This Week at ULC
Newsletter | July 29, 2020
GOING FORWARD FROM THE PANDEMIC
ULC Action Teams
Have you checked out the new web pages at urbanlibraries.org for ULC's Going Forward from the Pandemic initiative? Explore these information hubs today to access helpful resources and information about the individual action team members. ULC will be updating these pages on an ongoing basis, so check back regularly for new additions!

This week, our Partnering with Schools and Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses action teams met to continue their progress on developing strategies and recommendations for libraries to implement during the pandemic.
FACES ON THE FRONT LINE
Faces on the Front Line July 28
This week, our "Faces on the Front Line" feature on our coronavirus resource page highlights the great work of staff members from Birmingham Public Library, Toronto Public Library, Anne Arundel County Public Library, The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Jefferson County Public Library, El Paso Public Library and Cleveland Public Library.

We encourage you to submit any images or stories from your team's work on the front line of COVID-19 to media@urbanlibraries.org . 
MEMBER NEWS ROUNDUP
Oak Park Summer
Finding Success with Virtual Summer Learning
Oak Park Public Library

With 5,100 challenges completed, and 2,000 books read in 285,000 minutes from 975 readers, OPPL’s first-ever virtual summer reading program is a hit! Library staff members have relished the opportunity to ride bikes and drive through town delivering prize packs to the winners.
Launching Career Labs in Saint Paul
Saint Paul Public Library

In an effort to help residents gain employment, build career skills and navigate career transitions, Saint Paul Public Library partnered with Ramsey County Workforce Solutions to launch new Career Labs at several library locations. Community members can access online job search resources, career planning and information on employer hiring all from socially distanced computer stations.
Fine Free
Greensboro Goes Fine Free
Greensboro Public Library

Greensboro Public Library is the latest public library to make the bold decision to waive overdue fines and late fees for patrons during the pandemic. Library Director Brigitte Blanton said, “Our goal is to remove unnecessary barriers that impact our most vulnerable customers.” ULC's Fine Free Map now has more than 200 North American public libraries listed — including both ULC members and non-members.
REIMAGINING SUMMER LEARNING
DURING THE PANDEMIC
Girl Online Class
Los Angeles Public Library, Mid-Continent Public Library, St. Charles City-County Library, St. Louis Public Library

In our latest blog post, discover how ULC libraries have adapted their summer learning offerings to keep kids, teens and adults learning all summer long, despite the new challenges of COVID-19.
UPCOMING MEMBER EVENTS
ULC Directors
Member Group Conference Call
July 30 | 4-5 p.m. ET
ULC HR Professionals
Member Group Conference Call
August 3 | 1-2 p.m. ET
ULC Education Leaders
Member Group Conference Call
August 4 | 2-3 p.m. ET
ULC Deputy Directors
Member Group Conference Call
August 5 | 4-5 p.m. ET
ULC Collections Leaders
Member Group Conference Call
August 6 | 4-5 p.m. ET
ULC Communications and Marketing Leaders
Member Group Conference Call
August 12 | Noon-1 p.m. ET
NEW ON THE ULC MEMBER
KNOWLEDGE CENTER
Baltimore County Public Library
Edmonton Public Library
Alexandria Library
SOCIAL MEDIA SPOTLIGHTS
Ottawa Public Library Staff Member
Ottawa Public Library

Ottawa Public Library covers the biggest geographic region in Canada with 650 staff, 33 branches and two bookmobiles! Check out this great spotlight on how the library is playing a vital role in restoring the local economy during the COVID-19 pandemic! 

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Skokie Public Library

Congratulations to Skokie Public Library’s Laurel Johnson for being selected as Illinois Library Association’s Young Adult Librarian of the Year! 

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