Hearing the Stories of the Unhoused Dallas Public Library The Dallas Public Library is introducing the homeless community through its new 10-episode podcast series, "On the Block." The podcast is part of the library’s ongoing homeless engagement initiative, which launched in 2013.“We hope that l...

On episode 122 of The Executive Appeal host, Alex D. Tremble, connected with ULC President and CEO Brooks Rainwater on how executive leaders achieve success for themselves and their companies by strategically convening the right people. Join host Alex D. Tremble in conversation with expert Brooks Ra...

Welcoming ULC' Newest MembersAnderson Public Library, Palm Desert Library ULC is pleased to welcome Anderson Public Library (Indiana) and Palm Desert Library (California) to our growing membership!Anderson Public Library has served the communities of Anderson and Lapel, Indiana for over 100 year...

ULC President and CEO Brooks Rainwater was interviewed by Gray TV for a segment about how public libraries “are the beating heart of our cities.” The report also featured ULC member, DC Public Library. Gray TV operates in 114 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36% of U.S. telev...

ULC was mentioned in an article from American Libraries Magazine about the impact of generative AI on public libraries. "Organizations such as the American Library Association, Association of Research Libraries, International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, National Information ...

How San Diego Addressed Existing Disparities and Centered EquitySan Diego Public Library Equity is not simply about checking a box — it is taking a hard look at existing systems and addressing where inequities lie. This is what the San Diego Public Library did when it became clear that a donation ma...

ULC was cited in an op-ed by Jersey City Free Public Library Director Terry B. Hill. The essay provided a critical perspective on the importance of having a library’s staff reflect the diversity of the community it serves. NJ.com is the largest local news website in the state. The news site receives...

Kansas City and San Francisco Team Up to Tackle CensorshipKansas City Public Library, San Francisco Public Library In the lead-up to last Sunday's big game, the Kansas City Public Library and San Francisco Public Library engaged in a friendly wager — all for the good cause of tackling censorship. A ...

Welcoming ULC's Latest MemberKing County Library System ULC is pleased to welcome the latest member to the ULC family: King County Library System! KCLS serves 1.4 million residents of King County, Washington. In 2023, KCLS patrons checked out 8,863,118 digital titles through OverDrive, making the sy...

An article from D Magazine on Dallas Public Library's staffing levels and hours referenced DPL's 2023 Top Innovations submission to ULC. The library was recognized by ULC for the creation of a scoring system to assess the needs of communities to gain funding last year for increasing the hours at 15 ...