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ULC Member News
Newsletter | March 13, 2024
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Driving Greater Advocacy for Urban Libraries | |
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The nation’s largest public libraries anchor communities and serve as hubs for economic and community advancement. They provide critical resources across employment, health, information access, civic engagement and social services for jobseekers, small businesses, immigrants, seniors, families with children, students and those bridging the digital divide.
Through engagement with lawmakers in Congress and U.S. federal agencies, we are advocating for several key policy positions that center the critical role that public libraries play in urban communities. ULC’s advocacy strategy seeks to garner more support and funding for policies that strengthen and advance the essential role of public libraries. Follow the link to read more about ULC’s policy priorities, get updates on key legislation and access to additional resources.
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Registration Open: 2024 CEO Roundtable | |
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2024 ULC CEO Roundtable
May 19-21, 2024 | Los Angeles, CA
Experience the Power and Strength of the ULC Collective at the CEO Roundtable!
Join your peers for the annual ULC CEO Roundtable, a dynamic forum where visionary leaders gather to engage in profound discussions, share innovative ideas, and forge meaningful connections. This exclusive event is designed to inspire and empower CEOs and library directors to explore new strategies and solutions for addressing the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing North America’s community.
Hosted by the esteemed Los Angeles Public Library and LA County Library, this year's CEO Roundtable will spotlight the critical role of public libraries in supporting the unhoused community and social services. From May 19-21, immerse yourself in a collaborative space where thought leaders from across the country come together to exchange insights, spark creativity, and drive impactful change.
The CEO Roundtable is an opportunity for executive ULC leaders to collaborate in shaping the future trajectory of public libraries and the communities they tirelessly serve. Secure your place now and join us in Los Angeles for an extraordinary and unforgettable experience at the ULC CEO Roundtable!
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Upcoming Webinar: Member Hub Walkthrough | |
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ULC Member Hub Walkthrough | Webinar
March 20, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. ET
Join our upcoming webinar for an in-depth walkthrough of the Member Hub. We'll guide you through the intricacies of this exclusive space designed to elevate your membership to new heights. We welcome all members to register to expand your knowledge of the Member Hub today.
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Introduction to the Member Hub: Explore the concept and purpose behind our new Member Hub Page. Understand how it is designed to provide a personalized space for our newest community members.
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Navigating the Exclusive Content: Take a guided tour through the exclusive content available in the Member Hub. From resource libraries to library updates, discover the wealth of information designed specifically for members.
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Interactive Features for Engagement: Learn about the interactive features that foster engagement within the community. From Member Communities to live Q&A sessions, we've curated a space where members can connect and collaborate seamlessly.
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Live Q&A Session: Engage directly with our team during the live Q&A session. Share your thoughts, ask questions, and provide feedback to help us tailor the Members Hub to meet your expectations.
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Welcoming ULC's Newest Members
Anderson Public Library, Palm Desert Library
ULC is pleased to welcome Anderson Public Library (Indiana) and Palm Desert Library (California) to our growing membership!
Anderson Public Library has served the communities of Anderson and Lapel, Indiana for over 100 years. The Palm Desert Library, previously part of the Riverside County Library System, is a newly established municipal library in Palm Desert, California.
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Recognizing Civic Learning Week and 50 Years of Home Rule
DC Public Library
Happy Civic Learning Week! Civic Learning Week is hosted annually by iCivics and seeks to highlight the importance of civic education in sustaining and strengthening constitutional democracy in the United States. This year, the DC Public Library is also recognizing 50 years of the Home Rule Act. READ MORE.
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The Little (Free)dom Library Initiative
Free Library of Philadelphia
The Free Library of Philadelphia's Little Free(dom) Library initiative is extending through March to celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth! After distributing 1,500 banned books by Black authors in February, the campaign will include more works written by women to celebrate Women’s History Month. READ MORE.
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Bad Movies Bringing People Together
Ottawa Public Library
There are plenty of reasons to like a bad movie, including its unintentional humor and its cheesiness. But one thing that can make a bad movie really good, says Steve Tennant, is how earnest it is. He’s one of the organizers of Ottawa Bad Movie Nights. Together with the Ottawa Public Library, the group hosts monthly showings of some of the worst-best movies ever made. READ MORE.
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"Five Ways Public Libraries Go Far Beyond Books" | |
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"Five Ways Public Libraries Go Far Beyond Books"
In Review: A Town Hall on the Critical Role of Libraries
On March 4, the Urban Libraries Council hosted a virtual town hall on the critical roles public libraries play in our communities. No longer reserved for hushed tones and quiet spaces, libraries have morphed into vibrant and colorful places for gathering, learning and innovation. We welcomed leaders with experience engaging with local, state and federal government policymakers to discuss ways for libraries to stay connected with government officials, best practices for partnering with community organizations and how to tell the library’s impact story.
You can watch the town hall and read for five takeaways from the event at the link below!
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Ingram Presents: IndieLib 2024 | |
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IndieLib 2024: Independent Publisher & Librarian Forum
April 2, 2024 at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Columbus, OH
ULC members are invited to join the IndieLib 2024 Independent Publisher & Librarian Forum on April 2, 2024, hoted by the Independent Publishers Caucus & Digital Public Library of America and supported by Ingram Content Group. This forum will convene independent publishers and library decision makers in Columbus, Ohio. The aim is to facilitate conversation, encourage transparency, and plan for beneficial partnerships between two groups that are rarely in direct communication.
Panels will discuss topics including backlist collection development, promoting discovery of indie titles, library ebook license models, reader’s advisory strategies for independent publishers, and transparency in data reporting. The emphasis will be on action items to create better representation of independent publisher content in libraries, equitable and sustainable collection strategies, and ways to facilitate libraries’ mission for access and the public good.
Please Note: There is no fee for librarians! Please enter the code “librarianfree” when you register.
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Memphis Public Library
Spring is almost here — which means seed libraries are up and running for the growing season! Memphis Public Library stores their seed library in an old card catalog.
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New Orleans Public Library
This Women's History Month, the New Orleans Public Library is celebrating the contributions women have had in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.
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Cuyahoga County Public Library
Cuyahoga County Public Library recently lent out its 25 millionth eBook of all time! Can you guess from the clues which book it was?
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Glendale Library, Arts & Culture
The Campbell Center's Artist Associates presented "Us vs. The Climate Change" at the local Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station. Recycled cacti pillows, created at the Central Library's Makerspace Lab, showcase California's dry deserts and represents the artists’ resiliency in the face of adversity.
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