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Effective Financial Planning for Library and Informationby Duncan McKay
Europa Publications 2003; US$ 42.00This title is a concise guide to financial planning, with definitions of financial terms and the key processes involved, which also provides tips on how to present your budget most effectively to secure funding. more...
The Finance Of Public Librariesby John T. Furlong
Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2002; US$ 199.00Although it?s been over a year in the making, the timing of the release of this issue of the journal could not be more appropriate. The recent economic downturn has left public libraries scrambling, to find not only alternative sources for funding, but also proof for taxpayers of the worth of their local libraries. more...
National leadership grantsby Timothy Cole; Sarah Shreeves
Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2004; US$ 199.00Its National Leadership Grant (NLG) program is one of the many ways in which the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) supports the development of innovative new projects and services by the museum, library, and archival community in the USA. Over the course of the NLG program, collaboration has emerged as one of the several strategic approaches that engender success. Digital projects, which can be complex in execution and which often require a diverse range of skills and resources, benefit especially from collaborative approaches. The IMLS NLG program has encouraged a wide range of collaborations, across a diversity of organization types and at a diversity of levels. more...
Influence of Funding on Advances in Librarianshipby Danuta A. Nitecki
Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2008; US$ 114.95Addresses the influence of research funding on advances in libraries and librarianship from two perspectives: funding agents and specific initiatives. more...
Grantsmanship for Small Libraries and School Library Media Centersby Sylvia D. Hall-Ellis; Doris Meyer; Frank W Hoffmann
ABC-CLIO 1999; US$ 56.00Need extra funding for your library or for another educational project? Check this handy guide. Designed for educators and administrators in school and small public libraries, this book is filled with the practical information you need to prepare and execute a successful grant proposal. Learn what types of grants are available and which ones are most suitable to your needs, then follow the step-by-step guidelines for locating sources and securing grants. A wealth of examples, anecdotes, and suggestions will help you through the process. Also included are an annotated bibliography of resources and lists of helpful Internet sites. more...
English/British Naval History to 1815by EUGENE RASOR
ABC-CLIO 2004; US$ 185.00The English/British have always been known as the sailor race with hearts of oak: the Royal Navy as the Senior Service and First Line of Defense. It facilitated the motto: The sun never set on the British Empire. The Royal Navy has exerted a powerful influence on Great Britain, its Empire, Europe, and, ultimately, the world. This superior annotated bibliography supplies entries that explore the influence of the English/British Navy through its history.||This survey will provide a major reference guide for students and scholars at all levels. It incorporates evaluative, qualitative, and critical analysis processes, the essence of historical scholarship. Each one of the 4,124 annotated entries is evaluated, assessed, analyzed, integrated, and... more...
Go Get That Grant!by Gail Staines
Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc. 2010; US$ 39.99In this practical, how-to guide for those interested in writing, procuring, and implementing grants, the author shares her 20+ years of experience successfully procuring and implementing foundation and government grants. From gathering basic information about an organization through accepting and implementing the grant award, expert advice is provided then illustrated through step-by-step guides along with numerous examples. Information about types of grants available through government agencies and foundations, as well as how to locate funding opportunities, is provided. The processes of identifying a fundable project and how to carefully select potential sources of funding are explained. Proven writing strategies show how to make your grant... more...
The Frugal Librarianby Carol Smallwood
ALA Editions 2011; US$ 34.00This collection speaks to universal concerns, presenting creative and resourceful solutions from dozens of librarians representing a wide variety of institutions. more...
Winning Library Grantsby Herbert B. Landau
ALA Editions 2011; US$ 48.00Whether you?re a newbie taking on the process for the first time or an experienced administrator looking to shore up finances, this book will help you find the dollars your library needs. more...
Librarian's Handbook for Seeking, Writing, and Managing Grantsby Sylvia D. Hall-Ellis; Stacey L. Bowers
ABC-CLIO 2011; US$ 50.00As times get tougher, grants become increasingly important to librarians seeking to maintain and expand facilities, programs, and resources. Unfortunately, tough times also mean tighter money and more hands reaching for the grants that do exist. Fortunately, there are things that can be done to enhance your institution's chances of getting the funds it needs. more...









