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We have always been able to make a big impact as a small org. ULU is a voice for library workers and the role and future of libraries in our communities. If you are a member of the press, like to write about libraries, or are interested in supporting library workers get in touch with us, we have a lot to say.
Candlelight Vigil for Sunday Library Services in NYC
In response to Mayor Adams’ recent budget cuts eliminating Sunday library service in NYC, concerned elected officials, community members, library advocates, and neighbors will gather for a candlelight vigil on December 17th @ 4:30pm
Read MoreURBAN LIBRARIANS UNITE ANNOUNCES ONE MILLION DOLLAR GRANT FROM MELLON FOUNDATION
Organization will expand its work supporting Urban Library Workers across the country
Read MoreSUPPORTERS HOLD A FUNERAL MARCH TO MOURN THE LOSS OF FUNDING TO NYC LIBRARIES IF BUDGET CUTS AREN’T REVERSED
Procession around City Hall will end at Rally for at City Hall Park
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Urban Librarians Unite in the Press
2024
2022
Q&A with Lauren Comito, Urban Librarians Unite Executive Director
Groundbreaking Study Explores Trauma, Stress in Frontline Library Workers
Tackling Trauma in Frontline Workers
The Urban Librarians Unite, which consists of urban librarians in the United States, publishes a research report on trauma in urban libraries (in Japanese)
Key Takeaways from the 2022 Urban Library Trauma Study
Patience and Fortitude Needed as Dozens of Libraries Shut Over COVID Staffing Woes
2019
How Can Libraries Support Children and Immigrant Families? By Doing What We Do Best
First Book Grant Funds Books for Migrant Children | News Bites – SLJ
Christian Zabriskie and Lauren Comito Named Librarian(s) of the Year 2020
Readers sound off on public libraries, marijuana and the Met
Toddlers at City Hall in Fight for Library Funding
NYC Public Libraries Warn Proposed Budget Cuts May Lead To Reduced Hours
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Librarians In The Streets – Brian Lehrer Show
Mini-Library” Box Comes to Broad Channel
Read and take over: Occupying urban streets with guerrilla libraries
City Schools Ask State to Waive Librarian Requirements
Urban Librarian Brigade Bringing Books To The Sidewalks
Urban Librarians’ First Conference Is a Love-In
10 of the Coolest Librarians Alive
