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There are 4,954libraries in the United States. Combined, these librariesemploy 33,918 people, earn more than $3 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $8 billion.
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Job trends for Libraries

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
355
1-10
535
11-25
426
26-100
197
101 to 1,000
32
1,000+
3
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Sizes of libraries

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
1,209
$250k to $1M
550
$1M to $5M
276
$5M to $25M
58
$25M to $100M
8
$100M+
4
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1-20 of 4,954

New York Public Library (NYPL)

The New York Public Library (NYPL) is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond with 92 locations including research and branch libraries throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island.
Revenue
$448.3m
Assets
$2.2b
Employees
3,632
EIN
13-1887440
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brooklyn Public Library (BPL)

It is the mission of Brooklyn Public Library to ensure the preservation and transmission of society's knowledge, history and culture, and to provide the people of Brooklyn with free and open access to information for education, recreation and reference.
Revenue
$168.1m
Assets
$174.5m
Employees
1,532
EIN
11-1904261
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Library Foundation of Los Angeles

The Foundation supports and enriches The capabilities, resources, and services of The Los Angeles public Library through fundraising, advocacy, and innovative programs that benefit The diverse community and promote greater awareness of The Library's valua...
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$50.9m
Employees
42
EIN
95-4368250
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Great Neck Library

To provide Library services that meet the needs of residents of all ages and reflect the diverse interest of the Great Neck school district.
Revenue
$9.8m
Assets
$27.6m
Employees
111
EIN
11-1855653
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Amigos Library Services

To provide innovative Services to libraries, promote Library cooperation and resource sharing, strengthen libraries as leaders in their communities, and support libraries as education and information providers.
Revenue
$14.5m
Assets
$14.3m
Employees
26
EIN
75-1627097
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pierce County Library System (PCLS)

Pierce County Library System (PCLS) is a library system serving the residents of Pierce County, Washington. Pierce County Library System has 20 library locations serving more than 563,000 people in unincorporated Pierce County and 15 cities and towns.
Revenue
$41.1m
Assets
$31.7m
Employees
412
EIN
91-1098071
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Library of America

The mission of The Library of America is to foster greater appreciation for our nation's Literary heritage by publishing, and keeping permanently in print, authoritative editions of America's best and most significant writing. The Library of America was f...
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$26.6m
Employees
22
EIN
13-2986916
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bucks County Free Library

To provide materials and services to stimulate the imagination of all library users with programs and materials for pleasurable reading, viewing and listening experiences.
Revenue
$11.3m
Assets
$21.0m
Employees
125
EIN
23-1520310
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation

To develop resources and funding to expand, enhance, and support the services, collections, building improvements and technology expansion, and other activities of the Free Library of Philadelphia.
Revenue
$14.7m
Assets
$55.5m
Employees
303
EIN
52-1173474
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Califa Group

The Califa Group is a membership-based. The Califa Group is a membership-based service bureau formed on November 6, 2003 that began operations on July 1, 2004, designed to provide member-enhanced, value-added services to all California libraries. On beh...
Revenue
$20.4m
Assets
$15.6m
Employees
6
EIN
61-1463809
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lake County Public Library (LCPL)

The purpose of the Lake County Public Library is to provide the highest quality informational, educational, cultural and recreational resources and services to residents of all ages in the Lake County Public Library District.
Revenue
$14.3m
Assets
$40.2m
Employees
253
EIN
35-6006653
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Queens Library (QL)

The Queens Library serves 2.3 million people from 62 locations plus seven Adult Learning Centers and two Family Literacy Centers. It circulates among the highest numbers of books and other library materials in the country.
Revenue
$149.1m
Assets
$91.2m
Employees
1,838
EIN
11-1904262
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Trustees Of The Public Library Of The City Of Boston

To serve the cultural, educational and informational needs of the people of the City of Boston and the commonwealth. To serve the cultural, educational and informational needs of the City of Boston and the commonwealth. The Boston Public Library provides ...
Revenue
$11.0m
Assets
$79.9m
Employees
565
EIN
04-6151731
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Newberry

The Newberry is committed to building, preserving, and making accessible a world-class collection focused on the humanities.
Revenue
$12.2m
Assets
$118.3m
Employees
112
EIN
36-2167814
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP)

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) supports educational attainment, economic development, and cultural enrichment in Pittsburgh.
Revenue
$41.9m
Assets
$120.3m
Employees
478
EIN
25-0965281
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rosenberg Library Association

Operations of a public library, purchase of books and periodicals, provide staff for library operations, provide occupancy expenses for library facilities, provide other costs for library operations.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$43.7m
Employees
46
EIN
74-1143072
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Elyria Public Library

The Elyria Public Library system will always offer free resources with unlimited possibilities for every person in the community it serves. Library resources in all formats will be readily and equitably accessible to all Library users.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$17.2m
Employees
69
EIN
34-6000941
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Enoch Pratt Free Library

The Enoch Pratt Free Library is one of the oldest free public library systems in the United States. With 21 branches around the city, it serves the residents of Baltimore and the state of Maryland.
Revenue
$55.7m
Assets
$137.5m
Employees
62
EIN
52-6001143
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Suffolk Cooperative Library System (SCLS)

Scls is designated by the nys dept of education to provide services and pass thru grant and aid to member libraries located in Suffolk county. (c).
Revenue
$13.9m
Assets
$17.1m
Employees
56
EIN
11-1987282
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Providence Public Library

Providence Public Library inspires lifelong education among all rhode islanders, fostering personal fulfillment and enhanced quality of life for an informed, enlightened and engaged citizenry. Library services. Providence Public Library engages learners...
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$33.3m
Employees
60
EIN
05-0262713
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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