Upper Sandusky Community Lib

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Upper Sandusky Community Library is a public community library in Upper Sandusky, Ohio serving local residents with physical and digital collections, public computers, meeting rooms, programming for all ages, and homebound delivery, funded primarily through local tax levies.

Company typePrivate
Founded1912
HeadquartersUpper Sandusky, United States
Headcount1–10
GTM typeB2C
OfferingServices

What Upper Sandusky Community Lib does

Upper Sandusky Community Library is a public community library established in 1912 and located at 301 N. Sandusky Ave. in Upper Sandusky, Wyandot County, Ohio. It serves the residents of Upper Sandusky through a single physical building with operating hours Monday through Saturday, offering physical and digital collections, public access computers, meeting rooms, notary services, 3D printing, and a homebound delivery program for residents unable to visit in person. The library is governed by a Board of Trustees and operates as a government/public nonprofit entity rather than a commercial business.

The library's technology stack is built on standard public-library infrastructure. Catalog management runs on the Sirsi system, with a web-based Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) for patron self-service. Digital lending is delivered through third-party integrations with Overdrive's Libby platform and Hoopla, providing e-books, audiobooks, and streaming media. Additional platforms include research databases, genealogy and local history archives, and the Northstar Digital Literacy training program. The technology profile is integration-heavy rather than proprietary: all AI/ML, search, and recommendation capabilities reside in vendor systems rather than in-house builds.

Upper Sandusky Community Library is funded primarily through local tax levies and government appropriations, with services provided free of charge to cardholders. The only revenue offsets come from nominal fees on printing, faxing, and laminating services. The library has 1-10 employees and a single-site operating model with no disclosed revenue, no parent holding company, and no subsidiaries. Distribution is via walk-in access, online digital resources, and a homebound delivery channel. Customer segments are horizontal and community-wide: children and youth (story times, summer reading, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten), adults (book clubs, craft parties, Northstar literacy training), and families and homebound residents. The entity is a publicly funded civic service rather than a growth-stage commercial enterprise, and its economics are anchored to community tax support and Board of Trustees governance.

Upper Sandusky Community Lib firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Upper Sandusky Community Lib
Legal name: Upper Sandusky Community Library
Website: https://upper-sandusky.lib.oh.us
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1912
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 1–10 employees
Short description: Upper Sandusky Community Library is a public community library in Upper Sandusky, Ohio serving local residents with physical and digital collections, public computers, meeting rooms, programming for all ages, and homebound delivery, funded primarily through local tax levies.
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Upper Sandusky Community Lib industry classification

Industry

Product category: Public Library Services
NAICS: Libraries and Archives (51921), Libraries and Archives (519210), Educational Support Services (611710)
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), Libraries, Archives & Special Collections (BPAGAHAF), Library User Services & Information Support (Reference, Research Help, Instruction Support) (EDAEAGAL), Library-Based Learning Programs (Public Libraries) (EDAAAFAA)

Keywords

Public library services
Community programming
Digital literacy training
Research databases
Youth services

Where Upper Sandusky Community Lib is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Upper Sandusky
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Upper Sandusky Community Lib business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Others, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

Public Library Funding: Funded primarily through local tax levies and government appropriations as a public library. Services are provided free of charge to community members with valid library cards.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Freemium	Monthly	Free Library Membership

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Upper Sandusky Community Lib product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Upper Sandusky Community Library is a public community library providing free access to physical and digital collections, public computers, meeting rooms, and educational/cultural programs for all ages. Services include digital lending via Libby and Hoopla, research databases, genealogy and local history resources, 3D printing, notary services, and Northstar Digital Literacy certification, supplemented by community outreach such as homebound delivery.

Product overview

Upper Sandusky Community Library is a public library offering a unified, single-site service model combining traditional library resources with modern digital services. The core offerings include physical collections and research databases alongside digital lending through eMedia platforms (Libby and Hoopla). Youth services feature structured programs like story times, STEAMpunks, and the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative. Community programs encompass book clubs, craft parties, and meeting room reservations. Specialized services include genealogy research, public computers, notary services, 3D printing, and Northstar Digital Literacy training. All services are accessible through a unified library card system with online account management.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Summer Reading Program Annual seasonal reading incentive program encouraging community members of all ages to read throughout the summer, featuring themed events and activities.
Children & Youth Services Programs and resources for children and youth including story times, educational collections, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, STEAMpunks, and early literacy initiatives.
Research Databases Online research tools and digital resources providing access to scholarly content, periodicals, and specialized reference materials through the library catalog.
eMedia (Libby and Hoopla) Digital media lending services providing access to e-books, audiobooks, and streaming content through integrated third-party platforms.
Public Computers Computer workstations available for public use within the library facility.
Meeting Rooms Reserved spaces within the library available for community groups, educational programs, and civic activities.
Genealogy & Local History Specialized resources and archival materials supporting genealogical research and preservation of local historical records.
Book Clubs Regularly scheduled group reading and discussion programs for adults, including The 100 Book Club.
Craft Party Hands-on creative crafting programs featuring seasonal projects and DIY activities for community participants.
Notary Services Public notary services available to library patrons for document authentication and verification needs.
3D Printer and Fabrication Services Access to 3D printing technology and fabrication equipment for public use, along with copier, fax, and laminator services.
Northstar Digital Literacy Digital skills assessment and training program helping community members develop essential computer and internet literacy competencies.
Homebound Delivery Library material delivery service for individuals who are unable to visit the library due to mobility or health constraints.

