UKSG Money Matters: An Introduction to Financial Planning

Summary

A one-day seminar aimed at librarians, publishers and intermediaries who want to gain a basic understanding of the overarching financial planning strategies and structures which govern the ways in which the various sectors work and interact.

The UKSG is able to call on the extensive experience of its members in sourcing expert speakers from the various sectors of the information industry to present a practical overview of all aspects of financial resource management.

Why you should attend  

To exchange views and experience.  We will also identify and discuss areas where the financial planning structures and practices of the various sectors intersect and consider how they might be made to work together more effectively.

The event will draw on audience experience and will discuss potential problem areas posed by the different financial strategies/procedures within the various sectors as described by the speakers with a view to promoting greater mutual awareness and understanding which will help us identify ways of working together more effectively.

Course level and previous knowledge required

This seminar is designed particularly for those who are new to the sector and would also be beneficial for librarians working towards Chartership.

Learning objectives

• Library financial planning cycles
• Subscription agent financial planning cycles
• Publisher financial planning cycles
• How the respective planning cycles interact.