ULC events provide unique opportunities to expand your professional network and engage with leading experts and peers in discussions about key public library challenges. Stay tuned for information about upcoming events!
Upcoming Events
ULC Social Workers Member Group Call
Register Now!April 22 | 4-5 p.m. ET
Join ULC Social Workers for a conversation about internal/external opportunities and challenges related to social work.
ULC Development Professionals Call
Register Now!April 24 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join ULC Development Leaders to reconnect on your efforts in April and catch up on local, state and federal advocacy efforts.
ULC Member Conversation: Big Read Best Practices
Register Now!April 25 | 1-2 p.m. ET
Join ULC peers for an insightful conversation exploring the power of community reads! Whether you're a seasoned participant or considering launching your first One City/One Book initiative, this discussion is for you. Library leaders from San Francisco Public Library, Chicago Public Library, and DC Public Library will share their experiences, covering everything from book selection to program design and funding. You will gain new ideas and knowledge for what makes a successful big read as well as possible mistakes to avoid.
ACP Next Steps: A Pathway to Affordable Broadband and Greater Digital Equity
Register Now!April 29 | 1-2 p.m. ET
The U.S. Congress failed to extend funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), and now up to 23 million households may lose access to affordable broadband service as soon as next month. With this financial lifeline winding down for millions of lower income families, veterans and seniors, how can libraries continue to help close the digital gap?
Join this webinar to understand the ways public libraries can continue to provide sustainable broadband access in their communities. Hear from library leaders on the importance of effective partnerships and collaborations and a post-ACP world. Attendees will also learn how to access your state’s Digital Equity Plan to identify new pathways to meet your community’s goals.
ULC Customer Experience Member Group Call
Register Now!April 29 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join ULC Customer Experience Leaders for an opportunity to connect with peers from libraries across North America.
HR Leaders Call
Register Now!April 30 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join ULC HR Leaders for an opportunity to connect with HR peers from libraries across North America.
Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library's Leadership Certification Program: Creating and Supporting Management and Leadership Advancement Opportunities
Register Now!May 7 | 1-2 p.m. ET
Join ULC members from the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library for an insightful webinar showcasing their groundbreaking Community Leadership Certificate pilot program. This collaborative initiative, between the library system and Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, was created so library staff members could gain access to leadership and management roles without the prerequisite of an MLS/MLIS degree. Funded by the library, the program targets individuals aspiring to advance in their library career, such as through supervisory responsibilities.
ULC Analytics and Tech Leaders Call
Register Now!May 9 | 2-3 p.m. ET
Join ULC Analytics and Tech Leaders for a conversation about managing system upgrades and other topics.
ULC Collections Leaders Call
Register Now!May 9 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join ULC Collections Leaders for an opportunity to connect with peers about recent issues.
ULC EDI Officers Call
Register Now!May 15 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join EDI Officers Member Call for an opportunity to connect with peers from libraries across North America.
ULC Communications and Marketing Leaders Call
Register Now!May 15 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join ULC Communications and Marketing Leaders for an opportunity to connect with peers from libraries across North America.
Entrepreneurship Boot Camp Track 2, Session 2: Communicating the Value
Register Now!May 16 | 2-3:30 p.m. ET
This session will highlight strategies to assess and refine current programming and services for entrepreneurs, develop communications strategies and techniques to demonstrate the value of those programs and services to various stakeholders, and establish 2024 goals to support entrepreneurs. As part of this process, participants will develop and share quick pitches that can be used to build support among library staff, attract new library customers, and engage external partners and funders.
ULC's 2024 CEO Roundtable
Register Now!May 19-21 | Los Angeles, California
In partnership with the Los Angeles Public Library and the LA County Library, ULC will host the CEO Roundtable from May 19-21, 2024 in Los Angeles. This exclusive event will offer library directors/CEOs the opportunity to engage and participate in intimate and interactive discussions that offer solutions to current challenges that can make a lasting impact within your library and community. Additional agenda and speaker information can be found on the 2024 CEO Roundtable webpage.
ULC Education Leaders Call
Register Now!May 20 | 2-3 p.m. ET
Please join ULC Education Leaders to discuss topics, trends and concerns in youth services and education in libraries.
ULC Deputy Directors Call
Register Now!May 20 | 4-5 p.m. ET
Join ULC's Deputy Directors for an opportunity to connect with peers to discuss your valuable role within the library and the community you serve.
HR Leaders Call
Register Now!May 28 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join ULC HR Leaders for an opportunity to connect with HR peers from libraries across North America.
HR Leaders Call
Register Now!May 28 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join ULC HR Leaders for an opportunity to connect with HR peers from libraries across North America.
