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Welcome Stranger: Public Libraries Build the Global Village In March 2007, ULC conducted a survey of its members, gathering data on the ways in which urban public libraries are involved with the transition of immigrants into American life. The findings of the survey, augmented with data collected in another 2003 member survey, are summarized in this report. They show that urban public libraries are in the forefront of the effort to make their cities stronger by welcoming and integrating new residents from all over the world. Download the full report "Welcome Stranger: Public Libraries Build the Global Village" file here.
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Making Cities Stronger: Public Library Contributions to Local Economic Development
Public libraries build a community's capacity for economic activity and resiliency, says a new study from the Urban Institute. This report adds to the body of research pointing to a shift in the role of public libraries -- from a passive, recreational reading and research institution to an active economic development agent, addressing such pressing urban issues as literacy, workforce training, small business vitality and community quality of life. The study was commissioned by the Urban Libraries Council (ULC) and funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation. (See the full report "Making Cities Stronger" here.) |
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The Engaged Library: Chicago Stories of Community Building (December 2005– ULC Research Report)
Branch libraries can be powerful community building resources, effectively enhancing the well-being and capacities of urban neighborhood residents, associations, non-profits, public institutions and businesses. That is the central finding of a new study by Northwestern University’s Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) Institute, which reported and analyzed intensive case studies of several branch libraries in Chicago neighborhoods. Released by the Urban Library Council at its recent Partners for Successful Cities Conference, “The Engaged Library” identifies libraries as critical community assets which strengthen and multiply the community connections which in turn contribute to making neighborhoods healthy, safe and vibrant. (See the full report "The Connected Library) |
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Governance and Revenue: New Field Data on Metropolitan Libraries (April 2004 – ULC Member Frequent Fast Facts Survey)
Despite widespread state and local budget retrenchment, more ULC libraries experienced increases in general operating revenues from 2002 to 2003, than experienced decreases. This study provides an overview of the revenue streams and trends of ULC member libraries.
It also reviews current governance structures. Most have not changed significantly over the past five years - most public libraries are county or city departments, and the remainder are a mix of special districts, independent agencies and non-profit organizations. (See the full report "Governance & Revenue" here. This very large [41mb] file will take several moments to download.)
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Public Library Services to New Americans: Speeding Transitions to Learning, Work and Life in the U.S. (April 2003 – ULC Member Frequent Fast Facts Survey) Public libraries are mobilizing to understand and address the diverse needs of New Americans, residents who have come to the U.S. either as immigrants or refugees. ULC members report out on data collection, collection development, staff development, programs and partnerships relating to serving diverse community populations. (See the full report "New Americans" here.) |
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Public Libraries as Partners in Youth Development: Lessons and Voices from the Field (by Nicole Yohalem and Karen Pittman, April 2003 – Funded as part of The Wallace Foundation “Public Libraries as Partners in Youth Development Grant)
Public libraries are stepping up to rethink their relevance and renew their commitment to support young people's education and development. This publication reviews the challenges and opportunities grasped in nine demonstration projects where public libraries that worked innovatively and collaboratively with teens and community partners to contribute to positive youth development.
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Partnerships for Free Choice Learning: Public Libraries, Museums & Public Broadcasters Working Together.
In the area of free-choice-learning, public libraries, museums, and public radio and television experiment with groundbreaking collaborative activities. ULC's research provides a snapshot of these activities and highlights opportunities for expanding partnerships to better meet individual and community learning needs. (Click Here for Full Description) |
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Urban Children, Youth and Families: Public Libraries' Roles and Contributions (April 2002 – ULC Member Frequent Fast Facts Survey)
Many factors contribute to the creation of urban communities that are healthy growing places for children, youth and families. ULC members provide a snapshot of services and resources in four areas: 1) strengthening children and families; 2)preparing for school success; 3)out of school learning; and 4)youth as community assets.
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Public Libraries as Partners in Youth Development: Tools For Success (2002 – Produced by Kurstin Finch Gnehm for The Wallace Foundation's grant project, “Public Libraries as Partners in Youth Development)
This toolkit was produced by ULC to extract tools and best practices developed in nine project sites. Working with the nine PLPYD libraries as well as external youth organizations, it contains the best-of-the-best training and staff development exercises, application forms, program guides, recruitment and interview strategies, and youth conference how-to's in CD format for easy use and adaptation.
**This title is currently out of print.
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Information Technology Management in Urban Public Libraries (June 2000 - Prepared for ULC by Information Partners, Inc.)
This report provides an overview on how public library Information Technology departments plan, deploy and manage a wide range of information technologies, and shares information on evolving best practices. The study looks at project management, staff technology training, outsourcing of IT functions, use of automated tools in support of IT functions; and help desk management and procedures. |
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MLS Supply and Demand (November 1999 – ULC Frequent Fast Facts Survey)
In light of prevalent concern about a shortage of Master's level librarians, this study created a snapshot of the dimensions of the shortage in 1999. The survey asked ULC member libraries to report on the percentage of staff with professional librarian degrees, estimated creation of additional positions, trends in retirement and vacancies in professional librarian positions, salaries, recruitment and education strategies, and reclassification of professional librarian positions to accommodate other job applicants. |
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Governance and Funding in Urban Public Libraries (April 1997 – ULC Frequent Fast Facts Survey)
This survey of ULC members provides a base of information about public library governance and funding in 1997, including governing structures, the characteristics of library boards, board and community demographics, sources of funding, administrative controls and budget trends. |
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Collection Development Survey (June 1994 – ULC Frequent Fast Facts Survey)
(Description Forthcoming. For more informaiton, please contact ULC at info@urbanlibraries.org) |
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Staffing Survey (March 1993 – ULC Frequent Fast Facts Survey)
(Description Forthcoming. For more informaiton, please contact ULC at info@urbanlibraries.org) |
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