Sheridan County Library

What Sheridan County Library does

Sheridan County Library is a public library system operated as a department of county government in Sheridan County, Wyoming, serving county residents across four branch locations—the Sheridan Fulmer Public Library (headquarters), Clearmont Branch, Story Branch, and Tongue River Branch—plus The Wyoming Room, a special collection of regional local history materials. The system offers traditional library services including physical circulating collections (books, CDs, DVDs), meeting rooms, children's programming, summer reading programs, homework help, and interlibrary loans, as well as digital services such as eBooks, audiobooks, digital magazines, and streaming video.

The library's technology stack is built entirely on third-party platforms accessed through the library card: WYLDCat provides the unified online catalog (web and mobile app), Libby by Overdrive delivers digital lending for eBooks and audiobooks, Kanopy offers streaming video with 30,000+ films, and NoveList and BookFlix provide reading recommendations and children's literacy tools. The system is part of the WYLD Consortium, a statewide Wyoming library network that enables shared catalog access, database research (GoWYLD.net), and interlibrary loan coordination. The Wyoming Room represents a dedicated archival asset for local history, expanded in 1995 to 3,400 additional square feet.

The library's revenue model is non-commercial: services are free to county residents with a library card, funded primarily through county taxes, state appropriations, and private donations. Supplemental funding flows from two 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations—the Friends of the Library (established 1964) and the Sheridan County Library Foundation—plus a permanent endowment established in 1975 from the Harry S. Fulmer bequest. The only direct user fee is $2.00 per item for interlibrary loans. In 2024, the system received a $1,755,550 federal grant through the Wyoming State Library's Multi-Purpose Community Facility Program for facility renovations across all branches. The system employs 12 staff and is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Sheridan County Commission.

Name

Sheridan County Library

Legal name

Sheridan County Public Library System

Website

https://sheridanwyolibrary.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1886

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sheridan County Library is a public library system in Sheridan County, Wyoming, operating four branches plus Wyoming Room for county residents. It provides free access to physical and digital collections, children's programming, interlibrary loans, and local history archives, funded by county taxes, state appropriations, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (51921), Libraries and Archives (519210)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Libraries & Information Services (BPAIACAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management (EDAEAGAC), Library User Services & Information Support (Reference, Research Help, Instruction Support) (EDAEAGAL), Library Collections & Cataloging Services (Acquisitions, Metadata, Circulation) (EDAEAGAE)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Digital lending platforms
• Children's literacy programs
• Local history collections
• Community education resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Sheridan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Grants: Wyoming Library Multi-Purpose Community Facility Program federal grant awarded in 2024 for facility renovations including furniture, carpet, and lighting upgrades.
2. Donations - Sheridan County Library Foundation: 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation that fundraises for endowment, major expenditures (buildings, grounds, equipment), and programs/materials outside library budget.
3. Friends of the Library Membership: Annual membership fees and donations from the 501(c)(3) Friends of the Library organization that has existed since 1964.
4. Interlibrary Loan Fees: $2.00 per item fee for interlibrary loans from other libraries, charged when item is picked up.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sheridan County Library is a public library system providing free access to physical and digital collections, research databases, and community programs across four branch locations. Core offerings include books, CDs, DVDs, eBooks, audiobooks, streaming video (Kanopy), research databases, interlibrary loans, meeting rooms, summer reading programs, homework help, and special collections such as the Wyoming Room for local history. The library serves all ages through children's, teen, and adult programming including the Claire Yorks Reading & Discussion Series.

Product overview

Sheridan County Library is a public library system consisting of four branches (Fulmer, Clearmont, Story, and Tongue River) offering traditional library collections and digital services. The core offerings include physical circulating collections (books, CDs, DVDs) and digital platforms for eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming video. Key digital products include WYLDCat (online catalog/search), Libby (eBooks/audiobooks), Kanopy (streaming video), NoveList (reading recommendations), and BookFlix (children's literacy resource). The library also provides interlibrary loan services, children's programming, summer reading programs, and special collections including The Wyoming Room local history archive. The system serves patrons of all ages with materials for recreational reading, research, and educational support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WYLDCat: Online library catalog app for searching books, movies and audiobooks available at Wyoming libraries
• The Wyoming Room
• The Claire Yorks Reading & Discussion Series

