New York City's Attack Librarians since 2009. Fighting to keep libraries open and library workers employed.
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Our 2022 Urban Library Trauma study found that library workers—especially those who have experienced workplace trauma and harassment—could benefit from a peer support network. 2 years later, LWSN is ready to launch. Read on and learn how you can join ⬇️ tinyurl.com/yckxz78c
We're trying a migration over to Bluesky! Give us a follow there to stay connected: bsky.app/profile/ulunyc.bsky…
Kudos to New Jersey, California, Washington and other states who are passing laws to safeguard librarians and books that make so many feel seen. Read more: idahocapitalsun.com/2025/01/…
ONE MORE WEEK to donate to ULU's end-of-year fundraiser! Make a gift today to help library workers thrive: actionnetwork.org/fundraisin…
It’s been a year of transformation here at ULU, and we’re grateful you’ve been around to see some exciting developments take place. To keep our efforts going, we’ve set a goal of securing 75 monthly donors by the end of the year. Help us reach our goal: actionnetwork.org/fundraisin…
Big congrats to all the honorees! Our libraries couldn't run without you. americanlibrariesmagazine.or…
Just two more weeks to reach our fundraising goal! Help us continue to stand up for library workers all through 2025: actionnetwork.org/fundraisin…
It’s been a year of transformation here at ULU, and we’re grateful you’ve been around to see some exciting developments take place. To keep our efforts going, we’ve set a goal of securing 75 monthly donors by the end of the year. Help us reach our goal: actionnetwork.org/fundraisin…
Urban Librarians Unite retweeted
Library workers deserve respect and a voice. After a pattern of unfair and unequal treatment from management, Urbana Free Library employees in Illinois unanimously voted to form a union with @AFSCME31: afscme.org/blog/workers-at-a…
Restoration of funding to NYC libraries makes the list! lithub.com/the-50-biggest-li…
It’s been a year of transformation here at ULU, and we’re grateful you’ve been around to see some exciting developments take place. To keep our efforts going, we’ve set a goal of securing 75 monthly donors by the end of the year. Help us reach our goal: actionnetwork.org/fundraisin…
Once again, it's Big Dog Little Dog Day, where we commemorate when Christian accidentally ordered 5 GROSS copies of Perro grande perro pequeño for an org WAY too small to receive them. We donate (reasonably) to REFORMA each year—so can you! reforma.org/cic
So many NYC students do not have adequate school library access. This bill would be a great start to changing that. chalkbeat.org/newyork/2024/1…
Urban Librarians Unite retweeted
Association of Research Libraries (ARL) Releases 2023 Salary Data and Statistics in Four New Reports ow.ly/QCG150Ubb8f #libraries #librarians
Urban Librarians Unite retweeted
#saskatoon public #library workers were back on the picket line today, continuing their fight for fair wages & strong #healthandsafety language so no one is left working alone at service points. #libraries @CUPEsask #saskatchewan #skpoli tinyurl.com/2p94b8pp
Great article on what most library workers already know firsthand: there is an epidemic of violence and desperation in our libraries: nytimes.com/2024/10/31/well/…
The grant will help BPL serve an additional 4,600 people and hire new staff, including job support specialists, to help immigrants navigate library resources. bkreader.com/non-profit-comm…
LWSN is peer-led & operated by/for individuals with similar lived experiences—in our case, the challenges and joys of working in libraries. Shared experiences = mutuality rooted in empowerment & the sharing of knowledge. Peer leaders & participants benefit from peer support!
Participation is open to library workers of all career levels and library systems, who seek a space of solidarity, support, and bold vision-building for tomorrow’s libraries + library work. Join LWSN today! tinyurl.com/yp255k2j
Our LWSN peer leaders have spent the last few months preparing to lead thoughtful discussions, recommend resources, and promote a healing environment rooted in community. They’re ready to welcome the first LWSN cohort! Fill out the intake form to join: tinyurl.com/yp255k2j