named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Digital Navigators of the Hudson Valley
Provides digital literacy support and technology access assistance to community members through trained navigators working in member libraries
Professional Development Services
Offers training, workshops, and resources for library and cultural heritage staff to enhance professional skills and service delivery
Resource Sharing Program
Facilitates interlibrary loan and shared access to materials and databases among member institutions
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Regional Library Resource Sharing 1 activity
- Coordinates regional library and cultural heritage networkOperates as one of nine regional library networks within the Empire State Library Network, connecting hundreds of libraries and cultural heritage organizations in southeastern New York to shared resources, professional expertise, and collaborative opportunities to enhance service capacity.
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Organizational DEI Capacity Building 1 activity
- Develops equity, diversity, and inclusion resourcesFormed an Ad Hoc EDI Committee in November 2021 and created an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Guide to advance EDI goals both internally and across member libraries and cultural heritage organizations.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Hosts annual and board meetingsOrganizes and hosts periodic Board of Trustees meetings and annual gatherings such as the 59th Annual Meeting held at Marist University’s Cornell Boathouse, facilitating governance and regional collaboration among member institutions.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Provides meeting facilities for library-related useOffers direct access to meeting spaces including a conference room for up to 40 people and a smaller room for up to 10, equipped with Wi-Fi, audiovisual technology, refreshments, and technical support, primarily serving library professionals and affiliated groups.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conducts research on digital inclusion programsPublished a data study on the impact of the Digital Navigators of the Hudson Valley program using client service data collected from 2022 to 2024, contributing evidence-based insights to support digital equity initiatives.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.36M
Contributions & grants$922K68%
Program service revenue$354K26%
Investment income$59K4%
Other revenue$27K
expenses
Total expenses$1.41M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$887K
Grants paid out$70K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.64M
Cash$1.04M
Investments$0
Liabilities$9K
Net assets$1.63M
Liquid reserves8.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESSA KILLIAN | EXECUTIVE DI | 39 | $150K |
board members · 14
- A FLOYD LATTIN — ASST. SEC./T
- ANDREW ASHTON — TRUSTEE
- ANNE DEUTSCH — TRUSTEE
- BECKY ALBITZ — PRESIDENT
- BETH ZAMBITO — SECRETARY
- ELLEN RUBIN — TREASURER
- GINA TRASK — RESIGNED 2/2
- GRACE RIARIO — VICE PRESIDE
- JOSEPHINE BLOODGOOD — TRUSTEE
- KIMBERLY HOOPER — TRUSTEE
- KIRSTEN S CARTER — TRUSTEE
- KRISTY LEE — TRUSTEE
- LAURIE SHEDRICK — TRUSTEE
- MARY JO RUSSELL MSL AHIP — TRUSTEE
relationships · 47
Who they work with
- Adriance Memorial Library - Poughkeepsie Public Library District Partner — Hosts a committee member and participates in continuing education planning
- Bard College Partner — Member organization participating in the Digital Advisory Committee.
- Bard College Partner — Participates in continuing education planning through committee membership
- Continuing Education Committee Partner — Committee of SENYLRC members focused on professional development opportunities
- Digital Advisory Committee Partner — Committee of SENYLRC members advising on digital initiatives and services
- Digital Navigators of the Hudson Valley Partner — Collaborates on data collection and reporting related to digital navigation services.
- Ellenville Regional Hospital Partner — Member organization participating in the Hospital Library Services Program Advisory Committee.
- Empire State Library Network Network — One of nine regional organizations within the Empire State Library Network in New York State.
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee Partner — Committee of SENYLRC members advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in library services
- Fallsburg Junior Senior High School Partner — Hosts committee chair for the Regional ILL Committee
- Finkelstein Memorial Library Partner — Committee member organization on the Regional ILL Committee
- Finkelstein Memorial Library Partner — Hosts a board liaison to the EDI Committee
- Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum Partner — Board liaison organization represented on the Digital Advisory Committee.
- Good Samaritan Hospital Partner — Member organization participating in the Hospital Library Services Program Advisory Committee.
- Goshen Public Library and Historical Society Partner — Hosts a committee member serving on the EDI Committee
- Goshen Public Library and Historical Society Partner — Participates in continuing education planning through committee membership
- Historic Huguenot Street Partner — Board liaison organization represented on the Digital Advisory Committee.
- Hospital Library Services Committee Partner — Committee of SENYLRC members supporting hospital library services
- Hudson River Valley Institute Partner — Member organization participating in the Digital Advisory Committee.
- Kingston Library Partner — Committee member organization on the Regional ILL Committee
- Mid-Hudson Library System Partner — Hosts a committee member serving on the EDI Committee
- Mid-Hudson Library System Partner — Hosts board liaison for the Regional ILL Committee
- Mid-Hudson Library System Partner — Participates in continuing education planning through committee membership
- Millbrook Library Partner — Member organization participating in the Digital Advisory Committee.
- Newburgh Enlarged City School District Partner — Hosts a committee member serving on the EDI Committee
- Northern Dutchess Hospital Partner — Member organization represented on the Hospital Library Services Program Advisory Committee.
- Nyack Library Partner — Committee member organization on the Regional ILL Committee
- Nyack Library Partner — Hosts multiple committee members serving on the EDI Committee
- Putnam County Historian's Office Partner — Member organization participating in the Digital Advisory Committee.
- Ramapo Catskill Library System Partner — Committee member organization on the Regional ILL Committee
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strategies · 4
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.
- Data-Driven Impact Assessment 597 orgsmethodology: data-driven_impact_assessmentBy collecting and analyzing service data through Digital Navigators, the organization measures and demonstrates community impact because real-time, frontline data enables more accurate evaluation and adaptive improvement of programs.shared approach: Community-Led Systems Change →
- Equity Integration Through Institutional Guidance 13 orgsmethodology: equity-integration-through-guidanceBy using an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Guide as a living document to inform planning, the organization ensures EDI considerations are embedded in all programs because structured guidance enables consistent, accountable integration of equity principles across operations.shared approach: Equity-Embedded Systems →
- Member-Driven Governance for Service Coordinationmethodology: member-driven_governanceBy using member-driven committees to shape professional development and regional service planning, the organization improves library outcomes because shared ownership and expertise lead to more relevant, responsive, and sustainable programming.
- Network-Based Capacity Buildingmethodology: network-based_capacity_buildingBy connecting libraries and cultural heritage organizations to shared resources and professional development opportunities, the organization enhances collective service delivery, advocacy, and community engagement because networked collaboration strengthens institutional capacity more effectively than isolated efforts.