To provide information on state and federal legislation affecting urban library programs and systems. To facilitate the exchange of ideas and programs of member libraries and other libraries. To conduct research and educational programs which will benefit urban libraries, and to solicit and accept grants, contributions and donations essential to their implementation. Founded in 1971 as the Urban Libraries Trustees Association, ULC has broadened its focus from advocacy at the federal level to addressing a comprehensive set of issues with a variety of strategies. Full membership in ULC is open to public libraries in metropolitan areas and to corporations which serve them.
Associate membership is available to related library organizations.
ULC dues is indexed to the level of each library s operating revenue in the most recently completed fiscal year. Corporate and Associate member dues are single amounts. Packets are sent to library directors. Please include the full name of the director of your library, the name of your library, a complete mailing address and a telephone number. If you are requesting corporate member information, please include the name of your corporation or association s chief executive officer or president, the name of your corporation or association, a complete mailing address and a telephone number.