We here at Urban Librarians Unite believe that libraries can be a source of social good and a key vector to improving our society. One of the areas that libraries have been doing incredible work in is immigrant and refugee services. Libraries in America are working every day to help people become citizens, learn English, … Read more
LAST CALL FOR SPEAKING PROPOSALS!!!! We set the official deadline at midnight EST December 28th but we will give you ONE MORE DAY With the crazy number of beloved people falling to 2016 we figured you might need it. Please submit your proposal here. We have always taken pride in booking new speakers who may … Read more
The 24 Hour Read In is coming up from 4PM on Saturday June 4th to 4PM on Sunday June 5th and it is going to be bigger and better than ever. For our SEVENTH Read In we will be hanging out at the Schwarzman Building, the much beloved and iconic 42nd Street Library. We are … Read more
Would you love to attend the Urban Librarians Conference (Friday, May 6 at Brooklyn Public Library) but you can’t scrape together the cash? Are you an MLIS student or under/unemployed librarian who could really use a little extra financial help to continue your professional learning? We want to hear from you! We have six scholarships … Read more
Last year we hunkered down with a group of volunteers and made a little database of facts linked to every City Council member. These 1-pager info sheets really helped advocates when they talked to their City Council members about libraries. Now they need updating, so it’s time for a research party! We’ll bring the snacks, … Read more
The Koch Brothers are going after a small town library in Illinois. This is actually happening. Why would a pair of billionaires who largely control Republic politics care about a local small town library? It’s a great question and a perfect illustration of how big money politics are wrecking Main Street America. Plainfield IL is … Read more
January 5, 2016 — 12pm EST 5 ways Professionalism is Killing Your Library Lauren Comito If you want to start an argument in library circles, just say something is or isn’t “professional.” What do we actually mean by that, and how is it stopping us from innovating, expanding our services and connecting with our communities?
Libraries aren’t dead, they aren’t dying, they won’t eventually die. People will always need help organizing information. Especially as technology gets more complicated and ubiquitous. There will always be a place for facilitated learning and reading, for people who help make sense of the world, and yeah, for books. Somehow though, people keep writing articles claiming … 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
Suzanne Jaynes Portland Public School Why are School Libraries Important? I had the great opportunity to spend 30 years in the same elementary school library getting to shape it into a great place for students, parents and the neighborhood to having a great source of materials and goodwill. How has a School Librarian or Library … Read more
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