Administrative and Management Skills

Save Money: Using Low-Cost Library Programs to Maximize Impact

Green text reads Save More Money between a green dollar bill on the left side and a green piggy bank with a coin on the right side. Underneath, black text reads Using Low-Cost Library Programs to Maximize Impact.

This year, I’m viewing “traditional” New Year’s resolutions through a library lens. So far, we’ve explored ways to exercise more, live life to the fullest, eat healthier, and lose weight. This month, we’re looking at ways to save money. Saving more doesn’t always mean doing less. Instead of budget cuts, let’s talk about intentional spending that creates the most impact. While library budgets are unique and complicated, today’s tips apply to libraries of all sizes and situations. I’ll be looking at ways we can prioritize low-cost and no-cost programming to help stretch your budget and extend your reach.