ULC Analytics and Tech Leaders Call
Register Now!June 13 | 2-3 p.m. ET
Join ULC Analytics and Tech Leaders for a conversation about managing system upgrades and other topics.
ULC Collections Leaders Call
Register Now!June 13 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join ULC Collections Leaders for an opportunity to connect with peers about recent issues.
ULC Education Leaders Call
Register Now!June 17 | 2-3 p.m. ET
Please join ULC Education Leaders to discuss topics, trends and concerns in youth services and education in libraries.
ULC Deputy Directors Call
Register Now!June 17 | 4-5 p.m. ET
Join ULC's Deputy Directors for an opportunity to connect with peers to discuss your valuable role within the library and the community you serve.
ULC EDI Officers Call
Register Now!June 19 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join EDI Officers Member Call for an opportunity to connect with peers from libraries across North America.
ULC Communications and Marketing Leaders Call
Register Now!June 19 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join ULC Communications and Marketing Leaders for an opportunity to connect with peers from libraries across North America.
Entrepreneurship Mixer
Register Now!June 20 | 2-3 p.m. ET
Join ULC for an informal discussion opportunity to close out the Entrepreneurship Boot Camp Series. Come to share and learn from your peers in large and small group discussions. This meeting is open to all library staff who work with or are interested in working with local businesses and entrepreneurs.
ULC Annual Member Business Meeting
Register Now!June 20 | 4-5 p.m. ET
During this meeting, members will hear from CEO Brooks Rainwater and ULC Executive Board members on the current state of the organization, focus areas and upcoming events. Members will also vote on the proposed board slate which will be announced in mid-May.
All members are encouraged to participate. Please register in advance.
ULC Social Workers Member Group Call
Register Now!June 24 | 4-5 p.m. ET
Join ULC Social Workers for a conversation about internal/external opportunities and challenges related to social work.
HR Leaders Call
Register Now!June 25 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join ULC HR Leaders for an opportunity to connect with HR peers from libraries across North America.
HR Leaders Call
Register Now!June 25 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join ULC HR Leaders for an opportunity to connect with HR peers from libraries across North America.
ULC Member Reception at ALA Conference (San Diego, CA)
Register Now!June 28 | 5-6:30 p.m. PT
Join fellow ULC members for an evening reception with light bites and libations. Stay tuned for more details!
ULC Analytics and Tech Leaders Call
Register Now!July 11 | 2-3 p.m. ET
Join ULC Analytics and Tech Leaders for a conversation about managing system upgrades and other topics.
ULC Collections Leaders Call
Register Now!July 11 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join ULC Collections Leaders for an opportunity to connect with peers about recent issues.
ULC Education Leaders Call
Register Now!July 15 | 2-3 p.m. ET
Please join ULC Education Leaders to discuss topics, trends and concerns in youth services and education in libraries.
ULC Deputy Directors Call
Register Now!July 15 | 4-5 p.m. ET
Join ULC's Deputy Directors for an opportunity to connect with peers to discuss your valuable role within the library and the community you serve.
ULC Communications and Marketing Leaders Call
Register Now!July 17 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join ULC Communications and Marketing Leaders for an opportunity to connect with peers from libraries across North America.
ULC EDI Officers Call
Register Now!July 17 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join EDI Officers Member Call for an opportunity to connect with peers from libraries across North America.
HR Leaders Call
Register Now!July 30 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join ULC HR Leaders for an opportunity to connect with HR peers from libraries across North America.
HR Leaders Call
Register Now!July 30 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join ULC HR Leaders for an opportunity to connect with HR peers from libraries across North America.
ULC Analytics and Tech Leaders Call
Register Now!August 8 | 2-3 p.m. ET
Join ULC Analytics and Tech Leaders for a conversation about managing system upgrades and other topics.
ULC Collections Leaders Call
Register Now!August 8 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join ULC Collections Leaders for an opportunity to connect with peers about recent issues.
ULC Education Leaders Call
Register Now!August 19 | 2-3 p.m. ET
Please join ULC Education Leaders to discuss topics, trends and concerns in youth services and education in libraries.
ULC Deputy Directors Call
Register Now!August 19 | 4-5 p.m. ET
Join ULC's Deputy Directors for an opportunity to connect with peers to discuss your valuable role within the library and the community you serve.
ULC Communications and Marketing Leaders Call
Register Now!August 21 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join ULC Communications and Marketing Leaders for an opportunity to connect with peers from libraries across North America.
ULC EDI Officers Call
Register Now!August 21 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join EDI Officers Member Call for an opportunity to connect with peers from libraries across North America.
HR Leaders Call
Register Now!August 27 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join ULC HR Leaders for an opportunity to connect with HR peers from libraries across North America.
