Brooklyn Library Card Study Findings Available NowBrooklyn Public Library In 2023, with funding from the Mellon Foundation, BPL launched a research project to collect and study cardholder signup policies from public libraries across the nation. The project aims to identify the range of policies and...

"The National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) is pleased to announce the return of DiscoverSummer.org, the online nationwide summer learning registry to help families of all socioeconomic backgrounds find local summer programs, meals, and free learning resources for their kids! DiscoverSummer.org...

Hoboken Public Library Director and ULC Board Member Jennie Pu penned an op-ed to share the importance of the right to read. Since Hoboken Public Library and the city itself were named Book Sanctuaries last year, 15 other New Jersey public libraries and three New Jersey municipalities have become bo...

Press Reader featured ULC in an article about the benefits of AI in public libraries, citing ULC's Leadership Brief, "Explorations of Generative AI for Library Systems." ...

Hearing the Stories of the Unhoused Dallas Public Library The Dallas Public Library is introducing the homeless community through its new 10-episode podcast series, "On the Block." The podcast is part of the library’s ongoing homeless engagement initiative, which launched in 2013.“We hope that l...

On episode 122 of The Executive Appeal host, Alex D. Tremble, connected with ULC President and CEO Brooks Rainwater on how executive leaders achieve success for themselves and their companies by strategically convening the right people. Join host Alex D. Tremble in conversation with expert Brooks Ra...

Welcoming ULC' Newest MembersAnderson 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 year...

ULC President and CEO Brooks Rainwater was interviewed by Gray TV for a segment about how public libraries “are the beating heart of our cities.” The report also featured ULC member, DC Public Library. Gray TV operates in 114 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36% of U.S. telev...

ULC was mentioned in an article from American Libraries Magazine about the impact of generative AI on public libraries. "Organizations such as the American Library Association, Association of Research Libraries, International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, National Information ...

How San Diego Addressed Existing Disparities and Centered EquitySan Diego Public Library Equity is not simply about checking a box — it is taking a hard look at existing systems and addressing where inequities lie. This is what the San Diego Public Library did when it became clear that a donation ma...