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 2005, a total of $105.921 million, in obligational authority, is requested for the Library's revolving fund programs, an increase of $2.013 million over FY 2004. This reflects an increase of $471 thousand in pay costs and $1.542 million in non-pay costs.

Program increases reflect adjustments in the activities of the Cooperative Acquisitions Program, Duplication Services, Document Reproduction and Microfilm Services, Decimal Classification Development Program, Special Events and Public Programs, FEDLINK, Federal Research Program (FRP), Clapp Publication Fund, Traveling Exhibits, and the DaCapo Fund, offset by a decrease in the Gift Shop Operations. Adjustments were the result of heightened security in overseas field offices, 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 2005, the Library is requesting obligational authority of $200 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 2005, the Library is requesting obligational authority of $67 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 2005, 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 2005, 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 2005, 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 2003. In FY 2005, the Library is requesting obligational authority of $3.386 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 2005, the Library is requesting obligational authority of $1.112 million 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) and other related Dewey products, including the Abridged Edition 14 scheduled to be published in 2005. In FY 2005, the Library is requesting obligational authority of $441 thousand for editorial activities.

Gift Shop Operations supports retail sales activities of the Library. In FY 2005, the Library is requesting obligational authority of $1.668 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 2005, the Library is requesting obligational authority of $4.063 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, co-hosted by the First Lady of the United States, and the award ceremony and dinner for the presentation of the first Kluge Prize. In FY 2005, the Library is requesting obligational authority of $1.700 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 computerbased information retrieval services. The consolidated purchasing power permits the Library to negotiate economical contracts with more than 100 vendors. In FY 2005, the Library is requesting obligational authority of $89.942 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 govemments, maximizing the utility of the collections through the language and area expertise of the FRP staff. In FY 2005, the Library is requesting obligational authority of $3.314 million for FRP.

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

Architect of the Capitol

Library 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 2005 BUDGET REQUEST

The Library has requested six client improvement projects. The following describes each of the projects:

ANNUAL RECURRING BUDGET ITEMS

LOC Space Modifications (Rooms and Partitions)

$150,000

The Library is requesting an increase of $150 thousand, for a total operating budget of $650 thousand in FY 2005, for LOC space modifications. These space modifications accommodate organizational changes, office moves, and/or reallocation of space due to the transfer of staff and collections to Ft. Meade and Culpeper. In addition to addressing new requirements, funding also will allow the AOC/LOC to reduce the number of backlog projects, many delayed during the renovation of the Thomas Jefferson and John Adams buildings. Funding is critical in meeting life safety standards, ensuring uninterrupted program operations, and providing efficient use of space.

ANNUAL NON-RECURRING BUDGET ITEMS

Collections Security (HVAC Secure Storage Rooms)

$860,000

Based on findings from a study conducted in the Library and in compliance with the Library's Collections Security Plan, funding was requested for the design and construction of 12 secure storage vaults within the Library's three Capitol Hill buildings. Vaults are needed to house high-risk platinum and gold collections.

Funding provided through FY 2003, supported the design of the vaults and construction of two vaults.

In FY 2004, the AOC requested $1.72 million for the construction of six additional vaults. Of the funds requested, $860 thousand or 50 percent was provided.

In FY 2005, the balance of $860 thousand is being requested to complete the construction of the six vaults for a total of eight vaults. The remaining four vaults

will be constructed in FY 2006, the final year funding will be requested for this project.

The on-site vaults are not in competition with, nor do they duplicate the off-site treasures vault, but are a complement to the off-site vault. The installation of the vaults, with improved temperature and relative humidity control, will extend the life of these collections five to six times over current conditions. Environment control is a critical component, and the most cost effective tool in preserving the collections, especially the targeted platinum and gold collections, which are the most priceless and one-of-a-kind items in the Library's collections.

If funding is not provided for the completion of the vaults, significant gold level collections will not be stored in a manner consistent with the Congressionally-approved standards and could result in a life expectancy of about 20 percent of what it would be if stored under proper conditions.

Dish Washing Machine (Madison Cafeteria)

$210,000

The existing dish washing machine in the James Madison building cafeteria is approximately 20 years old and is in disrepair. The piece of equipment is frequently not operational impacting cafeteria operations and resulting in poor service to staff and visitors. Over the last few years, significant resources have been expended to maintain this equipment, funding that can be better utilized on other preventive maintenance activities at the Library.

The condition of the equipment will continue to deteriorate, consuming funding and labor hours. A poorly functioning dish washing machine creates a safety hazard with operators, health concerns with Library patrons, increased costs for patrons (who absorb price increases related to the procurement of paper products) and increased frustration for all who must work with or are serviced by the cafeteria equipment.

A total of $210 thousand is requested for the purchase of a new dish washing machine.

STUDY, DESIGN AND CONDITION ASSESSMENT

Book Conveyor Integration and Upgrade Study

$400,000

The Library currently uses three standalone conveyor systems to transport Library collections and other items within and between its three Capitol Hill buildings:

Adams Gray Box Carrier (AGBC) (Vertical F) - internal to the John Adams building. Jefferson Gray Box Carrier (JGBC) - internal to the Thomas Jefferson building.