ULC Member Communities
ULC has 15 Member Communities based on staff roles and focused on specific areas of work. The communities are peer-to-peer networks that allow members to connect, share announcements, pose questions for feedback and discuss topics relevant to their everyday work. Staff with cross-function responsibilities are welcome to join multiple communities. The Member Communities participants interact through e-Discussions, conference calls and in-person meetups.
Staff in member libraries are encouraged to join ULC Member Communities to connect with their peers and share challenges, concerns, insights and innovations. These member communities are a hallmark of ULC’s commitment to facilitating the exchange of ideas and programs between leading libraries across North America.
To join a ULC Member Community, please contact ULC Membership Manager, Matthew Wims.
Member Communities
Analytics & Tech Leaders
Members of this community discuss and share insights on the use of data-driven techniques in operations and services, as well as data analysis tools and challenges.
Branch Managers
This member community offers a supportive environment for Library Branch Managers to connect, share best practices, exchange innovative ideas and strengthen their leadership in public libraries.
CEOs/Directors
Open exclusively to director-level library leaders, members of this community discuss news, challenges and opportunities facing library directors today.
Collections
Members discuss opportunities and challenges related to circulation, format, maintenance and storage of materials.
Communications and Marketing Leaders
Members share sample outreach materials and discuss communications strategies, branding issues and messaging platforms.
Customer Experience
Members exchange ideas about how libraries can enhance their patrons’ experience, including service design, resource integration and customer engagement training for staff.
Deputy Directors
Library deputy directors discuss the high-level leadership strategies, challenges and opportunities unique to their role.
Development Professionals
Members share fundraising, corporate partnership strategies and discuss how libraries can maximize their relationships with library foundations.
Education Leaders
Members of this community discuss how libraries can expand and strengthen their impact in meeting the educational needs of patrons.
Foundation CEO's
Members of this group connect to exchange ideas, strategies, and insights related to leadership, fundraising, innovation, and operational excellence within library foundations. Discussions focus on addressing common challenges, fostering collaboration, and enhancing the overall impact of library foundations in partnership with their libraries.
Human Resources
Members of this community exchange thoughts, practices and strategies around comprehensive human resources services in the areas of recruitment, employment, compensation, benefits, employee relations and staff development in support of the library and its staff.
Public Safety & Operations
Members of this community discuss the internal/external opportunities and challenges related to public safety and operations.
Public Services
Members discuss and share insights on service models, workflows, effective practices, and opportunities for providing public services to library patrons
Social Workers
Members of this community discuss the internal/external opportunities and challenges related to serving the community - staff consultations and trainings, direct patron work, and building community partnerships.
Transformative Leadership
We are a community of professionals working to create spaces where belonging, culture, and agency thrive. Through access and meaningful engagement, we expand opportunity for all. Our goal is transformative change that reflects the strengths of every individual.