This Week at ULC
Newsletter | June 1, 2022
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ULC OPEN HOUSE DURING ALA JUNE 24 |
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Friday, June 24 | 1-4 P.M. ET
ULC Member Open House
ULC members are invited to visit the ULC office on Friday, June 24 anytime from 1-4 p.m. ET for some light bites and refreshments.
Please come by to tour the ULC office space, meet our new staff members and mingle with your peers! The ULC office is a 12-minute walk from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. We look forward to seeing you! Registration is required.
Location:
ULC Headquarters
1333 H Street, NW
Suite 1000 West
Washington, DC 20005
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ULC MEMBER BREAKFAST JUNE 26 |
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ULC members are invited to a breakfast and discussion in Washington D.C. on Sunday, June 26. Please join us to connect with ULC peers and learn about ULC’s 2022 work and focus.
The ULC Executive Board has proposed a slate of board members for 2022-2023. ULC members will be asked to vote on the slate at the ULC Annual Member Breakfast. Click here to view the ULC Executive Board slate. Registration is required.
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STUDENT SUCCESS ACCELERATOR |
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Earlier this month, ULC launched our newest member resource — the Student Success Accelerator — an interactive map that showcases public libraries across the United States that are pioneering a national approach that for the first time brings local elected officials, school and library executives together and their collective resources for student learning in and outside the classroom.
The Student Success Accelerator is an outcome of the Leaders Library Card Challenge, a national effort to have local leaders working together to get a library card into every student's hand. The map identifies schools and libraries that are succeeding, and the almost six million students that now have a library card.
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BUSINESS VALUE CALCULATOR CHALLENGE |
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We have extended the ULC 2022 Business Value Calculator Challenge through June 10. The ULC Business Value Calculator enables your library staff to calculate the dollar value of services that you provide to local entrepreneurs and small businesses. Once we aggregate the totals from the challenge, we will share an announcement that showcases what leading urban libraries are doing across North America to strengthen their local economies.
Join the Challenge Now!
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Accept the 2022 Business Value Calculator Challenge today by signing up here.
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Access the Business Value Calculator on the ULC Knowledge Exchange.
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Look to ULC’s support resources for assistance, including watching our Overview Webinar or exploring our User Guide, Communications Guide and Methodology Guide. The Methodology Guide is provides detailed information on how we derived dollar values used in the calculator and alternatives for developing localized values for your library.
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Reach out to ULC’s Betsey Suchanic (bsuchanic@urbanlibraries.org) with any questions you or your team may have.
- Stay tuned for our announcement highlighting the economic value of public libraries to business communities across North America.
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ULC is heartbroken to hear of John Jessen’s passing. As the city librarian and director of New Haven Free Public Library, John was an incredible leader in the library field and the ULC community. Our thoughts are with our friends in New Haven during this difficult time. |
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Newly Designed Storytime Room Debuts
Scottsdale Public Library
Scottsdale Public Library recently completed the new SkyRoom at the Civic Center Library branch, opening its doors to patrons earlier this month. The storytime space increased by 35% in square footage and houses a new A/V system, new flooring, a domed ceiling and programmable LED lighting. The opening celebration drew more than a hundred people visiting and touring the new space on the first day.
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Celebrating Senior's Month
Markham Public Library
In celebration of Senior's Month, Markham Public Library will honor this year’s theme titled “Stay Active, Connected and Safe.” With lifelong learning being key to aging successfully, the library is offering older adults yoga classes, tips on how to avoid scams and fraud and classes on fall prevention.
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Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month
Hennepin County Library
As Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month comes to an end, check out Hennepin County Library’s AAPI booklist for children, teens and adults. The library also featured a Dial-A-Story for adults, Vietnamese Bilingual Story Time and Cultural Crafts and author talks.
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Healthy Farmer's Markets
Anythink Libraries
Anythink’s annual Healthy Farmer’s Markets reached community members in need throughout the pandemic. By providing fresh produce at reduced or no cost, the library helped to increase food accessibility during a critical time.
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SAVE THE DATE! 2022 ULC ANNUAL FORUM |
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November 16-18, 2022
DC Public Library, Washington, D.C.
This November, the 2022 ULC Forum will convene our member community in Washington, D.C. Details and registration information are forthcoming!
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ULC Analytics and Tech Leaders
Member Group Call
June 9 | 2-3 p.m. ET
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ULC Open House During ALA
Open House
June 24 | 1-4 p.m. ET
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ULC Member Breakfast
Member Breakfast
June 26 | 8:30-10 a.m. ET
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ULC Customer Experience Leaders
Member Group Call
June 30 | 3-4 p.m. ET
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NEW RESOURCES IN ULC'S MEMBER KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE |
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Unattended Children Policy
New Haven Free Public Library
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HR Staffing Library Data
Skokie Public Library
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Tuition Reimbursement Guidelines
Tulsa City-County Library
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Celebrating Pride Month
Happy Pride Month 2022! ULC is proud to support all members of the #LGBTQIA community and we recognize the pivotal role that libraries play in providing safe spaces and facilitating important conversations. This June, help us create a more welcoming and diverse world.
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DC Public Library
During the 1980s, D.C. was the setting for an exciting and constantly developing punk scene. For the first time since 2019, DCPL honors that tradition by hosting rooftop punk shows!
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URBAN LIBRARIANSHIP CONFERENCE JULY 14 |
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The second Library 2.022 mini-conference: "Urban Librarianship: Embracing Challenges and Opportunities through Innovation, Leadership, and Best Practices," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, July 14, 2022. This event is hosted by Library 2.0 and co-founded by The School of Information at San José State University, and this year features organizational help from Michael Lambert, City Librarian for the City and County of San Francisco.
Keynote speakers will include:
- Michael Lambert, City Librarian, San Francisco Public Library
- Chris Brown, Commissioner, Chicago Public Library
- Lessa Kanani'opua Pelayo-Lozada, Adult Services Assistant Manager, Palos Verdes Library District
- Dr. Rhea Lawson, Executive Director, Houston Public Library
- Kelvin Watson, Executive Director, Las Vegas-Clark County Library District
Session proposals are now being accepted. Registration is free, and full recordings will be made available to all who register after the event.
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