In Chicago, we look at schools and libraries as the anchors of society. Learning is key to success in this information and technology economy.
Libraries are key to safe neighborhoods.
That is why we have built so many libraries and why they also are architecturally beautiful. Sponsored by the Urban Libraries Council, Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, and the Chicago Public Library, this conference built on the philosophy and community development strategies at work in the City of Chicago. The message of the conference is that urban libraries must contribute their resources to support economic development in today's information economy and act as catalysts for public and private investment in urban neighborhoods and downtowns.