ULC Analytics and Tech Leaders Call
Register Now!September 12 | 2-3 p.m. ET
Join ULC Analytics and Tech Leaders for a conversation about managing system upgrades and other topics.
ULC Collections Leaders Call
Register Now!September 12 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join ULC Collections Leaders for an opportunity to connect with peers about recent issues.
ULC Education Leaders Call
Register Now!September 16 | 2-3 p.m. ET
Please join ULC Education Leaders to discuss topics, trends and concerns in youth services and education in libraries.
ULC Deputy Directors Call
Register Now!September 16 | 4-5 p.m. ET
Join ULC's Deputy Directors for an opportunity to connect with peers to discuss your valuable role within the library and the community you serve.
ULC EDI Officers Call
Register Now!September 18 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join EDI Officers Member Call for an opportunity to connect with peers from libraries across North America.
ULC Communications and Marketing Leaders Call
Register Now!September 18 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join ULC Communications and Marketing Leaders for an opportunity to connect with peers from libraries across North America.
HR Leaders Call
Register Now!September 24 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join ULC HR Leaders for an opportunity to connect with HR peers from libraries across North America.
ULC Analytics and Tech Leaders Call
Register Now!October 10 | 2-3 p.m. ET
Join ULC Analytics and Tech Leaders for a conversation about managing system upgrades and other topics.
ULC Collections Leaders Call
Register Now!October 10 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join ULC Collections Leaders for an opportunity to connect with peers about recent issues.
ULC EDI Officers Call
Register Now!October 16 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join EDI Officers Member Call for an opportunity to connect with peers from libraries across North America.
ULC Communications and Marketing Leaders Call
Register Now!October 16 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join ULC Communications and Marketing Leaders for an opportunity to connect with peers from libraries across North America.
ULC Education Leaders Call
Register Now!October 21 | 2-3 p.m. ET
Please join ULC Education Leaders to discuss topics, trends and concerns in youth services and education in libraries.
ULC Deputy Directors Call
Register Now!October 21 | 4-5 p.m. ET
Join ULC's Deputy Directors for an opportunity to connect with peers to discuss your valuable role within the library and the community you serve.
SAVE THE DATE: 2024 ULC Annual Forum
October 23-25 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Presented in partnership with the Free Library of Philadelphia, the 2024 ULC Annual Forum promises to be an invaluable opportunity for public library leaders to gather, learn, and network. Stay tuned for more details.
HR Leaders Call
Register Now!October 29 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join ULC HR Leaders for an opportunity to connect with HR peers from libraries across North America.
ULC Analytics and Tech Leaders Call
Register Now!November 14| 2-3 p.m. ET
Join ULC Analytics and Tech Leaders for a conversation about managing system upgrades and other topics.
ULC Collections Leaders Call
Register Now!November 14 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join ULC Collections Leaders for an opportunity to connect with peers about recent issues.
ULC Education Leaders Call
Register Now!November 18 | 2-3 p.m. ET
Please join ULC Education Leaders to discuss topics, trends and concerns in youth services and education in libraries.
ULC Deputy Directors Call
Register Now!November 18 | 4-5 p.m. ET
Join ULC's Deputy Directors for an opportunity to connect with peers to discuss your valuable role within the library and the community you serve.
ULC EDI Officers Call
Register Now!November 20 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join EDI Officers Member Call for an opportunity to connect with peers from libraries across North America.
ULC Communications and Marketing Leaders Call
Register Now!November 20 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join ULC Communications and Marketing Leaders for an opportunity to connect with peers from libraries across North America.
HR Leaders Call
Register Now!November 26 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join ULC HR Leaders for an opportunity to connect with HR peers from libraries across North America.
ULC Analytics and Tech Leaders Call
Register Now!December 12 | 2-3 p.m. ET
Join ULC Analytics and Tech Leaders for a conversation about managing system upgrades and other topics.
ULC Collections Leaders Call
Register Now!December 12 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join ULC Collections Leaders for an opportunity to connect with peers about recent issues.
ULC Education Leaders Call
Register Now!December 16 | 2-3 p.m. ET
Please join ULC Education Leaders to discuss topics, trends and concerns in youth services and education in libraries.
ULC Deputy Directors Call
Register Now!December 16 | 4-5 p.m. ET
Join ULC's Deputy Directors for an opportunity to connect with peers to discuss your valuable role within the library and the community you serve.
ULC EDI Officers Call
Register Now!December 18 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join EDI Officers Member Call for an opportunity to connect with peers from libraries across North America.
HR Leaders Call
Register Now!December 23 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join ULC HR Leaders for an opportunity to connect with HR peers from libraries across North America.
ULC Communications and Marketing Leaders Call
Register Now!December 18 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Join ULC Communications and Marketing Leaders for an opportunity to connect with peers from libraries across North America.