ULSTER COUNTY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION INC

KINGSOTN, NY · EIN 271841977 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE B197 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · uclib.org

revenue

$11K

expenses

$109K

net assets

$9K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO ALL NEW YORK STATE CHARTERED PUBLIC LIBRARIES LOCATED IN ULSTER COUNTY TO ENCOURAGE THE MAINTENANCE OF A HIGH LEVEL OF LIBRARY SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF ULSTER COUNTY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Ulster County Library Association supports public libraries in Ulster County, New York, by coordinating funding, sharing information, and facilitating collaboration among member libraries. It enhances community access to library resources through initiatives such as museum pass programs for residents. The organization operates as a nonprofit intermediary focused on strengthening local library services.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Museum Pass Program

Provides free access to regional museums and historic sites for Ulster County residents with valid library cards, funded by the Ulster County Legislature and administered in partnership with local libraries.

activities · 9 groups

What they do

Regional Library Resource Sharing 2 activities
- Coordinates communication and collaboration among member libraries
  
  Facilitates communication through a collaborative forum and coordinates the sharing of information about library services and activities across Ulster County.
- Designs and implements special projects for library service enhancement
  
  Identifies, defines, and executes special projects aimed at increasing access to and utilization of library resources and services by member libraries.
Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 2 activities
- Provides access to digital media collections
  
  Offers digital borrowing of audiobooks, eBooks, comics, music, and movies through Hoopla and Libby/Overdrive platforms, with no late fees.
- Provides free online access to major newspapers
  
  Offers free digital access to major newspapers including the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, and Chicago Tribune.
Library Operations and Program Support 2 activities
- Secures and coordinates funding for public libraries
  
  Secures grants, gifts, endowments, and bequests to support member libraries and coordinates funding allocations, including recommendations for purchases using funds from the Ulster County Legislature.
- Supports public libraries through capacity-building services
  
  Provides services to strengthen public libraries in Ulster County, New York, enabling them to maintain high-quality library services for the community.
Organization Website and Online Platform Management 1 activity
- Maintains public information and digital access platforms
  
  Operates a public website to provide access to library resources, digital content, and program information for the community.
Nonprofit Organizational Management 1 activity
- Manages financial operations and accountability
  
  Prepares financial reports, reconciles bank statements, pays invoices, conducts annual internal audits, and ensures financial transparency through independent verification and membership approval processes.
Library-Provided Cultural Access Passes 1 activity
- Offers museum pass programs for local residents
  
  Provides free or reduced-cost museum passes to residents with valid library cards through partnerships with local museums, funded by the Ulster County Legislature and Friends of Library Groups; passes can be reserved up to thirty days in advance and printed at home.
Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Organizes governance and leadership activities
  
  Establishes ad hoc committees to manage organizational functions such as the annual dinner and leadership nominations.
Cemetery Records and Genealogical Research 1 activity
- Provides access to research and reference databases
  
  Offers free online access to Encyclopaedia Britannica, NOVELny (a digital library of magazines, newspapers, and research materials), and curated historical resources for genealogical and regional research.
Uncategorized 3 activities
- Advocates for public library resources and services
  
  Recommends strategies to promote Ulster County library resources to the public and the legislature to enhance awareness and support.
- Operates committees for resource selection and public outreach
  
  Manages a selection committee to evaluate and choose library resources and a publicity committee to promote library programs and services to the public.
- Supports lifelong and language learning
  
  Provides access to Universal Class for lifelong learning in over 30 subjects (including CEU-bearing courses) and Transparent Language for instruction in over 100 languages, including ESL.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2024

revenue

Total revenue$11K

Contributions & grants——

Program service revenue$5K51%

Investment income——

Other revenue—

expenses

Total expenses$109K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits—

Grants paid out—

balance sheet

Total assets$9K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$9K

4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -90.3%

relationships · 31

Who they work with

Friends of Library Groups Partner — Contributes support and funding for the museum pass program.
Hoopla Digital Partner — Partners with Hoopla Digital to offer streaming and downloadable media to library patrons.
Kanopy Partner — Partner organization providing streaming video services to library patrons.
LibCal Partner — Partner organization providing calendar and scheduling tools for library services.
Library Aware Partner — Partner organization providing communication and outreach tools for libraries.
Mid-Hudson Library System Government — Funding provided by New York State Library and your Local Library; MHLS card required for access to certain services.
Mid-Hudson Library System Network — Library system whose cardholders are eligible for museum passes.
Mid-Hudson Library System Network — Member library system serving 16 Ulster County libraries, enabling access to shared eResources.
Mid-Hudson Library System Network — Member of the Mid-Hudson Library System, enabling resource sharing and access for patrons in participating Ulster County libraries.
Mid-Hudson Library System Network — Member of the Mid-Hudson Library System, enabling shared digital resources for patrons in participating Ulster County libraries.
Mid-Hudson Library System Partner — Provides access to digital resources for patrons from 16 Ulster County libraries.
New York State Library Government — Funds access to digital resources including NOVELny for New York residents.
New York State Library Government — Provides funding and resource support for NOVELny and other digital offerings.
New York State Library Government — Receives funding support from the New York State Library for library services.
Overdrive Partner — Collaborates with Overdrive to provide access to eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines through Libby.
PayPal Partner — Processes direct purchases through PayPal in accordance with the organization's finance policy.
Ramapo Catskill Library System Network — Member library system serving several Ulster County libraries, enabling access to shared eResources.
Ramapo-Catskill Library System Government — RCLS card required for patrons from Cragsmoor, Ellenville, Gardiner, and Wallkill to access certain digital resources.
Ramapo-Catskill Library System Network — Collaborates with the Ramapo-Catskill Library System to extend digital service access to patrons in specified Ulster County libraries.
Ramapo-Catskill Library System Network — Collaborates with the Ramapo-Catskill Library System to provide digital services to patrons in specified Ulster County libraries.
Ramapo-Catskill Library System Network — Library system whose cardholders in Wallkill, Gardiner, Ellenville, and Cragsmoor are eligible for museum passes.
Ramapo-Catskill Library System Partner — Provides access to digital resources for patrons from Cragsmoor, Ellenville, Gardiner, and Wallkill libraries in Ulster County.
ReciteMe Partner — Partner organization providing accessibility services used by the library association.
Ulster County Executive Government — Receives funding support from the Ulster County Executive for library services.
Ulster County Executive and Ulster County Legislature Government — Provides funding for library resources and services in Ulster County.
Ulster County Executive and Ulster County Legislature Government — Provides funding support for eResource access across Ulster County libraries.
Ulster County Legislature Government — Allocates funds used by the Association for library-related purchases.
Ulster County Legislature Government — Provides funding and support for the museum pass program.
Ulster County Legislature Government — Receives funding support from the Ulster County Legislature for library services.
Ulster County Libraries Government — Partner in administering and supporting the museum pass program.

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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.

Barrier-Free Digital Access Model

methodology: barrier-free access
By removing financial and logistical barriers—such as subscriptions and late fees—and enabling multi-device access to digital content, the organization increases utilization of library resources because ease of access directly drives patron engagement.
Collaborative Resource Sharing Network

methodology: collaborative_resource_sharing
By facilitating collaboration and shared service delivery among member libraries, the organization expands access to resources and services for patrons across Ulster County, because centralized coordination and open communication improve efficiency and reduce duplication.
Public-Private Funding Partnership for Resource Access

methodology: public-funding-partnership
By pooling funding from county government, state library systems, and local libraries, the organization sustains and expands access to digital and cultural resources for residents, because shared financial responsibility enables broader and more equitable service delivery.