Companies that use Upper Sandusky Community Lib

Customer profile

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Upper Sandusky Community Lib technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
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AI maturity

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Feature3 records

Upper Sandusky Community Lib partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

Overdrive (Libby)coreTechnology or IntegrationDigital media lending platform providing e-books, audiobooks, and digital content accessible through the Libby app. Integrated into the library's digital resource offering.
HooplacoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital streaming and lending platform for movies, music, audiobooks, e-books, comics, and TV shows. Provides additional digital content beyond the Libby platform.
SEO LibrariescoreTechnology or IntegrationLibrary system consortium providing shared catalog systems, resource sharing, and collective purchasing power for member libraries in the region.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Upper Sandusky Community Lib competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Others

Overdrive (Libby): Digital content platform providing the Libby app used by Upper Sandusky patrons for e-books and audiobooks. Adjacent rather than competitive; serves as a core technology infrastructure layer enabling the library's digital lending.
OCLC: Global library cooperative providing shared cataloging, resource sharing (WorldCat), and technology services. Comparable as a backbone infrastructure provider whose tools (likely used implicitly by Upper Sandusky via SEO Libraries) enable inter-library loan and discovery.
SirsiDynix: Library management system vendor whose Sirsi platform powers Upper Sandusky's OPAC and patron accounts. Comparable as the underlying technology infrastructure enabling catalog, circulation, and discovery functions across thousands of public libraries.
Hoopla Digital: Digital lending platform providing streaming movies, music, audiobooks, e-books, and comics. Powers Upper Sandusky's streaming and digital lending capabilities; comparable as an enabling technology partner in the public library ecosystem.

Regional players

Delaware County District Library: Ohio-based public library system serving a comparable community footprint with similar programming (story times, digital media, community spaces). Comparable as a mid-sized Ohio public library operating in a similar demographic and funding context.

Broad incumbents

Cleveland Public Library: Major Ohio public library system offering collections, digital media, programming, and outreach. Comparable in mission and service mix to Upper Sandusky but operates at metropolitan scale with multiple branches and specialized departments.
Columbus Metropolitan Library: Large Ohio public library system serving Franklin County with multiple branches, digital services, and extensive programming. Comparable as a same-state public library operating a similar mix of physical lending, digital access, and community programming, though at significantly greater scale.

Direct peers

SEO Libraries Consortium: Library consortium of which Upper Sandusky Community Library is a member; provides shared catalog systems, resource sharing, and collective purchasing power. Directly comparable as the operational backbone for Upper Sandusky's digital and physical lending capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Upper Sandusky Community Lib financial estimates

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Upper Sandusky Community Lib leadership team

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Upper Sandusky Community Lib funding detail

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Investors

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Upper Sandusky Community Lib M&A and investment

M&A and investment

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Frequently asked questions about Upper Sandusky Community Lib

What does Upper Sandusky Community Lib do?

Is Upper Sandusky Community Lib a public or private company?

Upper Sandusky Community Lib is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was Upper Sandusky Community Lib founded?

Upper Sandusky Community Lib was founded in 1912. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is Upper Sandusky Community Lib based?

Upper Sandusky Community Lib is headquartered in Upper Sandusky, United States, in the North America region.

How does Upper Sandusky Community Lib make money?

One revenue line is on record: public Library Funding.

Who are Upper Sandusky Community Lib's main competitors?

Others on record are Overdrive (Libby), OCLC, SirsiDynix and Hoopla Digital. Delaware County District Library is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Cleveland Public Library and Columbus Metropolitan Library. SEO Libraries Consortium is listed as a direct peer.

Does Upper Sandusky Community Lib have an API?

No public API is recorded for Upper Sandusky Community Lib.

What industry is Upper Sandusky Community Lib in?

Upper Sandusky Community Lib's product category is Public Library Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAIACAO, Public Libraries & Information Services, with a secondary code of EDAEAGAC, Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management. Its NAICS code is 51921 and its SIC code is 8200.