named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Children and Youth Services
Library program providing age-appropriate resources, programming, and services for children and youth in the Ogdensburg community.
Frederic Remington Art Collection Stewardship
Oversight and public display of the Frederic Remington Art Collection, managed in accordance with the Remington Trust and a 1981 agreement.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
-
Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 3 activities
- Manages and circulates library collectionsAcquires and maintains physical and digital collections, including a dedicated catalog of Ogdensburg-specific materials and full access to the North Country Library System (NCLS) catalog, with new materials regularly added for public borrowing.
- Provides access to digital and online resourcesOffers patrons remote and on-site access to eBooks, audiobooks via Libby; streaming films and documentaries through Kanopy; downloadable music instruction; genealogy records via Ancestry; online continuing education courses; test preparation materials; and archived newspapers including the Watertown Daily Times.
- Provides free public library services and resourcesOffers access to informational, educational, and recreational materials and services in a welcoming and inclusive environment for community members of all ages, including physical and digital collections, public computer use, and reference assistance.
-
-
Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
- Hosts public board meetings and ensures transparencyHolds monthly board meetings open to the public on the first Wednesday at 6 pm, with meeting agenda correspondence available for public review upon request.
-
-
Endowment and Gift Fund Management 1 activity
- Manages Remington Trust and art collectionMonitors obligations and benefits from the Remington Trust and provides quarterly updates on the management of the Frederic Remington Art Collection and associated endowment.
-
-
Cemetery Records and Genealogical Research 1 activity
- Offers genealogy and reference servicesProvides specialized access to genealogical records through Ancestry and local history materials, along with reference services to assist patrons with research and information inquiries.
-
-
Public Access Technology Services 1 activity
- Provides public computer and printing servicesOffers public access to computers with one hour of guaranteed daily use per patron, time limits during high demand, 24/7 wireless access, and printing services with fees of 15 cents per black and white page and 50 cents for color, including fee waivers for resumes and job applications.
-
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$185K
Contributions & grants$164K89%
Program service revenue$3K1%
Investment income$18K10%
Other revenue$257
expenses
Total expenses$487K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$147K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$2.21M
Cash$383K
Investments$1.15M
Liabilities$321K
Net assets$1.88M
Liquid reserves37.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -66.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- BARBARA MCDONOUGH — TRUSTEE
- DANIELLE DAVIS — CHAIRPERSON
- KARLYEN MANKE — TRUSTEE
- KATHLEEN LAWRENCE — SECRETARY
- KIM WEIR — TRUSTEE
- MICHELLE MCLAGAN — TRUSTEE
- RENEE TEBO — TRUSTEE
- SUSAN TOOLEY — VICE-CHAIRMAN
- TOM HANNAN — TREASURER -NON VOTING
- WENDY HAMILTION — TRUSTEE
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Ancestry Partner — Provides access to genealogical records for library patrons.
- ArtistWorks Partner — Provides online music instruction resources.
- City of Ogdensburg Government — Appoints trustees through the Mayor upon confirmation by the Common Council.
- EBSCO Partner — Supplies the OmniFile full-text research database.
- Frederic Remington Museum Partner — Holds the Frederic Remington Art Collection under shared stewardship obligations defined by the 1981 Agreement and Remington Trust.
- Friends of the Library Partner — Organizes fundraising activities such as the quilt raffle to support the library.
- Gale Partner — Provides the Educator’s Reference Complete database.
- Google Analytics Partner — Used for tracking and analyzing website traffic.
- JobNow Partner — Provides job search support including resume building and interview preparation.
- Kanopy Partner — Provides streaming access to films, documentaries, and television shows.
- LawDepot Partner — Provides tools for creating customized legal documents.
- Mometrix Partner — Provides test preparation materials for various exams.
- North Country Library System Network — Member of the North Country Library System, enabling shared access to library resources.
- Northern New York Library System Government — Library director Penny Kerfien uses an email address under the ncls.org domain, indicating affiliation with the Northern New York Library System.
- NovelNY Partner — Supplies research and reference databases including periodicals and newspapers.
- OverDrive Partner — Provides eBook and audiobook content through the Libby platform.
- Regents of the University of the State of New York Government — Granted the Library's charter on December 13th, 1893, establishing it as an education corporation.
- Universal Class Partner — Provides free online continuing education courses with live instructors.
- Watertown Daily Times Partner — Provides access to current and archived local news content.
- Weiss Ratings Partner — Provides financial ratings and investment safety information.
strategies · 3
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-Centered Access and Engagementmethodology: community-partner_program_hostingBy hosting external programs and maintaining transparent governance through accessible board meetings, the library strengthens community trust and expands public engagement, because inclusive decision-making and collaborative programming increase relevance and participation among diverse community members.
- Expanded Resource Access via Shared Systemsmethodology: shared_catalog_accessBy providing access to a shared library catalog and self-directed digital resources, the library increases the breadth of available materials, because participation in regional networks and low-barrier online access enable patrons to retrieve diverse educational, professional, and recreational content beyond local holdings.
- Lifelong Learning Through Reading and Information Accessmethodology: lifelong_learning_through_readingBy promoting reading and equipping patrons with information literacy skills, the library supports lifelong learning and independent engagement with knowledge, because access to curated resources and the ability to effectively navigate information fosters self-directed education across the lifespan.