Abstract

Describes the management of a learning resource center (LRC) budget. Topics discussed include controlling a budget, keeping records, managing grants, managing petty cash, responding to unexpected expenses, managing capital outlay dollars, managing insurance, balancing budgets, budget stretching strategies, and fund raising. (JLB)

Citation

McLaren, M.B. (1994). The Miracle of Money! Managing LRC Budgets, Funds and Fund Raising. TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 39(3), 12-16. Retrieved March 23, 2023 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/164628/.

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Keywords

• Budgeting
• Elementary Secondary Education
• Fund Raising
• Grants
• Learning Resources Centers
• Library Administration
• Library Expenditures
• Media Specialists
• Money Management
• Recordkeeping
• Resource Allocation
• School Libraries