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The Clive Public Library announced their decision to remove fines in order to increase library accessibility. Who Des Moines 13 quoted Urban Libraries Council regarding this decision and linked to our Fine Free Map....
Newly announced ULC President & CEO Brooks Rainwater is quoted in a recent Bloomberg article discussing why mayors and local officials are facing increased levels of harassment and threats....
A recently published research article cites ULC Director of Communications Paul Negron's blog that discusses how community partnerships can improve outdoor programming. ...
Chalkbeat quotes ULC regarding the importance of highlighting diversity in literature during Pride Month....
During Capital Pride Week, two branches of Prince George’s County Memorial Library System were targeted with anti-LGBTQ+ graffiti. The library system reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the LGBTQ+ community with Pride at PGCMLS having previously been recognized as part of Urban Libraries Counc...
Library Journal's InfoDocket covers the announcement of Brooks Rainwater as the new President and CEO of Urban Libraries Council....
A recently published research article for Public Library Quarterly titled “A Pandemic Snapshot: Libraries’ Digital Shifts and Disparities to Overcome” features insight from ULC Director of Communications Paul Negron....
In May of 2022, the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library Board of Directors voted to permanently eliminate overdue fines, making them the first large library system in Alabama to do so. Their website features frequently asked questions surrounding the fine free movement and links Urban Libraries...
San Mateo County Libraries announce their summer STEAM programs after being selected by Urban Libraries Council to participate in our Building Equity: Amplify Summer Learning initiative. ...
The Council for Australasian Museum Directors tells the story of the Communities for Immunity initiative and its mission to improve vaccine confidence across the United States. The initiative came out of a partnership between Association of Science and Technology Centers, Institute of Museum and Lib...
