The Urban Libraries Council is bringing together 12 public library systems from across the U.S. and Canada to explore ways libraries can reach and engage entrepreneurs in their communities — particularly people of color, women, immigrants and veterans. ...

Urban Libraries Council session gives librarians ideas for helping small and minority-owned businesses....

An article from GOVERNING takes a close look at how libraries across North America are using ULC'sEdge tool to assess their services, make adjustments to better meet community needs and demonstrate their value to local government leaders....

This Quartz piece discusses why calls for privatizing libraries are misguided at best - and deeply harmful at their worst. The piece quotes ULC Director of Communications Paul Guequierre. ...

The Urban Libraries Council has earned a 2018 ASAE Power of A Gold Award for the Leaders Library Card Challenge. The award distinguishes the association community’s valuable contributions on the local, national and global levels, and is considered the association industry’s highest honor. ...

The Urban Libraries Council today announced the election of the new Chair of the Executive Board, as well as the addition of two new members to its Board. The board members are: Rhea Lawson, Director, Houston Public Library, incoming ULC Board Chair Brandon Neal, Trustee, Charlotte Mecklenburg P...

The Urban Libraries Council today announced the formation of Partners for Middle School STEM, a new project funded by a Leadership Grant for nearly $500,000 from the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Partners for Middle School STEM is a two-year project focused on low-income middle s...

Starting one’s own business may soon become the most viable path to achieving the American dream. It is projected that by 2020 half of all workers will be independent freelancers, responsible for their own fortunes and well-being. Knowing this, the Urban Libraries Council is bringing together 12 pub...

Knowing Iowa’s public libraries must think beyond books and incorporate technology into their programs and services, the State Library of Iowa is leading an effort to help all Iowa’s libraries advance digital literacy and access in their communities to better support education, workforce and economi...

Urban Libraries Council President and CEO Susan Benton issued the following statement: “With his 2019 budget, President Trump has again shown us education, digital inclusion for low-income children and families, and lifelong learning have not made it to the top of his list of priorities. Just like l...