What medina county district library does

Medina County District Library (MCDL) is a public library system and political subdivision of the State of Ohio, founded in 1850 and one of the oldest library systems in the state. Governed by a seven-member volunteer Board of Trustees appointed by the Medina County Commissioners or Court of Common Pleas Judges, MCDL operates seven service points across Medina County — six branch libraries (Medina as headquarters, plus Brunswick, Buckeye, Highland, Lodi, and Seville) and a Bookmobile for mobile outreach — providing free public access to physical collections of 558,000+ items, digital content via the CLEVNET consortium (12,000,000+ items across 40+ library systems), public computing and Wi-Fi, makerspace and recording studio facilities, early literacy and ESOL programming, GED testing and proctoring, passport services, and meeting room rentals.

The underlying technology stack is built around an Integrated Library System accessed through the CLEVNET consortium, with digital lending and streaming delivered through third-party partner platforms including OverDrive/Libby, hoopla, and Kanopy. Specialized equipment investments include a CopiBook Open System scanner funded by a 2025 IMLS National Leadership Grant for historical document digitization (powering the Medina County Memory Project) and hearing loop technology installed at the Medina branch via a 2024 ALA grant. Service modules are organized around patron segments (Kids, Teens, Adults, Educators, Underserved/Vulnerable Populations) and run through a community-led GTM model that combines events, partner-hosted programs, and 25+ institutional collaborations with schools, health departments, and social services organizations.

MCDL's funding model is fundamentally tax-based: approximately 56% of operating revenue derives from a voter-approved 1.5-mill property tax levy (2017–2027), with the remainder sourced from Ohio's Public Library Fund, federal and state grants, modest transactional fees (printing, meeting room rentals, passport photos, replacement cards, lost-material charges), and donations via the 701/801 endowment funds and Friends of MCDL. Core services are free; the only late fines apply to special-collection items (Adventure Passes, mobile hotspots, tools). Executive Director Julianne Bedel leads the organization, with Deputy Director Suzie Muniak, Fiscal Officer Allison Gaebelein, FHLC Manager Lauren Kuntzman, and Volunteer Coordinator Laura Kettering in supporting leadership roles.

Name

medina county district library

Legal name

Medina County District Library

Website

https://medina.lib.oh.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1850

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Medina County District Library is a public library system operating seven branches plus a Bookmobile across Medina County, Ohio, providing free access to 558,000+ physical items, 12M+ digital items via the CLEVNET consortium, educational programming, and community services funded primarily by a voter-approved property tax levy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (51921), Libraries and Archives (519210), Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services (5192)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management (EDAEAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Libraries & Information Services (BPAIACAO), Archives, Special Collections & Preservation Operations (Rare Materials, Conservation) (EDAEAGAJ), Library User Services & Information Support (Reference, Research Help, Instruction Support) (EDAEAGAL), Library-Based Learning Programs (Public Libraries) (EDAAAFAA)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Digital lending
• Early literacy programs
• Community education
• Historical preservation

Headquarters

HQ city

Medina

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Local property taxes (1.5-mill levy, approved 2017, running through 2027) constitute approximately 56% of operating revenue. This is the only local funding source dedicated to library services.
2. State Library Funding: Public Library Fund (PLF) distribution from Ohio through the Library and Local Government Support Fund (LLGSF)
3. Grants: Federal grants including $100,000 IMLS National Leadership Grant for preservation projects
4. Fines and Fees: Fees for printing, copying, meeting room rentals, passport photos, replacement cards (50 cents), and lost/damaged materials
5. Meeting Room Rental: Fees for meeting room reservations ranging from $40-$100 minimum for 2 hours, with additional hourly fees
6. Donations: Monetary donations through the 701 Endowment Fund (expendable) and 801 Endowment Fund (non-expendable), plus Friends of MCDL fundraising

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Medina County District Library provides free public library services to Medina County, Ohio residents, including access to a physical collection of more than 558,000 items across seven branch locations plus a Bookmobile, digital content through partner platforms Libby, hoopla, and Kanopy, and consortium-wide access to over 12 million items via CLEVNET. The library also delivers educational programs (early literacy, teen services, ESOL, GED testing), community services (passport acceptance, meeting rooms, tools/tech lending, makerspace, recording studio), and historical preservation services through the Family History & Learning Center.

