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CHAUTAUQUA-CATTARAUGUS LIBRARY SYSTEM
JAMESTOWN, NY · EIN 160849330 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B71Z · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · cclsny.org
revenue
$1.7M
expenses
$1.8M
net assets
$1.4M
employees
15
volunteers
9
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

THE MISSION OF THE CHAUTAUQUA-CATTARAUGUS LIBRARY SYSTEM IS TO FOSTER, STRENGTHEN, AND IMPROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES WITHIN ITS TWO COUNTY SERVICE AREA.

profile · synthesized from sources

Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System is a regional library system serving Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties in New York. It supports a network of member public libraries by providing shared resources, administrative services, and coordination to strengthen local library offerings. The system enhances access to materials, technology, and programming across its two-county service area.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

HR Toolkit
Offers downloadable and customizable human resources documents for hiring and personnel management to support library staff operations
Interlibrary Loan & Delivery
Operates a delivery service that transports materials among member libraries to improve access for patrons
Member Library Support
Provides administrative, technical, and resource-sharing services to 30+ member public libraries across Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Regional Library Resource Sharing 4 activities
    • Distributes rotating book collections to nursing homes and member libraries
      Provides rotating deposit collections of 10 to 50 titles every 2 to 3 months to 3 nursing homes and 27 member libraries in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties.
    • Operates a regional library system for Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties
      Manages a network of member libraries across Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties, providing centralized support and coordination for public library services.
    • Provides interlibrary delivery services
      Coordinates and conducts regular delivery cycles of library materials among member libraries, with adjusted schedules for holidays and observances.
    • Strengthens public library services in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties
      Fosters, strengthens, and improves public library services across the two-county service area through system-wide coordination and support.
  • Prison and Jail Literacy Support 3 activities
    • Facilitates family engagement programs for incarcerated parents
      Runs a program enabling incarcerated parents to record read-alouds of donated children's books for their children, fostering family connections.
    • Provides consultant services to correctional libraries
      Offers training, program development support, inmate workshops, and guidance on library management and copyright compliance to correctional libraries.
    • Supports incarcerated individuals through library services
      Provides interlibrary loan services, alternate-format materials, and curated resources to state prisons and county jail libraries; supports correctional librarians in acquiring materials that meet educational, cultural, and re-entry needs.
  • Library-Provided Cultural Access Passes 1 activity
    • Administers cultural access programs for library cardholders
      Offers free or reduced-price admission to local cultural and educational institutions through the Day Adventure Pass Program and a library checkout system.
  • Adult Literacy and ESL Tutoring 1 activity
    • Facilitates literacy tutoring and community education
      Connects individuals with literacy tutoring through partner organizations and provides library space for tutoring sessions; curates resources on social issues and connects community members with support services via 211 of WNY.
  • Accessible Reading Materials Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Provides library services for individuals with print disabilities
      Offers free mailing of audio and braille books, digital access via the BARD platform, and loans of playback equipment to eligible residents across upstate New York who cannot use standard print materials due to visual or physical disabilities.
  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Provides outreach services to underserved populations
      Delivers targeted library outreach to people with disabilities, seniors, institutionalized individuals, ethnic and minority groups, educationally disadvantaged individuals, unemployed or underemployed people, and geographically isolated residents.
  • Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
    • Supports community engagement through outreach materials
      Distributes banners, tablecloths, magnifiers, craft lights, and BiFolkal Kits to member libraries for use in memory-centered programs and community engagement activities.
  • Youth Development Programs 1 activity
    • Supports member libraries with youth and community programming
      Enables member libraries to offer teen and young adult programming, after-school activities, multi-generational writing programs, and services for at-risk youth.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Enhances collections for specific community needs
      Expands and tailors library collections, such as large print materials, to meet the needs of specific populations including seniors and residents of senior housing.
    • Provides capacity-building resources for member libraries
      Offers downloadable and customizable HR documents, including hiring checklists, application forms, interview tools, reference check questions, offer and termination letters, performance evaluations, time sheets, and compliance checklists to support member libraries in legal and operational best practices.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.71M
Contributions & grants$1.65M97%
Program service revenue$1K0%
Investment income$51K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.75M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$933K
Grants paid out$578K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.49M
Cash$1.36M
Investments$0
Liabilities$59K
Net assets$1.43M
Liquid reserves9.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +11.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JANICE DEKOFF EXECUTIVE DI 38 $117K
board members · 10
  • BARBARA KITTLE — TRUSTEE
  • CODY WHITTON — TRUSTEE (BEG
  • DONALD BUTLER — VICE PRESIDE
  • DONALD WATKINS — PRESIDENT
  • NANCY PADAK — SECRETARY
  • NED LINDSTROM — TRUSTEE
  • PAUL BENSON — TRUSTEE (THR
  • REED MCELFRESH — TREASURER
  • SANDY BLOOD — TRUSTEE
  • STEVE CROWLEY — TRUSTEE
relationships · 61

