Library Leadership
ULC helps library leaders navigate the challenging landscape they are facing. As library leaders, it’s essential to foster internal reskilling and upskilling programs to advance staff growth and retention to support the library’s role and strength within the community.
Edge 360
Edge 360 represents an exciting step forward for the public library field, expanding the program beyond digital inclusion and introducing benchmarks for anti-racism, digital equity, economic opportunity and education in their local communities.
ULC Academy
The ULC Academy, a product of the Urban Libraries Council, empowers public library professionals by providing accessible, practical certification and training that leverages ULC’s unique expertise and resources. Through our courses, we foster essential skills, innovative thinking, and a commitment to community and civic engagement equipping library leaders to meet the evolving needs of diverse communities.
Urban Libraries Fellows Program
ULC has developed the Fellows Program—an annual premier, year-long leadership accelerator designed to empower library teams to drive transformative change. Grounded in an innovation philosophy that positions libraries as catalysts for community progress, this program fosters visionary leadership, strategic risk-taking, and forward-thinking adaptability.