OVERVIEW The Library of Congress administers several revolving fund activities under the authority of 2 U.S.C. 160 and 2 U.S.C. 182 a-c, as amended. These activities support the acquisition of library materials, preservation and duplication of the Library's audio-visual collections, special events and programs, classification editorial work, research and analysis, and retail sales. All of these activities further the work of the Library and its services to its customers and the general public. In FY 2006, a total of $108.643 million, in obligational authority, is requested for the Library's revolving fund programs, a net increase of $3.601 million over FY 2005. This reflects an increase of $732 thousand in pay costs and $2.869 million in non-pay costs. Program increases reflect adjustments in the activities of the Cooperative Acquisitions Program, Gift Shop Operations, Special Events and Public Programs, FEDLINK, Federal Research Program (FRP), Clapp Publication Fund, and the Traveling Exhibits Fund, offset by decreases in the Duplication Services, Document Reproduction and Microfilm Services, Decimal Classification Development Program. Adjustments were the result of heightened security in overseas field offices, the reestablishment of the Country Studies Program in the FRP, and continued efforts to streamline revolving fund operations, increase market bases through product line enhancements, and investigation of new market opportunities. OBLIGATIONAL AUTHORITY Obligational authority is requested as follows: 2 U.S.C. 160 • The Verner Clapp Publishing Fund sells facsimiles of historic and rare materials in the Library's collections in the form of books, pamphlets, and related items. In FY 2006, the Library is requesting obligational authority of $383 thousand for the publishing program. • The Traveling Exhibition Fund supports the loan and display of select, major exhibitions, prepared by the Library, to municipal and private museums throughout the world. In FY 2006, the Library is requesting obligational authority of $112 thousand for these touring exhibition activities. • The Cafritz Foundation Scholarly Activities Fund covers expenses related to the publication of the Library's exhibit catalogs, posters, and related exhibitions. In FY 2006, the Library is requesting obligational authority of $3 thousand for publication activities. • The Elizabeth Hamer Kegan Fund promotes the activities of the American Folklife Center through publication and/or distribution of folklife-related publications, recordings, crafts and art objects. In FY 2006, the Library is requesting obligational authority of $4 thousand for the Center's activities. •The DaCapo Fund supports publications, concerts, lectures, and other special projects, using the Music Division's collections. In FY 2006, the Library is requesting obligational authority of $21 thousand for Music Division activities. 2 U.S.C. 182 • The Cooperative Acquisitions Program secures hard-to-acquire research materials on behalf of participating U.S. research libraries. These materials are obtained by the Library's six overseas offices, which purchase additional copies of items selected for the Library's own collections based on the individual subject and language profiles supplied by the participating institutions. Each program participant pays for the cost of the publications, shipping, binding, and a surcharge that recovers the Library's administrative costs of providing this service. Materials are acquired from 43 countries on behalf of more than 104 research institutions. Some 500,000 pieces were acquired through this program in FY 2004. In FY 2006, the Library is requesting obligational authority of $3.82 million for the Cooperative Acquisitions Program. 2 U.S.C. 182a, as amended by PL 107–68, SEC. 207 •The Duplication Services Revolving Fund provides preservation and duplication services for the Library's audio-visual collections, including duplication services for motion pictures, videotapes, sound recordings, and radio and television broadcasts. This fund also provides access to copies of these collections for on-site, publicviewing purposes and preservation services to other non-profit archival institutions, for the acquisition of historically and culturally important audio-visual materials for the Library's collections. In FY 2006, the Library is requesting obligational authority of $792 thousand for the activities of the Duplication Services Revolving Fund. 2 U.S.C. 182b, as amended by PL 107-68, SEC. 208 • The Decimal Classification Development Program finances editorial work performed by the Decimal Classification Division, which produces and maintains editions of the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), in printed and electronic formats, and other related Dewey products, including the Abridged Edition 15. In FY 2006, the Library is requesting obligational authority of $360 thousand for editorial activities. •Gift Shop Operations supports retail sales activities of the Library. In FY 2006, the Library is requesting obligational authority of $1.752 million for retail sales. •Document Reproduction and Microfilm Services provides preservation microfilming services for the Library's collections. It also provides photocopy, microfilm, photographic, and digital services to other libraries, research institutions, government agencies, and individuals in the US and abroad. In FY 2006, the Library is requesting obligational authority of $4.007 million for these activities. •The Special Events and Public Programs Revolving Fund (SEPP) supports staff expenses and other costs associated with the coordination of Congressional, outside organization, and Library-sponsored events, such as the annual National Book Festival Gala and the award ceremony and dinner for the presentation of the Kluge Prize. In FY 2006, the Library is requesting obligational authority of $2.237 million for Library of Congress special events and programs. 