Who they work with

  • 211 of WNY Partner — Collaborates with 211 of WNY to identify and share information about organizations supporting various community needs.
  • Ahira Hall Memorial Library Partner — Member library within the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System network
  • Alexander Findley Community Library Partner — Member library within the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System network
  • Allegany Public Library Partner — Member library within the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System network
  • Anderson-Lee Library Partner — Member library within the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System network
  • Ashville Free Library Partner — Member library within the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System network
  • Bemus Point Public Library Partner — Member library within the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System network
  • Blount Library Partner — Member library within the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System network
  • Buffalo Zoo Partner — Partner organization offering free or reduced-price admission through the Day Adventure Pass Program.
  • Cassadaga Branch Library Partner — Member library within the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System network
  • Cattaraugus Community Action Partner — Partner organization providing literacy tutoring services in Cattaraugus County.
  • Cattaraugus Community Action, Inc. Partner — Represented on COSAC, indicating collaboration on community outreach programs.
  • Cattaraugus Free Library Partner — Member library within the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System network
  • Clymer-French Creek Free Library Partner — Member library within the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System network
  • Darwin R. Barker Library Association Partner — Member library within the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System network
  • Delevan-Yorkshire Public Library Partner — Member library within the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System network
  • Dunkirk Public Library Partner — Member library within the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System network
  • Ellicottville Memorial Library Partner — Member library within the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System network
  • Ellington Farman Library Partner — Member library within the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System network
  • Erie Zoo Partner — Partner organization offering free or reduced-price admission through the Day Adventure Pass Program.
  • Falconer Public Library Partner — Member library within the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System network
  • Fenton Historical Society Partner — Partner organization offering free or reduced-price admission through the Day Adventure Pass Program.
  • Fluvanna Free Library Partner — Member library within the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System network
  • Gowanda Free Library Partner — Member library within the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System network
  • Griffis Sculpture Park Partner — Partner organization offering free or reduced-price admission through the Day Adventure Pass Program.
  • Hazeltine Public Library Partner — Member library within the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System network
  • Hultquist Library at Jamestown Community College Partner — Refers patrons to Hultquist Library for interlibrary loan services and community library cards.
  • Jackie Partner — Staff contact at CCLS for delivery-related inquiries
  • Jackie VanOrd Partner — Contact person for managing deposit collection changes.
  • James Prendergast Library Association Partner — Member library within the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System network
+ 31 more
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community-Led Outreach to Expand Library Engagement
    methodology: community-led-outreach
    By empowering local library directors to design tailored outreach programs and partnering with community organizations, the organization increases engagement among non-users and underserved populations because locally informed initiatives are more responsive to specific community needs and trust networks.
  • Digital-First Access to Maximize Resource Availability
    methodology: digital-first_access
    By prioritizing digital delivery services like BARD over physical mail, the organization increases access to its full collection because digital platforms remove geographic and logistical barriers, enabling broader and more timely availability.
  • Needs-Based Collection Development for Incarcerated Individuals
    methodology: needs-based-collection-development
    By aligning library collections with the educational, cultural, and re-entry needs of incarcerated individuals through user assessments, the organization supports successful reintegration because relevant and personalized materials increase engagement and reduce information barriers.
  • Regional Library Cooperative for Equitable Access
    methodology: library_cooperative
    By operating a cooperative system of member libraries and facilitating resource sharing through centralized delivery, the organization expands access to library resources across rural and underserved areas because shared infrastructure increases availability and reduces duplication.
  • Targeted Mobile Services for Isolated Populations
    methodology: mobile-access-for-isolated-populations
    By rotating book collections to nursing homes and similar facilities, the organization improves access for geographically isolated or mobility-limited individuals because bringing materials directly to users overcomes barriers related to transportation and physical access.