Apr 27, 2022
Libraries Can Really Change the Future
Palm Beach County Library System Director Doug Crane interviewed ULC President and CEO Susan Benton on her career with ULC and the future of public libraries for Public Libraries Online....
Apr 05, 2022
NINTH&G: A conversation with outgoing Urban Libraries Council President and CEO Susan Benton
Outgoing CEO Susan Benton reflects on her time at ULC on DC Public Library’s podcast. The conversation with DC Public Library Executive Director Richard Reyes-Gavilan and DCPL Adult Services Coordinator David Quick centered around the current role of public libraries and Benton’s thoughts as she tra...
Mar 29, 2022
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Honored for 'Best Emerging Technology Application'
KTLA discusses Las Vegas-Clark County Library District’s “Bringing the Library to Transit Riders” program and cites the library as a recipient of ULC’s 2021 Top Innovators Honorable Mention award....
Mar 20, 2022
More and more Kansas libraries are fine with you not paying overdue fees
KCUR features ULC’s Fine Free Map about Kansas libraries making the push to eliminate late fees....
Mar 01, 2022
ALA Policy Perspectives: Keeping Communities Connected
A new report by the American Library Association on how public libraries have increased broadband services features a citation for ULC’s Digital Navigators web page....
Mar 22, 2022
Freedom from fines? Wichita library hopes ditching late fees will lure people back to the stacks
KMUW reports that Wichita Public Library’s board of directors have officially passed a proposal to eliminate late fees and are waiting for the Wichita City Council to vote on the plan. Included is ULC’s fine-free map that illustrates how at least one public library in every state has gone fine free....
Mar 15, 2022
PLA & Pacific Northwest Spotlight: How the Multnomah County Library Ensures a Welcoming, Safe Space for All
As part of their widespread inclusivity efforts, leaders at the Multnomah County Library explored a variety of programs to increase community engagement during the pandemic. Director of MCL communications and strategic initiatives Shawn Cunningham recognized ULC’s community of library leadership in ...
Mar 15, 2022
Pittsburgh-area Libraries Get Rid of Late Fees, Even Outstanding Ones
Pittsburgh City Paper cites ULC’s national push for libraries to go fine free in the decision for The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the Allegheny County Library Association to eliminate late fees and forgive outstanding fees. ...
Feb 02, 2022
Cedar Rapids Public Library part of national initiative to develop summer programming to promote STEM access
The Gazette discusses ULC’s Building Equity: Amplify Summer Learning initiative that supports summertime opportunities for youth who have historically been excluded from STEM learning programs....
Jan 28, 2022
As Entrepreneurship Grows, Public Libraries Fill the Gap
Bloomberg CityLab includes insights from ULC Senior Program Manager Betsey Suchanic on the launch of ULC”s newest resource — the Business Value Calculator....