Urban Librarians Unite condemns the Trump administration’s FY2027 proposal to eliminate funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)—the only federal agency dedicated to supporting libraries nationwide. This is not just an attack on libraries. It’s an attack on the workers who keep them running. IMLS funding supports jobs, staffing, and essential services … Read more
Urban Librarians Unite joins the American Library Association and the library community in vehemently opposing H.R. 7661. This bill doesn’t protect children — it defunds the libraries and educators who do. By broadly defining “sexually oriented material” to include content about gender identity and transgender experiences, H.R. 7661 weaponizes federal funding to erase LGBTQ+ young … Read more
Federal library funding is under threat, and urban communities have the most to lose. The House FY27 appropriations process is underway right now, and Congress needs to hear from us — loudly and clearly — that the Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA) and the Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) program must be fully funded. … Read more
Libraries Serve Refugees is a curated online resource hub created by Urban Librarians Unite. It was designed to assist both those working to support immigrants, refugees, and displaced personsIn this resource, you’ll find categorized content across topics such as advocacy, employment, legal aid, health, libraries, youth & family, and more. The materials include regional listings … Read more
Urban Library Workers Make Things Happen But so much depends on the city budget.
Talking to elected officials can be intimidating. You feel so strongly about libraries, but what should you say? Urban Librarians Unite is trying to make this easier for you with our new Elected Officials Database. *If you find an error, want to help us with continuing the research, or are interested in setting up a … Read more
On May 23, join our teach-in at BPL Central Library in Brooklyn, hosted with The People’s Plan to address budget-related concerns affecting our libraries. Learn actionable steps to maintain services like weekend operation. Light snacks and refreshments provided. RSVP for the 7-8 pm event at Info Commons Training Lab.
New York City’s Mayor Adams’ budget cuts impair the library services, particularly impacting working families, children, seniors and those in need. The discontinuation of Sunday library services disproportionately affects these groups who depend on these resources. Residents are encouraged to gather on December 17th to challenge these cuts and advocate for the restoration of essential library services.
Urban Librarians Unite (ULU) opposes Mayor Adams’ decision to cut the city budget by 5%, warning it could harm libraries and communities. ULU criticizes the mayor’s tactic of blaming asylum seekers for the budget cut and urges him to find equitable solutions. They reiterate their commitment to advocate for a fair city budget that strengthens the community.
We are excited to welcome Elizabeth Ashkinazi and Shakila Islam to Urban Librarians Unite this summer! They are joining us as interns from the CUNY Career Launch program. CUNY Career Launch allows for students who have not had substantial paid internship experience to demonstrate what they have learned in the classroom and apply it to … Read more
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