Oct 28, 2019
Officials look to reinvent downtown North Little Rock library; it 'would offer things beyond books'
ULC shares insights on creating an urban library in North Little Rock, Arkansas....
Oct 28, 2019
Do Space is honored for its tech fellowship program for women
Nebraska library highlighted as a ULC Top Innovator in this Omaha World-Herald article....
Oct 11, 2019
Chicago Got Rid Of Late Book Fees At Public Libraries, Will NYC Do The Same?
Is New York City the next major city to go fine free? ULC shared insights on this national trend in this WNYC article....
Oct 03, 2019
King County Library System explores the artificial intelligence frontier
Through a grant secured by the King County Library System Foundation, KCLS will look at the feasibility of an AI application for library users that can interface with voice recognition systems like Alexa and Siri. ULC's AI and digital citizenship initiatives are referenced in this Auburn Reporter ar...
Oct 02, 2019
These Major Library Systems Don't Charge Late Fees
Chicago Public Library and Fort Worth Public Library join a growing list of libraries that have replaced late fees with a more lenient and flexible “lost book” fee. ULC's Fine Free map linked in this Lifehacker article....
Oct 04, 2019
Why some libraries are getting rid of late fees
Chicago recently became the largest public library system in the U.S. to do away with late fees, while also erasing all outstanding fines. ULC's Fine Free map embedded in this Mother Nature Network article....
Oct 03, 2019
Library Receives $8,000 Grant For WiFi Printing
Missouri state librarian Robin Westphal traveled to the McDonald County Library to present a check for $8,000 for WiFi printing. The library filled out ULC's Edge Assessment and wrote a grant to receive the funds....
Oct 01, 2019
Read To Your Heart's Content: Palm Beach County Libraries End Overdue Fines Oct. 1
The Palm Beach County Library System will stop charging overdue fines October 1st. ULC's fine free map linked in this WLRN article....
Oct 02, 2019
Why Libraries Are Eliminating Late Fees for Overdue Books
Chicago Public Library became the largest system to eliminate late fees, a move that will increase access for low-income families. Will more libraries follow? ULC shares insights on national fine free trend in this City Lab article....
Oct 03, 2019
Finally, Feel Free to Return That Library Book You Checked Out in 1981
Libraries battling to retain borrowers in the digital age are ending late fees, a change intended to ease the shame and dread of returning overdue books. ULC shared insights on the national fine free trend in this Wall Street Journal article....