"How AI in public libraries can benefit librarians and patrons alike"
Press Reader featured ULC in an article about the benefits of AI in public libraries, citing ULC's Leadership Brief, "Explorations of Generative AI for Library Systems." ...
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Press Reader featured ULC in an article about the benefits of AI in public libraries, citing ULC's Leadership Brief, "Explorations of Generative AI for Library Systems." ...
Hoboken Public Library Director and ULC Board Member Jennie Pu penned an op-ed to share the importance of the right to read. Since Hoboken Public Library and the city itself were named Book Sanctuaries last year, 15 other New Jersey public libraries and three New Jersey municipalities have become bo...
On episode 122 of The Executive Appeal host, Alex D. Tremble, connected with ULC President and CEO Brooks Rainwater on how executive leaders achieve success for themselves and their companies by strategically convening the right people. Join host Alex D. Tremble in conversation with expert Brooks Ra...
ULC President and CEO Brooks Rainwater was interviewed by Gray TV for a segment about how public libraries “are the beating heart of our cities.” The report also featured ULC member, DC Public Library. Gray TV operates in 114 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36% of U.S. telev...
ULC was mentioned in an article from American Libraries Magazine about the impact of generative AI on public libraries. "Organizations such as the American Library Association, Association of Research Libraries, International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, National Information ...
ULC was cited in an op-ed by Jersey City Free Public Library Director Terry B. Hill. The essay provided a critical perspective on the importance of having a library’s staff reflect the diversity of the community it serves. NJ.com is the largest local news website in the state. The news site receives...
An article from D Magazine on Dallas Public Library's staffing levels and hours referenced DPL's 2023 Top Innovations submission to ULC. The library was recognized by ULC for the creation of a scoring system to assess the needs of communities to gain funding last year for increasing the hours at 15 ...
ULC was featured in American Libraries' preview of LibLearnX 2024. ULC will present Food Is a Right: The Library’s Role in Food Justice to share recent findings from 20 convened leaders representing libraries and other organizations committed to improving food security across the US. Speakers will p...
ULC was featured in an article from Library Journal on the release of the Library Insights Survey Data, providing a snapshot of pre- and post-pandemic library services and operations. Ninety-eight ULC member libraries shared data from 2019 and 2022 on the topics of in-person visits, program attendan...
A new article from Smart Cities Dive examines the dynamic shift happening in public libraries to meet the changing needs of urban communities — featuring ULC members Baltimore County Public Library, The Seattle Public Library, Free Library of Philadelphia and Salt Lake City Public Library.And with...