Product overview

Medina County District Library provides public library services across seven physical locations (Medina, Brunswick, Buckeye, Highland, Lodi, Seville, and Bookmobile) plus digital services. The library offers physical and digital collections including books, audiobooks, DVDs, video games, and eMedia through partner platforms (Libby, hoopla, Kanopy). Key service modules include Kids Services (Storytimes, Early Literacy Kits, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten), Teen Services, Adult/Educator Services, Local & Family History (Family History & Learning Center), Makerspace & Digital Lab, Recording Studio, Passport Services, Meeting Room rentals, and specialized programs including GED Testing, ESOL Classes, and Tools & Tech lending program. The library operates as part of the CLEVNET consortium, providing access to over 12 million items system-wide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Library Cards and Circulation Services Library card registration and circulation services providing cardholders access to physical collections at seven MCDL locations and to digital content. Includes standard cards and eCards for remote digital access.
• eMedia Digital Lending Platforms Digital content platform providing downloadable and streaming eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, music, TV shows, and movies through OverDrive/Libby, hoopla, and Kanopy partner platforms.
• Kids Services and Early Literacy Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 43% increase in new library card registrations in 2023
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Community Action Wayne/MedinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for social services and support programs serving Medina County residents
• Medina County Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth education programs including Medicaid & Medicare 101 sessions, GLP1 education, and wellness resources
• Project: LEARNcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdult education services including ESOL courses held at Medina and Brunswick Libraries. Deputy Director serves on board.
• Feeding Medina CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood security partnership addressing community hunger and nutrition needs
• Free Clinic of Medina CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare access partnership providing resources and referrals for uninsured/underinsured residents
• Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities (MCBDD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for accessibility assessments and services for people with developmental disabilities. Conducted comprehensive accessibility assessment.
• Medina County Park DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStoryWalk installations at Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park and other locations promoting literacy and physical activity
• Medina City SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership including StoryWalk at Northrop Elementary, educator resources, and literacy programs
• Ohio Early InterventionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly literacy partnership providing books to families with over 1,000 books donated
• Akron Children's/Summa HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership for health education programming at library locations
• Granger Historical SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical preservation partnership loaning store ledgers from 1830s for digitization project
• Medina County Historical SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical preservation partnership contributing handwritten record books for digitization to Medina County Memory Project
• NextStepUp Emergency Housing ShelterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial services partnership providing Project READ services and deposit collection at shelter
• CLEVNETcoreTechnology or IntegrationLibrary consortium of 40+ public library systems providing access to 12,000,000+ items. Allows patrons to use any member library card at MCDL locations.
• OverDrive (Libby)coreTechnology or IntegrationDigital lending platform for eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines accessible through Libby app
• hooplacoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital media platform for streaming and downloading movies, TV, music, and audiobooks
• KanopycoreTechnology or IntegrationStreaming video service for movies, documentaries, and educational content
• United Way of Medina CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for social service coordination and funding support
• ORMACO (Ohio Regional Music, Arts, and Cultural Outreach)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts and cultural programming partnership for community enrichment events
• Recovery Center of Medina CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecovery and behavioral health partnership providing resources for addiction recovery support

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County: Ohio's largest county-level public library system, operating branches, makerspaces, and digital platforms funded by a property tax levy—comparable in scale and model though serving a much larger population.
• Dayton Metro Library: Montgomery County's public library system offering branches, digital lending, and community programming under a similar levy-funded public library operating model in Ohio.
• Cuyahoga County Public Library: Largest CLEVNET member library in Ohio, serving Cuyahoga County (Cleveland metro). Directly comparable as a county-level public library system within the same CLEVNET consortium, with similar services including branches, digital lending, and community programming—though at significantly larger scale.
• Toledo Lucas County Public Library: Lucas County, Ohio public library system with branches and digital services funded by a property tax levy—directly comparable funding model and operating structure to MCDL.
• Akron-Summit County Public Library: Summit County's public library system and CLEVNET member, directly comparable as a Northeast Ohio county-level system offering branches, digital content, maker/recording spaces, and ESOL programming to a similar demographic profile.
• Columbus Metropolitan Library: Franklin County's main public library and one of the largest in Ohio, operating multiple branches, makerspaces, and digital services with comparable voter-approved levy funding model. Comparable as an Ohio county-level public library system.
• Cleveland Public Library: CLEVNET member and fellow Ohio urban public library offering branches, digital lending, genealogy research collections, and social services partnerships—directly comparable in service mix to MCDL.
• Stark Library: Stark County's county-level public library system in Northeast Ohio, offering branches and digital services under a similar Ohio county district library structure to MCDL.

Regional players

• Lorain Public Library System: Northeast Ohio county-level public library system serving Lorain County with branches and digital services—comparable in size and structure to MCDL though operating in a different geographic market adjacent to Medina County.
• Wayne County Public Library: Adjacent county public library in Northeast Ohio offering comparable public library services including early literacy, digital lending, and community programming—geographically adjacent to Medina County but operating in a different jurisdiction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/MedinaLibrary
• Facebookfacebook.com//MedinaCountyDistrictLibraryOhio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/medina-county-district-library
• Instagraminstagram.com/medinalibrary
• Pinterestpinterest.com/medinacountylib

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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