Dauphin County Library System
Dauphin County Library System
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About this organization
Mission
The Library builds community and transforms lives by connecting people, ideas, and opportunities. Guiding Principles: Upholding the principle of free speech and to opposing the restriction or suppression of ideas, information, or artistic expression; Serving all people, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, physical ability or economic status; Providing free basic services to all and making prudent decisions about those services; Being fully accountable for all funds we receive; Promoting a lifelong love of learning.
About
Collections - Lending of digital and physical books, magazines, DVDs and other resources to the Library's 142,859 cardholders, is one of the primary services offered by the Library. In 2018, Library users borrowed items 1,306,875 times. This is equal to 9.1 items per cardholder. Of this total, adult and children's resource items were borrowed 649,711 and 413,699 times, respectively. In addition, library members viewed online resource 606,945 times during 2018
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “The dauphin county library (the library) strengthens the community by promoting literacy and providing resources and services for information, education, and recreation. the library exists to create a community of readers and empower individuals with free access to information and a universe of ideas. we welcome and support all people in their enjoyment of reading and pursuit of lifelong learning. working together we strive to nurture literacy through equal access to information, ideas and knowledge via books, programs and other resources.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “The dauphin county library system (the library) strengthens the community by promoting literacy and providing resources and services for information, education, and recreation. the library exists to create a community of readers and empower individuals with free access to information and a universe of ideas. we welcome and support all people in their enjoyment of reading and pursuit of lifelong learning. working together, we strive to nurture literacy through equal access to information, ideas and knowledge via books, programs and other resources.”.
- The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of PA, as reported.
- The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2019 as 101 WALNUT STREET, HARRISBURG, PA, 17101.
- The non-profit has a total of 180 employees, as reported on their form for 2019.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$563,442.
- The organization has 16 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1889.
- The organization pays $4,399,550 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $393,669 in fundraising expenses.
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