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Newsletter | May 8, 2024

Help ULC Better Know Our Libraries

The 2024 Library Insights Survey (LIS) is now open, and all ULC members are encouraged to participate. The data you provided last year demonstrated how libraries are strengthening operations and purposefully serving communities since the pandemic.  

 

This year’s survey looks to collect information for the 2023 calendar year and budgetary details for the 2023 fiscal year. The LIS covers four categories: Attraction and Attendance, Location Experience and Use of Space, Programs and Service, and Staffing and Budget. 

 

Survey data will be compiled and featured in the ULC Library Data Hive, an exclusive collection of interactive dashboards, charts and maps just for ULC members. We anticipate a Fall 2024 release and will also use aggregate data from the survey to inform a public report of our findings. Visit the LIS page on the ULC website to review questions in each category and to submit your response by July 3.  

 

If you have questions about the LIS, join an information session on Thursday, May 9 at 2:00 pm Eastern during the Analytics and Tech Leaders Member Community call. Follow this link to RSVP. 

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MEMBER NEWS ROUNDUP

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month

Boston Public Library


May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Boston Public Library is releasing its Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month booklist, a booklist of recent titles commemorating the diversity of the Asian American and Pacific Islander experience and highlighting these cultures' representation in print. READ MORE.

San José Public Library Participates in the National AI Literacy Day Summit

San José Public Library


Last month, San José Public Library participated in the National AI Literacy Day Summit hosted by The Tech Interactive, located in the heart of Silicon Valley. San José City Librarian Jill Bourne was invited to join a panel of tech experts and educators to discuss how libraries are adapting AI and providing access to AI learning opportunities for students, teachers, and the overall community. READ MORE.

Milwaukee Public Library Nominated for 84th Annual Peabody Awards

Milwaukee Public Library


What do "Bluey," "The Bear" and the Milwaukee Public Library have in common? They’re all nominees for the 84th annual Peabody Awards! The library is nominated for its innovative use of Instagram and TikTok. To the delight of social media users, for two years MPL has leaned on popular culture references and humorous videos to promote the city’s library system and its events. READ MORE.

"Missing: Red Dress Exhibit" Opens in Hamilton

Hamilton Public Library


The “Missing: Red Dress Exhibit” opened Wednesday at the Central Branch of the Hamilton Public Library. The exhibit is designed to provide an opportunity for the community to come together in reflection and solidarity to end the ongoing national crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit persons. Twenty-one red dresses and 12 stories of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls make up the display. READ MORE.

Toronto PL Innovation Symposium

Toronto Public Library Innovation Symposium 2024: The Future of Libraries | Virtual Summit

Thursday, May 30th, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm ET


Join Toronto Public Library online for an inspiring look at the future of libraries, featuring library leaders, innovations and insights from around the world. This opportunity is open to all librarians! This will be a great chance to hear about the latest library trends and success stories. Find speaker information and more details below.

Register For Free

Webinar Recording

Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library's Leadership Certification Program: Creating and Supporting Management and Leadership Advancement Opportunities

Webinar Recording


Thank you to all those who were able to join the "Creating and Supporting Management and Leadership Advancement Opportunities" webinar yesterday. Thank you especially to the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library and Cincinnati State Technical and Community College teams for sharing this wonderful presentation.


If you missed the webinar, please access a recording of the meeting by clicking below.

View Webinar Recording

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SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT:

Skokie Public Library


The Skokie Public Library Teen Climate Crew explores conservation projects that will help save our environment, like creating cute and stylish reusable tote bags from old t-shirts.

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Anne Arundel County Public Library


In partnership with the Dept. of Health, two AACPL branches have Health-To-Go vending machines include Naloxone, Fentanyl test strips, Xylazine test strips, masks, gloves and COVID test kits.

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Clayton County Library System


Clayton County Library System's Morrow Branch Library celebrated Adopt a Stuffed Pet Day. The children were able to pick, name, and learn how to care for their furry friends.

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St. Charles City-County Library


St. Charles City-County Library celebrated May the Fourth with a bit of friendly lightsaber dueling.

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Contact ULC's Communications Manager Elise Calanni at ecalanni@urbanlibraries.org.

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