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Message from the ULC President & CEO

How do we get through this difficult period?  Tenacious professional commitment and drawing upon strength, wisdom and creative thinking of one another comes to mind.  These are attributes ULC members demonstrate every day in your libraries and in your exchanges with fellow ULC colleagues across North America.  Read More


Join Us in Boston in January

Midwinter is just around the corner!  Please join ULC and Keynote Speaker Karen Coyle, Digital Libraries Consultant and Information Technology Expert,  as she shares her thoughts on the impact of the continuing digital evolution on our libraries.

This event takes place Saturday, January 16, from 3-5pm at Boston Public Library, our fabulous Midwinter host, and will be followed by ULC’s Member Reception, sponsored by ULC Corporate member Ingram Library Services, from 5-6:30pm.  Please email RSVPs to Jodi Lazar by Monday, January 11, so we can assure your comfort and just the right amount of delectable spirits to ring in 2010. 

Any questions, please contact ULC. Hope to see you very soon and wishing you a wonderful holiday season! View ULC's Midwinter Schedule 


Nashville Partners for Success '09

Library leaders along with city, county and state elected and appointed officials met in Nashville earlier this month for ULC’s Partners for Success:  Regional Solutions for Local Vitality conference . With hosts Mayor Karl Dean and the Nashville Public Library, conferees spent three days exploring ways libraries can lead and partner with other organizations to address issues impacting entire regions.  For those members unable to attend the conference, here’s a summary of the take-aways from sessions and tours.  Read More


ULC Corporate Member Highlights

Throughout 2009, ULC Corporate members have participated in programs and activities directly benefiting ULC libraries and this organization.  By providing expertise and time, and contributing financial resources, our Corporate members have enabled ULC to bring new information and knowledge to libraries, provide recognition of outstanding library achievements and convene members.  Read More


ULI Calls for Entries for Its Award for Excellence

Did you develop or lead the development of a library building project that put land to exceptional use? The nomination season for the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Awards for Excellence is now open.  Showcase your new library building to a diverse, global audience of urban planners and community leaders through the Urban Land Institute’s Awards for Excellence Program. 

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ULC Member News & Kudos

Please take a moment to celebrate a few of ULC's Members' latest highlights and achievements for 2009.  Congratulations to each and every one of you for your hard work and commitment this year.  Please keep the good news rolling in.  We love sharing your excitement.

Wishing all of our readers a happy and healthy holiday season. Cheers to a 2010 filled with large ideas, vital recognition and exciting partnerships.  -The ULC Team

Member News & Kudos 

 

 

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