519210 — Libraries and Archives
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing library or archive services. These establishments are engaged in maintaining collections of documents (e.g., books, journals, newspapers, and music) and facilitating the use of such documents (recorded information regardless of its physical form and characteristics) as required to meet the informational, research, educational, or recreational needs of their user. These establishments may also acquire, research, store, preserve, and generally make accessible to the public historical documents, photographs, maps, audio material, audiovisual material, and other archival material of historical interest. All or portions of these collections may be accessible electronically.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 519210 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Libraries and Archives |
| SBA Size Standard | $21,000,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 519200 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 51 → 519 → 5192 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 7829 - Services Allied to Motion Picture Distribution (via SIC1987:7829→NAICS1997:51412→2002:519120→2007:519120→2012:519120→2017:519120→2022:519210)
- SIC 8231 - Libraries (via SIC1987:8231→NAICS1997:51412→2002:519120→2007:519120→2012:519120→2017:519120→2022:519210)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 519210:
- Sector 51 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Information sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 519210 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 519210 is 'Libraries and Archives', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 51 (Information); the SBA small-business size standard is $21,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 519210?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 519210 is $21,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 519210?
NAICS code 519210 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 7829 - Services Allied to Motion Picture Distribution, 8231 - Libraries.