BUDGETING IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES: THE POLYTECHNIC PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

The management of the budgeting process in UK polytechnic libraries is described, with particular reference to recent changes in the organisation and governance of polytechnics and major colleges. Issues addressed include: the funding process; policy considerations in determining library budgets; the allocation of book funds; staffing and equipment budgets; the use of income; the operation of virement and carry‐forward provisions.

Citation

Brophy, P. (1991), "BUDGETING IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES: THE POLYTECHNIC PERSPECTIVE", Library Management, Vol. 12 No. 4, pp. 4-9. https://doi.org/10.1108/01435129110135824