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It's not the dollars, it's the politics

It's not the dollars, it's the politics Purpose – The purpose of this article is to discuss library budgets. Design/methodology/approach – Provides a viewpoint on library budgets. Findings – Librarians must accept much of the burden for our condition. We have not been politically effective; we have not adequately made our case; we have not proposed the new program or project that will open the door to a brighter future. We can do better; it is time to get about it. Originality/value – Provides a viewpoint on library budgets. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png The Bottom Line Managing Library Finances Emerald Publishing

It's not the dollars, it's the politics

James W. Marcum
The Bottom Line Managing Library Finances , Volume 20 (4): 4 – Nov 20, 2007
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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2007 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
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0888-045X
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10.1108/08880450710844003
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Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to discuss library budgets. Design/methodology/approach – Provides a viewpoint on library budgets. Findings – Librarians must accept much of the burden for our condition. We have not been politically effective; we have not adequately made our case; we have not proposed the new program or project that will open the door to a brighter future. We can do better; it is time to get about it. Originality/value – Provides a viewpoint on library budgets.

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The Bottom Line Managing Library Finances – Emerald Publishing

Published: Nov 20, 2007

Keywords: Libraries; Budgets

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