Shaker Library will go fine free on October 1, 2019. The library is eliminating fines on overdue books and materials for everyone. This move makes Shaker Library one of 15 CLEVNET libraries to eliminate fines. ...

The StarTribune discusses St. Paul's 2020 budget, which includes planned cuts to spending on St. Paul Public Library's collections....

Loudoun County Public Library has eliminated late fees because the fines prevent patrons from properly using the library....

Information Today, Inc. discusses how libraries going fine-free can increase usage and equity for those who need it the most....

Route Fifty covers member library, Roanoke County Library's use of AI within the library and ULC's recently launched AI initiative....

The National Main Street Center's Main Street America initiative aims to guide urban development leaders in reinvigorating downtown neighborhoods and historic commercial districts. In a new entry for the Main Street America Blog, ULC shares information about the vital role of libraries as entreprene...

The Partners for Middle School STEM initiative is bringing STEM opportunities to low-income middle school youth. The initiative is preparing students in the early stages for a work economy that has a visible STEM skill gap. ...

The Sonoma County Library, as of July 1, is going fine free and clearing all current overdue fines. This decision is intended to encourage patrons who may not have been using the library due to fines to return. ...

The BRE Initiative seeks to improve literacy outcomes and to ensure all young people, regardless of their background, have the tools they need to reach their full potential. Led by the National Book Foundation, the initiative includes the combined efforts of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban ...

This profile of ULC's Partners for Middle School STEM initiative details the work and impact of Hartford Public Library, Algona Public Library and San Jose Public Library in their communities. ...