Libraries Transform. We Help.
The ULC Academy, a product of the Urban Libraries Council (ULC), 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.
We are dedicated to fostering inclusive, equitable education that supports personal and professional growth, helping public libraries and their leaders thrive in an ever-changing landscape. Our goal is to prepare library professionals to be trusted partners, community conveners and connectors, tech facilitators, information experts, and lifelong learning advocates, evolving to meet the needs of rapidly changing information and community landscapes.
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Webinar Repository & Asynchronous Courses
As an exclusive members-only benefit, ULC offers high-quality self-paced courses on a variety of topics through ULC Academy. Topics include becoming data fluent, making your library an entrepreneurship hub, amplifying summer and STEM, and more. Additionally, through the Academy, members have access to an exclusive catalog of ULC’s members-only webinars in one easy-to-access place. Find courses and track your learning in the ULC Academy Platform.