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Category: Activism

May 20, 2020May 19, 2020 bullhorn Activism, Library Advocacy

NYC Library Budget Advocacy and You

It's a difficult time for library advocacy Physical library buildings are closed, local budgets are heavily impacted by a lack of revenue, and while the NYC Library budget is largely flat, the future is uncertain. As the Covid-19 pandemic drags on, continued revenue shortages may make libraries a tempting target for budget cuts which could … Continue reading NYC Library Budget Advocacy and You

April 6, 2020May 2, 2020 bullhorn Activism, Fundraising

Supporting The HALO Fund

ULU is matching donations to the EveryLibrary Help a Library Worker Out (HALO) Fund The COVID-19 crisis is having far reaching economic consequences for library workers across the country. The board of Urban Librarians Unite has authorized a one to one match up to $1200 and encourages you to support our colleagues who are experiencing … Continue reading Supporting The HALO Fund

March 13, 2020March 13, 2020 bullhorn Activism, Library Advocacy

NYC Library Closures and Covid-19

From the Board of Urban Librarians Unite,Urban Librarians Unite echoes the call made by Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer this afternoon: Brooklyn Public Library and Queens Public Library should follow the same plan of action as New York Public Library, and close all units until at least March 31st. We understand the vital role public libraries … Continue reading NYC Library Closures and Covid-19

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December 23, 2019December 23, 2019 bullhorn Activism, Library Advocacy, Urban Librarians Conference

ULU in 2019!

This has certainly been a year, and ULU has had a lot to do and say. We held another awesome conference, helped fight back the first cut to library funding in several years, got a TON of books to migrant kids and won awards.The following are some highlights of the donor supported work we have … Continue reading ULU in 2019!

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July 29, 2019July 29, 2019 bullhorn Activism, Migrant Children

ULU, Reforma, and OMG Books!

First Book has selected Urban Librarians Unite and the REFORMA Children in Crisis Task Force from among over 100 applications to receive an award of $95,412 for new books to be distributed to migrant children across 4 states.  First Book, the nonprofit social enterprise focused on equal access to quality education for children in need, … Continue reading ULU, Reforma, and OMG Books!

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Urban Librarians Unite is a passionate group of urban library professionals and advocates working to build community centered 21st Century Libraries.

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