Lee Purdy Interim Director, Finance

In coordination with the Director, Lee is responsible for general and strategic financial analysis to aid in the development of the Library budget (approximately $31.5 million) with a focus on the materials acquisitions budget. He also serves as a liaison to Program Directors and Selectors to aid with budget questions and guidance.

Budget

• Assists with the preparation of the Library’s materials acquisition budget (approximately $12.7 million)
• Designs reports to aid in financial monitoring and planning
• Partners with several program directors to provide financial guidance for their budgets

Analysis & Planning

• Assists the Director with strategic financial planning
• Identifies, develops, and recommends suggestions for process improvements
• Develops ad hoc reports on an as-needed basis

Acquisitions

• Manages the year-end process for closing the Acquisitions budget and rolling it over into the next fiscal year
• Manages payments of electronic products and use of ProCards for Acquisitions
• Works with Selectors to manage available funds