If you’re reading this post, you are likely all too familiar with our line of work and probably know that our days can be… unpredictable. Patrons and community members can come to us in moments of distress, resulting in circumstances that require de-escalation. While we never want tensions in libraries to rise, sometimes they do. … Read more
ALA Annual Conference is back and so is ULU! There is so much going on right now with our little tugboat of an organization and we can’t wait to see you next week and share everything. From our covid test distribution, to our upcoming conference, elected official research and communications, and the (to be released … Read more
It’s that time once again. The time when librarians across New York State make their annual migration to Saratoga Springs, to learn, and party, and also to party.. Where was I? Oh right, NYLA Annual Conference! It’s coming up in LESS THAN A WEEK! How did that even happen?! That means it must be time … Read more
It’s that time of year again! NYLA Annual Conference! Like every year, there is a whole metric crapton (yes this is a unit of measurement, trust us), of Awesome Shit™ happening at the conference. So listen up because this is the list of all the things you simply MUST DO this year. Service Day Thursday, November … Read more
Welcome to the 2016 – 24 Hour Read In live stream! Even if you can’t make it in person, you can still watch us read from afar. If you want to support ULU in providing the Read In this year, click here for more info.
June 4th 4PM – June 5th 4PM New York Public Library Schwarzman Building, the 42nd Street Library to the right of the entrance. Librarians, authors, and library advocates will read around the clock for libraries in New York City. Starting at 4PM on Saturday June 4th and going straight through to 4PM Sunday June 5th. … Read more
Ooooh! You’re going to NYLA too? Badass! In the immortal words of NYLA Executive Director Jeremy Johannesen, this conference is shaping up to be the “BEST CONFERENCE EVER.” A whole bunch of events are sold out already, but not everything! Check out the schedule below for the definitive list of awesome shit to do at … Read more
(Of course, we will all totally be this classy!) Yeah that is right: archery tag. It is perfectly safe, perfectly fun, and a perfectly great way to liven up your October. It is pretty much like the name says: dodgeball with bow and arrow. Come run around like an idiot, meet some fellow ULU-ans and … Read more
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