Center For Research Libraries

Organization Overview

Center For Research Libraries is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1950. According to its NTEE Classification (B02) the organization is classified as: Management & Technical Assistance, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Center For Research Libraries employed 70 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Research Libraries is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Center For Research Libraries generated $9.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.6m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO FOSTER AND ADVANCE SCHOLARLY AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ACQUISITIONS - THIS PROGRAM CONSISTS OF ACTIVITIES SUPPORTING THE ACQUISITION AND PROCESSING OF COLLECTION MATERIALS, INCLUDING SURVEYING OF MEMBERS ON COLLECTION NEEDS, SELECTION AND SUBSCRIPTION COSTS, ORDERING, TRANSPORTING AND RECEIVING MATERIALS.


AREA MICROFORM PROJECTS (AMPS) - THIS PROGRAM INVOLVES SPECIFIC SUPPORT FOR THE AREA MICROFORM PROJECTS AND OTHER SELF-FUNDED AREA STUDIES PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN BY THE CENTER FOR PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE IDENTIFICATION AND PROCUREMENT OF MATERIALS FOR PRESERVATION, MICROFILMING AND DIGITIZATION AS WELL AS CONVERSION AND CATALOGING OF THOSE MATERIALS.CONVERSION OF MATERIALS - THE CENTER PRESERVES UNIQUE AND AT-RISK CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL MATERIALS THROUGH MICROFILMING AND DIGITAL CONVERSION. MATERIALS ARE ORGANIZED, ANALYZED, COLLATED AND SHIPPED TO AND FROM SERVICE PROVIDERS BY THE CENTER AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. FILM AND DIGITAL COPIES ARE PRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED.COLLECTIONS STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE - THE CENTER MAINTAINS ACTIVE AND INACTIVE COLLECTIONS CONSISTING OF AN ESTIMATED FIVE MILLION VOLUMES OR EQUIVALENTS IN ITS REPOSITORY FACILITY. THESE COLLECTIONS ARE IN PAPER, MICROFORM AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA. ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH STORAGE AND PHYSICAL MAINTENANCE OF THE CENTER'S FILM AND PAPER COLLECTIONS INCLUDE SORTING, SHELVING, LABELING, HOUSING, BINDING CONSERVATION WORK. ALSO INCLUDED ARE THE COSTS OF MAINTAINING, MONITORING AND IMPROVING THE PORTION OF THE BUILDING DEDICATED TO COLLECTIONS STORAGE, INCLUDING CLIMATE CONTROL AND OTHER FUNCTIONS.LICENSING NEGOTIATIONS - THE CENTER IDENTIFIES ELECTRONIC DATABASES AND DATASETS OF POTENTIAL INTEREST TO MEMBER INSTITUTIONS; NEGOTIATES WITH THEIR PUBLISHER AND VENDORS TERMS FOR THE SUBSCRIPTION AND PURCHASE OF THOSE DATABASES ON BEHALF OF THE CENTER MEMBERS; AND PROVIDES TO APPROPRIATE PERSONNEL AT MEMBER LIBRARIES INFORMATION ON THE VALUE, LIMITATIONS, AND TERMS OF ACCESS FOR THOSE ELECTRONIC RESOURCES. IN SOME INSTANCES, THE CENTER ALSO INVOICES MEMBER LIBRARIES FOR THEIR PURCHASE/SUBSCRIPTION TO THE ELECTRONIC RESOURCES, AND DISBURSES FUNDS DUE TO THE PUBLISHERS/VENDORS.GRANTS - THE CENTER RECEIVES GRANTS TO FUND PRESERVATION, CATALOGING, UNION LISTS, ACQUISITIONS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES, EITHER INDEPENDENTLY OR AS A PARTNER IN COOPERATIVE PROJECTS. THESE GRANTS ARE NORMALLY FROM PRIVATE PHILANTHROPIES OR FROM THE U.S. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.


CATALOGING AND METADATA - THIS PROGRAM INVOLVES PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL CATALOG RECORDS, FINDING AIDS FOR THE CENTER'S COLLECTION MATERIALS AND METADATA FOR ELECTRONIC RESOURCES INCLUDING THOSE PRODUCED AND/OR ACQUIRED BY THE CENTER.


SERVICE AND DELIVERY - THE CENTER DELIVERS AN ESTIMATED 33 MILLION PAGES OF COLLECTION MATERIALS TO MEMBER INSTITUTIONS AND OTHER CLIENTS EACH YEAR. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE RECEIVING AND PROCESSING REQUESTS FOR THE CENTERS COLLECTION MATERIALS FROM MEMBER LIBRARIES AND CLIENTS, RETRIEVAL AND PREPARATION OF MATERIALS FOR DELIVERY, SHIPPING, FULFILLMENT OF ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT DELIVERY REQUESTS, RECEIPT AND RE-SHELVING OF RETURNED MATERIALS AND FULFILLMENT AND PROCESSING OF MEMBER PURCHASE REQUEST FOR INDIVIDUAL ITEMS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Deborah Jakubs
Chair - Past
$0
Adriene Lim
Chair
$0
Bradley Schaffner
Secretary- Past
$0
Denise Stephens
Vice Chair
$0
Alexia Hudson-Ward
Director
$0
Alondra Nelson
Director- Past
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,029,642
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$82,970
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,112,612
Total Program Service Revenue$7,885,294
Investment income $129,701
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $9,213,563

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