| We’re starting something new! Urban Librarians Unite is launching ULU Press, a publishing initiative dedicated to putting library workers’ voices, experiences, and ideas front and center. Too often, the stories of library work are missing from the professional conversation or only make it into academic journals and publications that can feel inaccessible to the people doing the work on the ground. We think library workers deserve a place to share what they’re experiencing, what they’re learning, and what they think needs to changed for the better. No academic credentials or 20-page research papers required! Our first project will be an annual compendium, and we’re inviting submissions from library workers everywhere, across all types and sizes of libraries. We’re interested in case studies, personal reflections, op-eds, artwork, and other creative or practical contributions. If you have something to say about library work, we want to hear it! The call for submissions is open through December 2026 / early January 2027. Have a story, an idea, a perspective, or a piece of work you’ve been waiting for the right place to share? We’d love to publish it. |
