Did you know that the per capita library funding in NYC is approximately half the state average? New York City deserves better. Better library funding for operating budgets, better library buildings, increased programming, more technology access, you get the point. Today at Noon the NYC Council Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and Intergroup Relations will … Read more
(Happy National Library Week!) How library workers at small urban branches combat the true violence of oppression poverty Steve Kemple On Saturday afternoon a man punched me in the face (I’m OK) while I was working at the Price Hill Branch Library in Cincinnati, Ohio, where I’m the manager. (Happy National Library Week to … 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.
Have you always wanted to support the 24 Hour Read In but you don’t live in New York City. “If I was there I would totally work the 4AM shift” you say as you check on us on FB for the last time at midnight. Well you may not be able to be here but … Read more
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
It must be that season again, because it’s time to get going with sign it Friday! That’s right, it’s your weekly call to take 10 minutes to speak up for libraries around the country. No excuses, they are all listed right here.
Ingrid Abrams The Town School’s Library How Does the Work of School Libraries Impact Your Work as a Library Professional or Person? I am just coming out of nearly 7 years working for Brooklyn Public Library. It was important, hard work. There was a great deal of demand from the public and not nearly enough … Read more
Sarah Houghton San Rafael Public Library The Librarian in Black Why are School Libraries Important? School libraries are the front line of learning defense for children everywhere. School libraries are where children can discover new interests, new challenges, and find resources for their homework assignments. School libraries are where doors open, outside of those scripted … Read more
Turner Masland Portland State University Library Why are School Libraries Important? Lifelong learning is an essential skill as a citizen in the 21st century. Life in the information age is one of constant change. Libraries are indispensable institutions, providing citizens access to materials, services and information experts. Libraries are job incubators and a space to … Read more
Erica Findley EveryLibrary Why are School Libraries Important? A school library is often the first library a child will use. School libraries ignite a passion for reading, strengthen literacy, and provide a safe space for young people to study. The trained librarian is an educational partner providing expertise in developing literacy programs that are essential … Read more
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