This year has been a difficult one for library workers. Many of us are feeling under attack in more ways than one. Between assaults on our institutions & values from the federal government, and the day to day stress of public service, well, it’s real, we see you and we feel it too. We are … Read more
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
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) has received a one-million-dollar grant from The Mellon Foundation, the largest in ULU’s history. The grant, spread over four years, will enable ULU to expand its professional development, mentorship, and resource creation initiatives for urban library workers and continue its focus on worker health, policy model creation, library advocacy, and refugee support.
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.
In recent months we have seen protests against Drag Story Hour across the country and they are feeling scarier and more aggressive all the time. We are proud of our colleagues who have the courage to do Drag Story Hour and we want to help them get the support they need as they provide their … Read more
Are you a new or relatively new public librarian in New York State? Struggling to figure out how to track and report your professional development? This free webinar will provide an overview of the public librarian certification process, including professional development requirements and resources. Get answers to all your certification questions and keep your librarian … Read more
As of today, August 8th 2022 we will be using a new logo and brand identity that better represents Urban Librarians Unite as an organization and does not draw from the culture of an ethnic group that we do not belong to. Since 2011, we have been culturally appropriating the image of the Inuit knife … Read more
It’s been a quiet few months at my branch, but not June, June wasn’t really quiet at all. During June, I experienced two separate incidents in which men approached me aggressively at work, leading me to feel unsafe. In the first incident, a patron who was frustrated attempted to get past another staff member to … Read more
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