Uinta County Library

What Uinta County Library does

Uinta County Library is a public county library system operated by the government of Uinta County, Wyoming, serving residents through three branch locations: the main branch in Evanston (701 Main St) and branches in Lyman (129 South Franklin St) and Mountain View (322 W 2nd St). The system is governed by a five-member Board of Trustees and staffed by approximately 9 employees across the three sites, with operating hours concentrated mid-week and Saturday mornings at the Evanston branch and reduced schedules at the smaller Lyman and Mountain View branches.

The library's core technology stack is built on the Aspen Discovery catalog platform (powered by Grove for Libraries), which provides a unified web-based interface for searching and requesting materials across all three branches. Digital lending is delivered through the OverDrive/Libby platform for 24/7 eBook and audiobook access, and the library participates in the statewide WYLD network and GoWYLD portal for inter-library loans and shared digital resources. Supporting services include free public computer access, free WiFi, printing and fax, fee-based meeting room rentals, and an inter-library loan service.

Revenue is not commercially generated in the traditional sense. The library is primarily funded by county tax appropriations and government allocations, with supplementary revenue from individual and corporate donations, fundraising by the affiliated Friends of the Uinta County Library 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and small fee-based services (printing at $0.15-$0.50/page, fax at $1.00 first page / $0.75 each additional, meeting rooms at $15-$25/hour with $50 deposit, and $4 per inter-library loan outside the WYLD network). Core services — library cards, WiFi, computer access, and basic borrowing — are free to residents and property owners of Uinta County, and digital content is accessible 24/7 via Libby/OverDrive.

Name

Uinta County Library

Legal name

Uinta County Library

Website

https://uintalibrary.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Uinta County Library is a public county library system operating three branches (Evanston, Lyman, Mountain View) in Uinta County, Wyoming, serving county residents with free access to physical and digital collections, public computers, WiFi, meeting rooms, and community programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

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

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), Digital Library & Electronic Resources Operations (e-Resources, Repositories, Licensing) (EDAEAGAF), Interlibrary Loan (ILL) & Resource Sharing Operations (EDAEAGAK)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Community library programming
• Digital lending platform
• Inter-library loan service
• Meeting room rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Evanston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Primary funding from government sources including local county taxes and government allocations. Government funding covers a portion of operating expenses but not all costs.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations, corporate contributions, and fundraising events. Friends of the Uinta County Library nonprofit organization supports library funding through membership dues and fundraising activities.
3. Printing and Fax Services: Public printing services at $0.15 per page (black and white) and $0.50 per page (color). Fax services at $1.00 for first page and $0.75 for additional pages.
4. Meeting Room Rentals: Rental fees for library meeting rooms at various price points ($15-$25 per hour depending on room size) with $50 deposit requirement. Used by community groups and organizations.
5. Inter-Library Loan Fees: Fee-based inter-library loan service for materials from other libraries outside the WYLD network at $4.00 per title to cover postage costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Uinta County Library is a public library system operating three branches that provides free borrowing access to physical and digital collections, public computers, free WiFi, community programming, and meeting room rentals to residents of Uinta County, Wyoming. The library runs on the Aspen Discovery catalog platform and integrates with the statewide WYLD network and OverDrive/Libby for 24/7 digital lending of eBooks and audiobooks.

Product overview

Uinta County Library is a public library system operating three branches (Evanston, Lyman, Mountain View) in Uinta County, Wyoming. The core offering is a unified catalog and digital lending platform built on Aspen Discovery, providing access to physical materials across all branches plus 24/7 digital collections via OverDrive/Libby and the statewide GoWYLD consortium. Supporting services include public computer access, free WiFi, printing/fax services, inter-library loans, and rentable meeting rooms. The library also maintains community engagement through Friends of the Library volunteer organization and accepts donations via multiple channels including Amazon Wishlists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Friends of the Uinta County Library: A volunteer nonprofit organization that provides support, service, and advocacy for the library, organizing fundraising events and coordinating volunteers.

