Program areas at ULC
Membership programs: ulc is an innovation and action tank of north america's leading public library systems. We drive cutting-edge research and strategic partnerships to elevate the power of Libraries as essential, transformative institutions for the 21st century. We identify significant challenges facing today's communities and develop new tools and techniques to help Libraries achieve stronger outcomes in education, workforce and economic development, digital inclusion and race and social equity.
Digital equity: ulc advances the capacity of public Libraries to be digital equity leaders through partnerships, digital skill building, addressing the homework gap and expanding home digital access. This program includes edge 360 which is a nationally recognized platform with benchmarks and reporting to help Libraries build their capacity to be better positioned to address equity issues.
Healthy and sustainable communities: Libraries are powerful partners for creating healthy, sustainable communities. With local government, business and other community organizations, Libraries are key players in a strong economy, a healthy environment and racial/social equity. Programs include hubs for entrepreneurship, public Libraries and food justice and opportunity youth book.
Education: education transforms the lives of individuals and is the foundation for strong, economically vital communities. In 2022, ulc led the building equity: accelerate summer learning initiative and barbershop books, both are funded by the institute of museum and library services as well as the rich environments and the fine free map.
Conferences: ulc's conferences and training focus on the critical issues that challenge local communities.