Libraries are cornerstones of democracy, putting into action the belief that all people should have unmitigated access to resources to aid in their education, economic stability and civic participation. They serve as the beating heart of their communities and are always looking to better provide for...

ULC President and CEO Susan Benton shared her insight about the importance of libraries to the future of North American cities in an interview with The Urbanist, an urban planning podcast produced by Monocle. During the feature, Benton discusses how libraries are becoming more necessary and impactfu...

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...