This Week at ULC
Newsletter | January 5, 2022
UPCOMING ULC WEBINAR:
BUSINESS VALUE CALCULATOR LAUNCH
BVC Launch
Tuesday, January 18 | 2 p.m. ET

Join us on Tuesday, January 18, for the launch of a new ULC tool — the Business Value Calculator — which will provide libraries with jet fuel for showcasing their value to the local economy. Libraries will be able to accurately measure the impact of their business services and learn new ways to communicate their economic value to city/county leaders, community partners and other local stakeholders.

Developed by ULC’s Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses Action Team and inspired by St. Louis County Library’s Small Business Value Calculator, this new tool helps libraries concretely estimate the value they provide to their local business community. Using this calculator can help libraries of all sizes power-up their “elevator pitch” to entrepreneurs and small businesses.
MEMBER NEWS ROUNDUP
Seattle Public Library
Meet ULC's Newest Member
Seattle Public Library

ULC is thrilled to welcome back Washington state's Seattle Public Library as the newest addition to our member community! Since 1891, the library has grown from a single reading room in Pioneer Square to a world-class library system with 27 locations.
Anita Jennings
Anita Jennings Selected as New Library Director
Newport News Public Library

Congratulations to Anita Jennings for being selected as the new library director at Newport News Public Library! Jennings recently celebrated 21 years at the library, serving in previous roles as acting director, assistant director, library administrator and branch manager.
Hamilton East Public Library
Find Out What's Cooking at HEPL
Hamilton East Public Library

On January 1, Hamilton East Public Library debuted a new blog series aimed at reviewing one of the library’s cookbooks each month. Public Services Librarian Heidi Herald kicked off the series this month interviewing Christopher Kimball, author of Milk Street Cookish: Throw It Together.
Fairfax Goes Fine Free
Fairfax County Public Library

On January 1, Fairfax County Public Library joined libraries from across North America in eliminating fines. "Equity is driving our shift to a fine-free model of library services; we don't want accrual of overdue fines to deter anyone who wants to use the library," said FCPL Director Jessica Hudson. 

Visit ULC's interactive Fine Free Map to learn more about how libraries are reducing access barriers.
NEW ON THE ULC BLOG
Saint Paul Public Library blog
Culture-First Community Services in Saint Paul
Saint Paul Public Library

In our latest ULC blog post written by SPPL’s Rebecca Ryan, discover how Saint Paul Public Library connects with patrons through culture and language as a powerful way to provide more equitable service to communities underrepresented in library programs and services. In her role as public services manager, Ryan supervises SPPL’s workforce programming, bookmobile and community services department and serves on ULC's Digital Equity Action Team.
LIBRARIES AND EVICTION WEBINAR
WebJunction
Wednesday, January 12 | 3 p.m. ET

Join WebJunction on January 12 for a webinar to explore how libraries can assist patrons facing eviction. Building on the collection of Eviction Resources for Libraries, OCLC’s WebJunction is offering a second special live session for you to connect with colleagues and share questions and experiences about how your library is assisting patrons facing eviction.
UPCOMING MEMBER EVENTS
ULC HR Professionals
Member Group Call
January 6 | 3-4 p.m. ET
ULC Analytics and Tech Leaders
Member Group Call
January 10 | 2-3 p.m. ET
Business Value Calculator Launch
Webinar
January 18 | 2-3 p.m. ET
ULC Communications and Marketing Leaders
Member Group Call
January 19 | Noon-1 p.m. ET
ULC EDI Officers
Member Group Call
January 27 | 2-3 p.m. ET
NEW RESOURCES ON ULC'S MEMBER KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE
Explore new resources in the ULC Member Knowledge Exchange
Inclusive Workplace Memorandum
Madison Public Library
COVID Employee Protocol
St. Charles City-County Library

Job Description: Equity and Inclusion Manager
Austin Public Library
NOW TRENDING ON SOCIAL
NSLA Award
National Summer Learning Association

Don't delay! Applications for the 2022 New York Life Foundation Summer Learning Awards close this week on January 7. Think your program has what it takes to be recognized as a national leader? Apply today.
JOIN OUR ULC TEAM
We are looking for talented professionals to join our ULC team!

ULC’s Communications Manager will help our team implement communications and outreach efforts with internal and external stakeholders. The communications manager will work closely with ULC’s senior leadership team to raise the profile of how public libraries are addressing critical issues in local communities. Click here to apply >.

ULC’s National Program Manager will help collaborate on initiatives across ULC’s strategic focus areas to help public libraries lead education, strengthen digital equity and build healthy, sustainable communities through innovation. Click here to apply >.
Questions?

Contact ULC's Director of Communications Paul Negron at pnegron@urbanlibraries.org.