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...

Over 200 library leaders will gather at the Urban Libraries Council’s Annual Forum in the Twin Cities to discuss how libraries can lead by example....

In response to the news that the Trump Administration will end the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals program, which protects undocumented immigrants brought to the country as children from deportation, Urban Libraries Council President and CEO Susan Benton issued the following statement....

In response to the news that the U.S. Department of Justice is preparing to investigate and sue universities over affirmative action policies deemed discriminatory to whites, Urban Libraries Council President and CEO Susan Benton issued the following statement....

The Urban Libraries Council (ULC) announced the recipients of the 2017 Joey Rodger Leadership and Urban Leader Awards at a special celebration during the 2017 Partners Conference in Philadelphia. The awards recognize transformative leadership that advance the impact and strategic role of public libr...

Los Angeles County Librarian and Omaha’s Do Space Executive Director Newest Members of ULC’s Executive Board....

“For 20 years, the Institute of Museum and Library Services has served our nation well, ensuring public libraries, one of our democracy’s critical institutions, have the funding and resources needed to serve people of all races, ethnicities, religions and socio-economic statuses. The president’s pro...

The Urban Libraries Council partnered with the U.S. Departments of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Education (ED), the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (GLR), and the National Book Foundation (NBF) to launch the Book-Rich Environment (BRE) Initiative....