials will be made available on six sequential Mondays at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern)
• There will be a recorded lecture each week.
• Class materials, once released, will remain available throughout the duration of the course.

Course Description: To familiarize the student with the basic principles of library financial administration, including budgeting and planning within the mission and goals of the organization. Upon completion of the course the student will understand and be able to construct program, line item and capital budgets, understand the methodology involved in cost/benefit analysis, be able to read and decipher library financial and auditing documents, and work with library accounting personnel. Topics include line item, program, and capital budgets, cost benefit analysis, capital projects, and fiduciary responsibilities of individuals and entities having responsibilities for financial administration in the library. The use of Microsoft Excel at a basic level is assumed and will be needed for several class assignments.

Technology Requirements: Reliable Internet connection; Java-enabled web browser; PDF Reader; IBM Compatible PC with at least 400 MB RAM with Windows XP/7 or above or Macintosh with OS8 or above; 128 MB RAM; sound card with speakers and/or earphones; color monitor with at least 800×600 resolution. Contact: Pamela Akins, pakins@ala.org