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US Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code Lookup

Division: I - Services

US-SIC Code 8231 - Libraries

Industry Description

Establishments primarily engaged in providing library services, including the circulation of books and other materials for reading, study, and reference. Establishments primarily engaged in operating motion picture film libraries are classified in Industry 7829.

Business Examples

Common types of business activities within US SIC 8231 - Libraries are:

  • Centers for documentation
  • Circulating libraries
  • Lending libraries
  • Libraries, printed matter
  • Rental of books

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News Syndicates in the US (51911)

Revenue 2022

$1.4bn

Growth 2022

-3.27%

Key Trends

  • The industry has received boosts from the US presidential elections and increased news flow due to the pandemic

  • Downstream cost pressures have forced operators to drop their prices

  • News agencies will focus on specializing their products to attract a younger audience

Products and Services

US-SIC Hierarchy 8231 - Libraries

US-SIC Code 8231 - Libraries sits in the 2-digit Libraries sector. US SIC codes can be 2 to 8 digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be.

Division: I

Division Title: Services

2 Digits 3 Digits 4 Digits

Extended US-SIC Hierarchy for 8231 - Libraries

For business marketing and targeting, US SIC Codes have been extended to provide more specific classifications within US-SIC 8231 - Libraries. Extended US SIC Codes are being continuously updated to reflect the current business environment.

6 Digit SIC Codes

  • 823101 Federal government-libraries
  • 823102 State government-libraries
  • 823103 County government-libraries
  • 823104 City government-libraries
  • 823105 Library networks
  • 823106 Libraries-public
  • 823107 Libraries-circulating & rental
  • 823108 Library research & service
  • 823109 Libraries-institutional
  • 823110 Picture libraries
  • 823111 Special interest libraries
  • 823112 Internet libraries

8 Digit SIC Codes

  • 82310000 Libraries
  • 82310100 Specialized libraries
  • 82310101 Law library
  • 82310102 Medical library
  • 82310103 Religious library
  • 82310200 College and military post libraries
  • 82310201 College or university library
  • 82310202 Junior college library
  • 82310203 Military post library
  • 82310300 General public libraries
  • 82310301 Circulating library
  • 82310302 Government library
  • 82310303 Lending library
  • 82310304 Public library
  • 82310400 Library services
  • 82310401 Book rental
  • 82310402 Documentation center

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Each US SIC Code is part of a Division, which corresponds with a numerical range. Select a Division category from the table below, then drill down to discover the industries within that Division.

Division US-SIC Code Sector title
A 01-09 Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing
B 10-14 Mining
C 15-17 Construction
D 20-39 Manufacturing
E 40-49 Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, and Sanitary Services
F 50-51 Wholesale Trade
G 52-59 Retail Trade
H 60-67 Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate
I 70-89 Services
J 90-99 Public Administration

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