This Week at ULC
Newsletter | July 27, 2022
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NEW ON THE ULC MEMBER HUB |
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ULC’s Member Hub makes it even easier for you to build relationships, develop your professional skills and share transformative tools and ideas with ULC library leaders across North America. The platform is available at members.urbanlibraries.org.
Members can access key resources on the left side of the homepage under “Member Hub.” For assistance with accessing or using ULC’s Member Hub, please email info@urbanlibraries.org.
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Our ULC Member Job Board is regularly updated as we learn of new positions that are open at our member libraries.
The latest job postings:
- Public Information Specialist | Alameda County Library
- Branch Manager | Prince George's County Memorial Library System
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ULC's Member Knowledge Exchange makes it easy for our members to build relationships and share transformative tools and ideas with ULC library leaders across North America. If you have a resource you'd like to share with other member libraries, please email info@urbanlibraries.org.
The latest entries:
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Staff are encouraged to join ULC Member Groups to connect with their peers and share challenges, concerns, insights and innovations. These members-only groups are a hallmark of ULC’s commitment to the exchange of ideas and programs between leading libraries across North America. To join a Member Group, please email ULC Project Manager at mwims@urbanlibraries.org.
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IMLS RELEASES DATA ON PUBLIC LIBRARIES |
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2020 Public Libraries Survey
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Earlier this month, the Institute of Museum and Library Services released the latest data from its 2020 Public Libraries Survey. This annual survey examines how library services are changing to meet the needs of the public and examines key indicators of public library use, financial health, staffing and resources. The data collected by IMLS was gathered from approximately 9,000 public library systems across all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories.
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Maximizing Community Services with Library/Museum Partnerships
IMLS, Anythink, Brooklyn Public Library, Houston Public Library, Lexington Public Library, Markham Public Library, Nashville Public Library, New Orleans Public Library, New York Public Library, Queens Public Library
ULC's Chloe Novillos explores the untapped potential of library/museum partnerships in our latest blog post. With closely aligned missions and a wide array of available resources, laying the groundwork for collaboration will greatly benefit both institutions.
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Pictured: LA County Librarian Sharol Caw |
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Tackling Food Insecurity in Los Angeles
LA County Library
Discover how LA County Library stepped up to tackle food insecurity during the pandemic. Several librarians are interviewed in Turning the Tables: Inside the Mobilization that Moved Millions of Meals, a short documentary just named an LA Area Emmy winner for Best Information Segment!
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Pictured: Tricia Suellentrop (left) and Sean Casserley (right) |
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Welcoming New County Librarian Tricia Suellentrop
Johnson County Library
Johnson County Library welcomed Tricia Suellentrop as their new county librarian on July 1. Sullentrop succeeds Sean Casserley, who announced his retirement earlier this year after a decade of leading one of Kansas’ largest public library systems.
“Our culture is the foundation of what we do. It underlies all of our work so no matter what project we’re doing, the results for the community are going to reflect that.” — Johnson County Library Director Tricia Suellentrop
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DeKalb County and Metropolitan Go Fine Free
DeKalb County Public Library, Metropolitan Library System
Public libraries across ULC’s membership continue to make the bold decision to waive overdue fines and late fees in an effort to ensure library access to all patrons. Read the linked announcements below to learn more about libraries who have recently gone fine free!
“At DCPL, we believe eliminating overdue fines will encourage more families to use the library. Families and children need the resources of the library now more than ever,” said Library Director Alison Weissinger.
"We want you to use the library, and overdue fines are a barrier to access. To meet the information needs of our communities, we are committed to reducing barriers to access. Going fine free helps us achieve that commitment. Since we began our pilot last year, over 50,000 inactive accounts were re-activated and customers who previously stopped using the library due to overdue fines began using the library again," said Metropolitan Library System.
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In 2018, ULC created our Fine Free Map to help the public understand and learn from libraries that have gone fine free. By clicking on the location markers, you can see which library systems have taken steps to get rid of overdue fees, noted by the type of elimination and their reasoning for taking this step.
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Stepping up Business Services in Maine
Portland Public Library
Throughout the pandemic, Portland Public Library reaffirmed its commitment to helping the small business community through free workshops, broadening internet access and offering resources to non-residents for a small fee. “We are working closely with the Greater Portland CareerCenter as well as the city of Portland’s Department of Economic Opportunity and the Small Business Alliance. This fall the library will establish itself as a CareerCenter Hub," said Myles Robert, Portland Public Library’s business and government librarian.
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ULC Customer Experience Leaders
Member Group Call
July 28 | 3-4 p.m. ET
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ULC Analytics and Tech Leaders
Member Group Call
August 18 | 2-3 p.m. ET
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ULC Communications and Marketing Leaders
Member Group Call
September 14 | 3-4 p.m. ET
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Celebrating ULC's New CEO, Brooks Rainwater
On behalf of the San Francisco Public Library and the Friends of San Francisco Public Library, a big hearty welcome and congratulations to ULC CEO Brooks Rainwater on your appointment! It was great spending some time with you in the “City by the Bay.” We look forward to working with you!
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Welcome to the Library of the 21st Century
At Austin Public Library, director Roosevelt Weeks begins each day greeting patrons as they enter the downtown branch. The 200,000-square-foot building fills up fast.
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Questions? Interested in Submitting a Story?
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