Newberry Library
Newberry Library
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About this organization
Mission
The Newberry Library is an independent research library dedicated to the advancement and dissemination of knowledge, especially in the humanities. The Newberry Library acquires and preserves a broad array of special collections research materials relating to Europe and the Americas.
About
The Newberry Library is an independent research library dedicated to the advancement and dissemination of knowledge, especially in the humanities. As such, it provides materials to the public as well as fellowships for research, teacher programs, exhibitions and adult seminars. Library services and collection development statistics: Catalog records added: 172,435 (over 160,000 electronic resources) Items cataloged: 6,550 Linear feet of manuscripts processed: 361.3 Pages added to the internet archive: 26,877 Conservation treatments completed: 2,041 Readers signed in: 4,480 Materials paged to readers: 29,103 Reference inquiries answered: 12,472 Instructional sessions offered: 366 Attendees at instructional sessions: 5,670 Long-term fellows in residence: 12 Short-term fellows in residence: 41 Teacher development program participants: 1,159 Attendance at free gallery exhibitions: 23,521 Adult seminars offered: 143 Adult seminar participants: 2,213 Free public programs offered: 65
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “The newberry library, open to the public without charge, is an independent research library dedicated to the advancement and dissemination of knowledge, especially in the humanities. the newberry library acquires and preserves a broad array of special collections research materials relating to the civilizations of europe and the americas. it promotes and provides for their effective use, fostering research, teaching, publication, and life-long learning, as well as civic engagement. in service to its diverse community, the newberry library encourages intellectual pursuit in an atmosphere of free inquiry and sustains the highest standards of collection preservation, bibliographic access and reader services.”.
When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “The newberry library is an independent research library dedicated to the advancement and dissemination of knowledge, especially in the humanities. the newberry library acquires and preserves a broad array of special collections research materials relating to europe and the americas.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is IL.
- The address of the non-profit for 2020 according to the filing is 60 WEST WALTON STREET, CHICAGO, IL, 60610.
- The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2020 is 144.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$3,431,354.
- The organization has 38 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1892.
- The organization pays $6,745,438 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $793,094 in fundraising expenses.
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