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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....
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 ...
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. ...
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....
Bloomberg CityLab includes insights from ULC Senior Program Manager Betsey Suchanic on the launch of ULC”s newest resource — the Business Value Calculator....
Government Technology features ULC’s 2021 Innovations Celebration Top Innovator and Honorable Mention in digital equity....
Today, the Urban Libraries Council (ULC) recognized 20 public libraries as Top Innovators for transformative programs that address structural racism, bridge digital divides, provide lifelong education opportunities, meet the needs of under-resourced populations and improve essential library service ...
Today, the Urban Libraries Council launched a new member resource — the Business Value Calculator — developed specifically for public libraries to measure, quantify and communicate the impact of their business services to their local communities. Created with the support of the ULC Economic Opportun...
The Harvard Crimson includes insights from ULC Director of Communications Paul Negron on how library late fees greatly impact people from disadvantaged backgrounds, low-income populations and children....
The Denver Channel’s story on the nationwide push to eliminate late fees includes ULC’s estimate that nearly every state in the U.S. has at least one public library that has gone fine free....
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Paul Guequierre, Director of Communications
Phone: 202-750-8657
Email: pguequierre@urbanlibraries.org
