Today, the Urban Libraries Council elected its 2023-2024 Board of Directors during its Annual Member Business Meeting. ULC members elected four newly named Board officers, including: Roosevelt Weeks (Director, Austin Public Library) as Chair Pilar Martinez (Chief Executive Officer, Edmonton Public L...

ULC Libraries Launch New Barbershop Books ProgramsCharlotte Mecklenburg Library, Shreve Memorial Library Over the weekend, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and Shreve Memorial Library celebrated the launch of their Barbershop Books, Inc. programs, funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services!...

As part of a national partnership with Barbershop Books (BSB) and the Urban Libraries Council (ULC), Charlotte Mecklenburg Library (N.C.) and Shreve Memorial Library (La.) will host events on Saturday, June 3, 2023, to celebrate the launch of their Barbershop Books programs. The program aims to expa...

IMLS 2023 National Medalists for Museum and Library Service LA County Library, Toledo Lucas County Public Library ULC members LA County Library and Toledo Lucas County Public Library have been selected as IMLS 2023 National Medalists for Museum and Library Service! The libraries were among eight w...

Pasadena Public Library's signing of ULC's Declaration of Democracy was featured in an article from Pasadena Now. “Since its inception, the Pasadena Public Library has been a welcoming space for all that celebrates differing points of view while making programs and services accessible to all,” said ...

A new article from WorkLife examines how library systems like Boston Public Library are leaning into the coworking space trend with innovative amenities. ULC connected with reporter Cloey Callahan to comment on these trends....

Today, the Urban Libraries Council (ULC) recognized 16 North American public libraries as Top Innovators for transformative programs that enhance the library field to further equity, education and civic engagement for all. ULC announced the 2023 Top Innovators and Honorable Mentions during the live,...

A recent article from Women's World highlights all the various ways people can be utilizing their libraries, including makerspaces! The article links to ULC's makerspace database on the ULC website....

ULC President and CEO Brooks Rainwater was quoted in a press release from the California Library Association about an author-led fundraiser for National Library Week: “Democracy is diminished any time people’s access to information and diverse voices are stifled. Our country can only thrive with str...

Chicago Public Library Commissioner Chris Brown joined a panel to discuss the critical issue of book bans and censorship and their implications for civil liberties. The article mentions the library's past Top Innovator award. ...