Budget and
Finance for the Library
Dates: September 2 - October 7, 2008
Times: Online
synchronous sessions Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm Central time
Instructor: Robert H. Burger, Ph.D., CPA, Professor Emeritus, UIUC Library
Cost: $300
Intended audience: CPLA program
candidates; librarians and information professionals needing training in library
budget and finance topics.
Purpose of the course: 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 candidate is expected to be able to develop program
budgets, conduct operational analysis for budget forecasting, develop capital
budgets, conduct cost/benefit analyses, and work with accounting personnel.
Topics include line item, program, and capital budgets, cost benefit analysis,
performance measures and operations indicators, capital projects, and fiduciary
responsibilities of the library director, trustees, and others having
responsibilities for financial administration in the library. The use of
Microsoft Excel is assumed and will be used at a level appropriate for someone
who has basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Delivery format: The course will be conducted via the same technology
used by the Graduate School of Library and Information Science online education
program (LEEP). The course will consist of 6 live synchronous sessions of 2
hours each for a total of 12 direct contact hours. Students will also be expected
to participate asynchronously during the 6 weeks via discussion boards, which
will add another 2-3 contact hours to the course.
Technology Requirements: Participants will need a reliable Internet
connection via modem, ISDN, DSL, cable or other dedicated connectivity. A 28.8
or higher speed modem and SLIP, PPP, or other TCP/IP connectivity is required.
Software requirements include a Java enabled Web Browser, Real Player software,
and Adobe Reader. Hardware requirements are: an IBM compatible Pentium II or
greater (at least 400mhz) with Windows 98/ME/2000/XP - or - Macintosh with OS
8 (or a more recent MacOS); 128MB RAM memory; a sound card with speakers and/or
earphones; and a color monitor with at least 800x600 resolution.
Registration
To enroll in this course, please complete
this REGISTRATION FORM
If you have questions, please contact Marianne Steadley, 217/244-2751 or steadley@illinois.edu.