Products and services

• Library Catalog (Aspen Discovery) Web-based library catalog system built on Aspen Discovery platform enabling patrons to search, browse, and request physical and digital materials across all three Uinta County Library branches from a unified interface. Supports keyword, title, author, subject, and call number searches.
• Digital Collections (OverDrive/Libby) 24/7 digital lending service for eBooks, audiobooks, and read-along eBooks for children, young adults, and adults. Accessible via OverDrive website or Libby app using library card and PIN.
• GoWYLD Digital Portal Wyoming Libraries Digital (GoWYLD) consortium platform providing access to statewide digital materials and databases to Uinta County Library patrons.
• Public Computer Access Internet workstations and four small private room computers available for public use at all three library locations. Guest passes available for non-cardholders. Supports quieter work, conference calls, and Zoom meetings.
• WiFi Access Free WiFi available at all three library locations. Patrons connect to 'Library Public' network and accept policy agreement.
• Printing and Fax Services Public printing and faxing at all three locations. Printing costs $0.15 per page (black and white) or $0.50 per page (color). Faxing costs $1.00 for first page, $0.75 for additional pages.
• Inter-Library Loan (ILL) Service connecting patrons to materials at other libraries throughout Wyoming and the nation when items are not available locally. Costs $4.00 per title for items outside the WYLD network. Items typically arrive in 5-7 days with loan periods of approximately 3 weeks.
• Meeting Room Rentals Rental of meeting rooms for public use at all three library locations. Evanston offers the Bridger-Carter Room ($25/hour) and Almy Room ($15/hour). Lyman has a Multi-Purpose Room and Board Room. Mountain View has a Main Meeting Room and Conference Room. All require $50 deposit.
• Library Programs and Events Free events and programs at each library location including Evanston events, Lyman events, and Mountain View events. Children's Department available at Evanston branch offering story hours and juvenile programming.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Friends of the Uinta County LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer nonprofit organization supporting the library through fundraising, volunteer coordination, and community advocacy. The organization provides funds for library materials, programs, services, and volunteer recognition through donations and fundraising events. Membership requires a donation and funds services provided by Friends of the Library.
• WYLD (Wyoming Libraries)coreTechnology or IntegrationStatewide library network connecting Uinta County Libraries to other Wyoming libraries for shared catalog access, inter-library loans, and resource sharing across the state.
• OverDrive/LibbycoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital content platform providing 24/7 access to eBooks, audiobooks, and read-along eBooks for children, young adults, and adults through the Libby app and OverDrive website.
• Grove for Libraries / Aspen DiscoverycoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform powering the library's web-based catalog and discovery system. Aspen Discovery enables unified searching and access across the library's physical and digital collections.
• Amazon WishlistminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonation program allowing patrons to purchase specific materials from Amazon wishlists that are then shipped directly to library branches.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wyoming State Library: The statewide library agency that operates WYLD/GoWYLD and supports all Wyoming public libraries including Uinta County. It is the umbrella governing body and primary technology/network provider for the subject library.

Others

• OverDrive / Libby: Vendor that powers the library's digital lending platform. Not a peer in the competitive sense, but the core technology enabler for Uinta County Library's 24/7 digital collection and a comparable solution for thousands of other public libraries.
• Friends of the Library organizations (national network): The national Friends of Libraries USA (FOLUSA) network and individual chapter nonprofits (including the subject's own Friends of the Uinta County Library) that support public libraries via fundraising, advocacy, and volunteer coordination — directly comparable support structure.
• ByWater Solutions (Aspen Discovery): Provider of the Aspen Discovery catalog platform via Grove for Libraries that Uinta County Library uses. Comparable technology deployed at hundreds of public libraries, making it the closest technology peer to the library's discovery layer.

Direct peers

• Campbell County Public Library (Wyoming): A Wyoming county public library on the same WYLD network offering unified Aspen Discovery catalog, Libby/OverDrive digital lending, meeting rooms, and Friends of the Library fundraising support to a rural Wyoming county population.
• Sublette County Library (Wyoming): A small rural Wyoming county library on the WYLD network offering Aspen Discovery, Libby/OverDrive digital lending, and Friends of the Library support — closely comparable in scale, geography, and service mix to Uinta County Library.
• Sweetwater County Library System (Wyoming): A neighboring Wyoming county library system also part of the WYLD network, serving multiple branches with shared Aspen Discovery catalog, Libby/OverDrive digital lending, and Friends of the Library support — the closest functional analog to Uinta County Library in scale and structure.
• Lincoln County Library System (Wyoming): Another small Wyoming county library system operating multiple branches within the WYLD consortium, offering the same core mix of physical lending, digital access via Libby/OverDrive, meeting rooms, and community programming to a rural county population.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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