irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $337KHOSPITAL LIBRARY SERVICE PROGRAM - TO IMPROVE ACCESS AND INFORMATIONAL SERVICES TO AREA HOSPITALS.
- #2 $49KMEDICAL INFORMATION SERVICES PROGRAM - TO IMPROVE HOSPITAL LIBRARY ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND HEALTH INFORMATION.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Committee for Health Information Access (CHIA)
Advisory committee focused on improving health information access across member libraries.
Continuing Education Committee (CE)
Organizes professional development workshops and training for library staff across the region.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Committee (EDIAr)
Leads organizational efforts to promote diversity, combat racism, and support inclusive library practices.
Hospital Library Service Program
Improves access to medical and health information services for hospital libraries in the region.
Medical Information Services Program
Supports hospital libraries with access to medical and health-related information resources.
Regional Automation Program
Enhanced access and information services for area libraries through shared technology systems; integrated into general fund as of 2022.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Organizational DEI Capacity Building 2 activities
- Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in library leadership and staffingRecruits, promotes, and retains librarians and library staff from diverse backgrounds, with emphasis on BIPOC individuals, and supports member libraries in doing the same for staff, Board of Trustees, and standing committee roles.
- Promoting equity and anti-racism in library collectionsEncourages member libraries to develop collections in alignment with equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism principles.
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Free Expression Defense & Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocating against censorship of library materialsPublicly denounces efforts to censor library materials, particularly those representing marginalized populations, through removal or restriction of resources.
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Library Staff Professional Development 1 activity
- Delivering professional development and training programs for librariansOffers training and educational programs for library professionals, including tours of digital resources like HeinOnline, workshops on establishing seed libraries, and hosting the Bobinski Lecture series on AI ethics and public interest technology.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Facilitating collaborative governance and discussion among member librariesCreates and appoints standing committees from member institutions, facilitates discussion groups via the WNYLib-l listserv and meeting spaces, and hosts the annual Academic Library Directors Caucus to discuss trends and issues in academic libraries.
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Regional Library Resource Sharing 1 activity
- Improving access to medical and health information for hospital librariesProvides improved access and informational services to hospital libraries in Western New York, with a focus on enhancing access to medical and health information resources.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Providing shared infrastructure and collaboration space for member librariesOperates as a consortium serving six counties in Western New York (Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, and Orleans), offering access to a training center and conference room for meetings, workshops, and hybrid presentations.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.22M
Contributions & grants$874K72%
Program service revenue$288K24%
Investment income$36K3%
Other revenue$23K
expenses
Total expenses$1.19M
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$753K
Grants paid out$36K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.87M
Cash$616K
Investments$509K
Liabilities$730K
Net assets$1.14M
Liquid reserves11.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +4.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHERYL L KNAB | EXECUTIVE DI | 35 | $155K |
board members · 15
- ALICIA THOMPSON — DIRECTOR
- AYODELE OJUMU — DIRECTOR
- CECELIA FUOCO — DIRECTOR
- DAN ALBERTSON — DIRECTOR
- DENNIS GALUCKI — DIRECTOR
- DORINDA DARDEN — DIRECTOR
- DR JAMIE SMITH — DIRECTOR
- GRETCHEN SCHWEIGERT — SECRETARY
- HEATHER GRING — DIRECTOR
- JAN DEKOFF — PRESIDENT
- JUSTIN CRONISE — DIRECTOR
- KATHRYN LEACOCK — PAST PRESIDE
- KEITH MAGES — PRESIDENT EL
- KRISTINE KASBOHM — DIRECTOR
- SCOTT HOLLANDER — TREASURER
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Academic Library Directors Caucus Partner — Forum for library directors from colleges and universities in Western New York to share information and discuss issues in academic librarianship.
- American Library Association Network — Endorses the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights as part of its professional ethical commitment.
- Empire State Library Network Network — WNYLRC is one of nine regional 3Rs councils that comprise the Empire State Library Network.
- HLSP Partner — Partner organization focused on library staff development, linked through WNYLRC's website.
- askus247.org Partner — Partner organization providing reference services, linked through WNYLRC's website.
- empireadc.org Partner — Partner organization supporting digital collections, linked through WNYLRC's website.
- esie.space Partner — Partner organization providing educational technology resources, linked through WNYLRC's website.
- nyheritage.org Partner — Partner organization linked through WNYLRC's website for shared library resources.
- nyshistoricnewspapers.org Partner — Partner organization providing access to historic newspapers, linked through WNYLRC's website.
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.
- Diverse Collections as a Mechanism for Cultural Empathymethodology: cultural_empathy_through_collectionsBy ensuring access to diverse, professionally curated library materials, the organization fosters greater empathy and understanding across cultural identities, because exposure to varied perspectives through trusted collections builds inclusive communities.
- Member-Driven Collaboration for Sector Adaptabilitymethodology: member_driven_collaborationBy operating as a member-driven organization, the council facilitates connections and collective problem-solving among libraries and communities, because shared ownership and input from members increase responsiveness and innovation across the library sector.
- Policy-Based Defense Against Censorshipmethodology: policy_based_defenseBy establishing strong, well-constructed library policies, the organization enables librarians to resist censorship challenges effectively, because clear policies provide institutional backing and decision-making frameworks that protect intellectual freedom in service to community needs.