named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Direct Access Program (DAP)
Allows faculty, students, and staff from participating libraries to access collections at other member institutions in person, especially when immediate access or browsing is needed
Hospital Library Service Program (HLSP)
State-supported initiative providing resources, training, cataloging support, and grants to hospital libraries to meet professional standards
Interest Groups
Facilitates professional networking and development through topic-specific groups including AI in Libraries, Cataloging, Health Librarians, and Solo Librarians
LiNX Union Catalog
Regional interlibrary loan system that aggregates member library holdings to enable resource sharing across the Capital District
Medical Information Services Program (MISP)
State-funded program that reimburses member libraries for interlibrary loan costs related to health and medical information requests
New York Heritage at CDLC
Supports member institutions in digitizing and sharing local history collections through the statewide New York Heritage digital repository
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Member-Exclusive Resource Access 2 activities
- Administering the Direct Access Card Program for library usersEnables faculty, students, researchers, and public library users from participating institutions to access specialized, non-circulating, or time-sensitive materials from member library collections through the Direct Access Program.
- Operating virtual reference and research support servicesProvides 24/7 virtual reference services and specialized support such as 'Ask the Archivist' and 'Ask the Lawyer' to member libraries, delivering responses through public RAQs, training, or confidential memos.
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Regional Library Resource Sharing 2 activities
- Facilitating interlibrary loan and resource sharing servicesCoordinates interlibrary loan networks including OCLC WorldShare ILL, DOCLINE, and NYSILL, and maintains LiNX, a Union Catalog of member holdings, to support the free exchange of library materials among member libraries.
- Providing specialized support to hospital librariesOffers cataloging, reference, database retrieval, interlibrary loan services, and assistance with JCAHO and New York State Department of Education compliance to hospital libraries participating in the Health Library Services Program (HLSP).
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Literacy Program Funding 1 activity
- Funding library services through grant programsProvides grant opportunities to member libraries, including the Regional Collection Grant, Technology and Equipment Grant, and library materials grants for hospital libraries, to strengthen collections, technology access, and services.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Maintaining communication and collaboration platforms for library professionalsOperates email mailing lists, unmoderated Google Groups, and archives newsletters such as ReCap to support ongoing communication, information sharing, and networking among member libraries and staff.
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Library Staff Professional Development 1 activity
- Providing continuing education and professional development for library staffOffers live and virtual workshops, conferences, and training sessions to support the professional growth of librarians and library staff across the Capital District and specialized communities, including hospital, academic, and solo librarians.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Strengthening library operations through advisory committeesEstablishes and operates committees to advise the Council and Board on specific programs and services, enhancing the effectiveness and governance of the organization and its member institutions.
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Supporting access to digital collections and online resourcesProvides hosted platforms for member libraries' digital collections, maintains a curated webpage of health-related online resources, and supports participation in the New York Heritage program to digitize and share historical materials.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$912K
Contributions & grants$779K85%
Program service revenue$58K6%
Investment income$32K3%
Other revenue$44K
expenses
Total expenses$804K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$527K
Grants paid out$138K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.44M
Cash$1.19M
Investments$0
Liabilities$311K
Net assets$1.13M
Liquid reserves17.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +1.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN GUNDRUM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $127K |
board members · 15
- ANDREW WHITE — TRUSTEE
- ANNIE GERSZTOFF — TRUSTEE
- CAREY HATCH — TRUSTEE
- EMILY SPINNER — TRUSTEE
- JACQUELINE KELEHER — TRUSTEE
- KATHRYN KOSTO — TRUSTEE
- KERRIE BURCH — SECRETARY
- KIMBERLY MITCHELL — PRESIDENT
- KRISTI BEEDON — TRUSTEE
- MARY CARRIER — TRUSTEE
- MARY FELLOWS — TREASURER
- MARY ZAWACKI GRAVES — TRUSTEE
- MICHAEL PAULMENO — VICE PRESIDENT
- PHILIP EPPARD — TRUSTEE
- SARA DALLAS — TRUSTEE
relationships · 35
Who they work with
- Albany Medical College Partner — Participating hospital library in the CDLC HLSP
- American Library Association Network — CDLC adopts interlibrary loan codes and guidelines from RUSA, a division of the American Library Association.
- Artificial Intelligence in Libraries Interest Group Network — Part of a specialized interest group focused on AI in library settings
- CDLC Board Partner — Establishes Committees of the Corporation and approves their composition and charge.
- Capital Area Library Assistants Network — Member organization supporting library assistants' professional development
- Capital District Library Council Network — CDLC supports member institutions through grant programs and collaborative initiatives.
- Cataloging and Technical Services Network — Member of a technical services discussion forum for library professionals
- Constant Contact Partner — Third-party vendor used to manage CDLC's email mailing lists.
- Ellis Hospital Partner — Participating hospital library in the CDLC HLSP
- Empire State Library Network Network — CDLC is one of nine regional library councils that comprise the Empire State Library Network.
- Empire State Library Network Network — Member of the Empire State Library Network, which developed and owns the Ask the Archivist service.
- Glens Falls Hospital Partner — Participating hospital library in the CDLC HLSP
- Health Librarians' Interest Group Network — Member of a network for health and medical librarians to share best practices
- High School to College Transition Interest Group Network — Participant in a collaborative group addressing student research transition challenges
- LibCal Partner — Uses LibCal for event calendar and registration management.
- MEMBER LIBRARIES Partner — Collaborates with member libraries to strengthen services through shared programs and resources.
- National Library of Medicine Partner — Participates in DOCLINE, the National Library of Medicine's interlibrary loan system.
- New York Heritage Network — CDLC operates as a regional partner in the New York Heritage network, supporting institutions in digitizing and sharing historical materials.
- New York State Government — Funds the Medical Information Services Program that CDLC administers.
- New York State Government — Primary funder of the Hospital Library Service Program
- New York State Board of Regents Government — Degree-granting institutions must be chartered by the New York State Board of Regents to qualify for membership.
- New York State Interlibrary Loan System (NYSILL) Partner — Participates in the New York State Interlibrary Loan System to facilitate resource sharing within the state.
- OCLC Partner — Participates in OCLC WorldShare ILL to support interlibrary loan services.
- Preservation Interest Group Network — Engages with a group focused on library preservation issues
- Reference, Instruction, and Outreach Network — Active in a forum for sharing innovations in library reference and instructional services
- Samaritan Hospital Partner — Participating hospital library in the CDLC HLSP
- Saratoga Hospital Partner — Participating hospital library in the CDLC HLSP
- Scholarly Communications Interest Group Network — Member of a group promoting knowledge exchange on scholarly publishing and research workflows
- Science Librarian Interest Group Network — Network member connecting science librarians for collaboration and support
- Solo Librarian Interest Group Network — Supports solo librarians through participation in a peer networking group
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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.
- Collaborative Network Modelmethodology: collaborative_network_modelBy fostering collaboration among member libraries and cultural institutions, enhances collective service delivery and innovation because shared decision-making, resource pooling, and peer-driven initiatives strengthen regional library capacity and responsiveness.
- Member-Driven Innovation with Grant Supportmethodology: member-driven innovationBy funding member-conceived projects, promotes innovation and accessibility in library services because empowering local institutions to lead change ensures solutions are contextually relevant and more likely to be sustained.
- Regional Library Consortium Modelmethodology: regional_library_consortium_modelBy operating as a regional consortium, strengthens library services across the Capital District through shared resources, collaborative programming, and collective advocacy, because pooled infrastructure and coordinated action increase capacity and access beyond what individual libraries can achieve alone.