Publications

ULC delivers timely, relevant and provocative research to members.  Our research benchmarks data from North America's leading urban and metropolitan libraries and cutting edge investigation of fresh practices and emerging trends.

Here is a list of our most recent research and publications.   (Please see the Order Page for multiple copy prices.)

 Welcome, Stranger:  Public Libraries Build the Global Village

Welcome, Stranger:  Public Libraries Build the Global Village Toolkit

Making Cities Stronger:   Public Library Contributions to Local Economic Development

The Engaged Library:  Chicago Stories of Community Building

Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) Evaluation Report

Librarians for America's Neighborhood Program ("Scholars") Evaluation Report