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 These establishments may also acquire, research, store, preserve, and generally make accessible to the public historical documents, photographs, maps, audio material, audiovisual material, and other archival material of historical interest.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 (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Overview Facts
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)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC 7G20 — Legacy analog voice communications equipment, hardware, and software used to connect end users to the organization's voice systems. Includes analog transmission and transport equipment, physical communications infrastructure carrying analog signals over copper wiring (outside and inside plant), products and tools that enable or distribute voice services through on-premise analog equipment including PBX, voicemail, and handsets.
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 519210 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 519210 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Libraries and Archives' under Sector 51 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 519210? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $21,000,000 for NAICS code 519210 (Libraries and Archives), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 519210? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 519210 (Libraries and Archives) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 7829 - Services Allied to Motion Picture Distribution, 8231 - Libraries.
Related Pages & Tools
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.
- NAICS 519210 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Libraries and Archives).
- 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.