[OPLINLIST] This Just In...From the State Library of Ohio: Focus On WebJunction Ohio Courses

[Jay Burton]

Spotlight On WebJunction Ohio Courses: Funding and Budgeting

For library clerk treasurers, directors or anyone interested in learning more about budgets grant writing and library funding, the online courses available for you via WebJunction Ohio are just too good to miss.   And at no cost to WebJunction account holders, it couldn’t be simpler.

Access is easy.  In fact, it takes just 3…count ‘em 3…steps.

Step One:  Visit WebJunction Ohio at   oh.webjunction.org and log in with your account.  Don’t have one?  Get one.  Just click on “Create Account” in the log in section and follow the instructions.

(Your account application has to be approved.  It isn’t instantaneous, so give it a day.)

Step Two: Once you’re logged in, select the “Course Catalog” tab.

Step Three: Find the course you want to take and follow the instructions.  

Here are two examples of what you’ll find.

Grant writing Basics
Grants are not just free money, but require an investment in planning, resources, commitment, and sustainability.  After completing this course, you will understand the following objectives:
•	Understand the basic process of grant work 
•	Realize the importance of planning for grants 
•	Recognize the steps involved in project development 
•	Be encouraged and have the confidence to know that YOU can do it 

Course Provider
LE at D - University of North Texas

The Basics of Budgeting
Running a department without understanding the budget process is like driving a car without knowing how to steer. In this course, non-financial managers will learn:
•	Concepts and techniques vital to the budget process, including: forecasting revenue and expenses
•	Choosing the best kind of budget strategy
•	Progressively measuring the success of your plan through the use of variance reports.

Course Provider
SkillSoft

Questions?  Feel free to email Jay Burton at the State Library of Ohio, jburton at sloma.state.oh.us