Products and services

• WYLDCat Online Catalog Online library catalog accessible via web and mobile apps (iOS/Android) for searching books, movies, and audiobooks across the Wyoming library system, managing library account, renewing materials, and placing holds.
• Libby Digital Lending Digital lending platform by Overdrive offering eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines accessible 24/7 on iOS, Android, and Amazon Kindle devices with a library card.
• Kanopy Streaming Video Streaming video service offering over 30,000 films including documentaries, indie films, classic films, and world cinema from distributors such as Kino Lorber, Music Box Films, PBS, and others. Available via iOS and Android apps.
• NoveList Reading recommendation database helping patrons find books similar to those already read, based on reading preferences and interests.
• BookFlix Literacy resource pairing fiction with informational books, featuring read-along capabilities with highlighted words and educational games for early readers.
• Interlibrary Loan Service Service enabling patrons to request items from other libraries in Wyoming and across the United States for a $2.00 per item fee.
• Children's Collection Circulating collection of approximately 23,000 titles for children through sixth grade, including 5,400 picture books, 1,330 Easy Readers, 4,700 fiction titles, 7,400 informational titles, 600 CDs, and 800 DVDs.
• Summer Reading Program Annual summer reading program for children and teens, supported by donations from the Friends of the Library who purchase books for participants.
• The Wyoming Room Special collections and local history room at the Fulmer Branch Library providing research materials and historical resources specific to Wyoming and the Sheridan region.
• Claire Yorks Reading & Discussion Series Author discussion and reading series featuring notable writers and literary programming for the community.
• Meeting Room Rentals Meeting space available for community groups and organizations at library branch locations.
• Homework Help Academic assistance service for children and families, accessible by phone at 674-8585 ext. 119 or via email at [email protected].
• GoWYLD.net Databases Statewide database access for articles, research, and digital resources available to library patrons through the Wyoming library network.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Friends of the LibrarycoreOthers501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1964 that promotes library use, sponsors programs, and provides direct financial support. The 12-member board organizes the annual Friends of the Library Auction and purchases books for the Summer Reading Program.
• Sheridan County Library FoundationcoreOthers7-13 member board that performs private sector fundraising for library endowment, major expenditures (buildings, grounds, equipment), and programs/materials outside the library budget. Foundation board meets every other month at the Fulmer Branch.
• WYLD ConsortiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationStatewide Wyoming library network (WYLDCat) providing shared catalog system, database access (GoWYLD.net), and interlibrary loan coordination across Wyoming libraries.
• Clearmont Community Center FoundationminorOthers501(c)(3) nonprofit that owns and maintains the Clearmont Community Center housing the Clearmont Branch Library. By agreement, SCPLS reimburses CCCF for utility expenses in exchange for rent-free and maintenance-free space.
• Story Library BoardminorOthersIncorporated nonprofit that owns and maintains the Story Community Library building. SCPLS pays $250/year for meeting room use, insures building and contents, pays utilities and staff salaries, and purchases materials.
• Ranchester Town CouncilminorOthersProvides rent-free space in Town Hall for Tongue River Branch Library, including utilities and maintenance. SCPLS pays for operational costs of the branch.
• Buckaroo Award ProgramminorOthersWyoming children's book award program for grades K-3 where children vote for their favorite books. SCPLS participates by providing nominee books and facilitating student voting.
• Indian Paintbrush Book Award ProgramminorOthersWyoming youth book award program for grades 4-6 that helps students become acquainted with contemporary authors and honor favorite book authors.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Teton County Library: Wyoming county library in Jackson. Comparable as a small Wyoming county library system; contrasts with Sheridan by serving a higher-income resort community but shares the same state funding framework and digital consortium.
• Park County Library System: Wyoming county library system based in Cody. Multi-branch Wyoming county library of comparable scale and rural-urban mix, participating in the same statewide WYLD digital infrastructure and programs like Buckaroo Award.
• Natrona County Public Library: Public library system serving Natrona County, Wyoming (Casper). Directly comparable as a Wyoming county library system with multiple branches, similar digital service offerings via WYLD, and analogous funding model combining county appropriations with foundation donations.
• Campbell County Public Library: Public library system serving Campbell County, Wyoming (Gillette). Comparable mid-sized Wyoming county library with similar geography, branch count, digital platforms (WYLDCat, Libby, Kanopy), and community-led funding model.
• Laramie County Library System: Wyoming county library system based in Cheyenne. Same state regulatory framework, same WYLD Consortium membership, similar mix of physical branches and digital services, but larger scale provides an aspirational comparable for Sheridan County.
• Sweetwater County Library System: Wyoming county library system spanning Green River and Rock Springs. Similar mid-size Wyoming county library system with multiple branches, identical WYLD consortium membership, and analogous reliance on county tax funding plus private donations.
• Albany County Public Library: Public library serving Albany County, Wyoming (Laramie). Comparable Wyoming county library with multi-branch structure, university-adjacent community programming, and identical statewide digital infrastructure access through WYLD.

Others

• OverDrive: Digital content platform that powers Libby and Wyoming Virtual Library, which Sheridan County Library uses to deliver eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines. Technology ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor; comparable function for digital lending.
• Kanopy: Streaming video service integrated with Sheridan County Library's digital offerings, providing 30,000+ films including documentaries and indie cinema. Ecosystem participant that extends the library's content reach without direct competition.
• BiblioCommons: Provider of library catalog and discovery interfaces used by many public library systems. Adjacent technology vendor serving a similar customer base (US/Canadian public libraries) rather than a direct competitor to Sheridan County Library.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/sheridan_fulmer_library
• Facebookfacebook.com/SheridanWyoPublicLibrarySystem
• Instagraminstagram.com/sheridan_fulmer_library
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sheridan-county-library

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