2 U.S. C. 182c •Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK) supports more than 1,200 federal offices, providing cost-effective training and a centralized procurement process for the acquisition of books, library support services, serials, and computer-based information retrieval services. The consolidated purchasing power permits the Library to negotiate economical contracts with more than 100 vendors. In FY 2006, the Library is requesting obligational authority of $90.594 million for the FEDLINK program. •Federal Research Program (FRP) provides customized research reports, translations, and analytical studies for entities of the Federal Government and the District of Columbia on a cost-recovery basis. The products derived from these services make the Library's vast collections available to analysts and policy makers throughout the Federal and District of Columbia governments, maximizing the utility of the collections through the language and area expertise of the FRP staff. In FY 2006, the Library is requesting obligational authority of $4.558 million for FRP. ! LIBRARY OF CONGRESS ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL Architect of the Capitol Library of Congress Buildings And Grounds OVERVIEW The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is responsible for the structural and mechanical care and maintenance of the Library's buildings and grounds, which are critical components of the Library's infrastructure. Projects are submitted to the AOC as part of the Library's multi-year Capitol budget plan. FY 2006 BUDGET REQUEST The total FY 2006 budget request is $83.318 million, of which $52.18 million supports projects specifically requested by the Library. The remaining funding supports the AOC's proposed multi-year life and safety capital improvements and its operating budget. The following describes each of the projects: LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLIENT PROJECTS 1. ANNUAL RECURRING BUDGET ITEMS AOC Minor Construction $4,730,000 ($1,300,000) The AOC minor construction budget provides a contingency for unforeseen capital Improvements and repairs that are the responsibility of the Architect, as well as funding for facility projects and routine office moves requested by LOC Service Units. This budget, together with the AOC budget for space modifications, represents a primary source of funding for routine office moves and space modifications. The FY 2006 request reflects same funding level as FY 2005. Culpeper Operations & Maintenance (Facility Support) ($2,200,000) Funding is required to provide essential building operations and maintenance support at the new National Audio-Visual Conservation Center in Culpeper, Virginia. The AOC is responsible for all mechanical and structural care, operation and maintenance of essential building systems and facility support not provided by the Library. (Part of AOC's operating budget.) The increase of $700K represents the roll-out of the facility in FY 2006. Ft. Meade Operations & Maintenance (Facility Support) ( $580,000) New funding is required to provide essential building operations and maintenance support for Ft. Meade Book Modules 1 and 2. Book Module 1 is operational, and Book Module 2 construction will be completed in FY 2005, and a higher level of on site support is required. The AOC will contract out for this operation and maintenance support. The AOC is responsible for all mechanical and structural care, operation and maintenance of essential building systems and facility support not provided by the Library. (Part of AOC's operating budget.) LOC Space Modifications (Rooms and Partitions) ($650,000) The Space Modifications budget provides funding for routine facility projects and office moves requested by LOC Service Units. This budget, together with the AOC budget for minor construction, represents a primary source of funding for routine office moves and space modifications. While the FY 2006 request is the same level as provided in FY 2005, a needs requirements survey indicates that FY 2005 support needs already exceeds $850 thousand, producing an immediate backlog in FY 2006. Funding is critical in meeting life safety standards, ensuring uninterrupted program operations, and providing efficient use of space. (Part of AOC's operating budget.) II. ANNUAL NON-RECURRING BUDGET ITEMS Copyright Office Move $5,500,000 ($5,500,000) Supports the last phase of the Copyright Office's Re-engineering Project. Reflects costs related to the modifications and renovations in the James Madison Building needed to implement the Copyright Office Re-engineering Facility Redesign. The amount requested would fund the cost of construction and other expenses that are the responsibility of the Architect. Other support costs related to the space modifications are presented in the Copyright Office's budget. III. STUDY, DESIGN AND CONDITION ASSESSMENT $1,250,000 Redesign - Ft. Meade Copyright Deposit ( $800,000) The Congress authorized funds in FY 2003 ($1.9M) for the design of the new Copyright Deposit Facility at Ft. Meade. Working with the AOC and an outside architectural firm, the Copyright Office completed this process in August 2003. The estimated construction cost for the facility, as designed, is $59.1 million. In recognition of tight budgetary constraints, the Library wants to explore an alternative approach that would result in a modular building that could be constructed in phases over time. The requested funds ($800 thousand) would provide for design modifications of the facility so that it could be built in phases, reducing initial construction funding by $14 million to $18 million and still satisfy the short and long-term goals of the project. |