{"id":33694,"date":"2024-11-20T08:14:05","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T13:14:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=33694"},"modified":"2024-11-20T08:14:56","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T13:14:56","slug":"congratulations-to-these-innovative-libraries-named-2024-ulc-top-innovators","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/whats-new\/congratulations-to-these-innovative-libraries-named-2024-ulc-top-innovators\/","title":{"rendered":"Congratulations to these Innovative libraries named 2024 ULC Top Innovators!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s amazing what can happen when community needs bring together the right people and the right resources to create incredible opportunities and innovations. The Urban Libraries Council (ULC) recently named their 2024 Top Innovators &#8211; a group of public libraries filled with success stories rooted in strategic programs that address community needs. At Innovative\u2122<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, we\u2019re inspired by these achievements and the commitment these libraries have to fostering learning, connection, and technological advancement.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We are also excited to share that we at Innovative work directly with four libraries honored by the ULC this year. Be sure to find out more about them and their projects below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Advocacy and Awareness<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">San Francisco Public Library (CA)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> embraces its role as the most democratic of institutions, providing safe and welcoming facilities for all. The project that caught the ULC\u2019s eye is <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bay Beats<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, launched by the SFPL in 2023, is a free local music streaming platform that highlights the Bay Area&#8217;s musical talent. The library has established a strong network with local music schools and influencers, connecting musicians with music enthusiasts.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Equity and Inclusion<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/whats-new\/miami-dade-public-library-system-launches-vega-discover-for-patron-exploration\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Miami-Dade Public Library System<\/span><\/b><\/a> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(FL) <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">includes 50 libraries, 2 bookmobiles and one technobus. With nearly 6.8 million library visitors each year, the library saw the opportunity to better serve the population with neurodevelopmental disorders by making the library a safe space. They established autism-friendly spaces across all locations, offering a variety of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sensory-friendly programs<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and events tailored for families, children with special needs, and neurodiverse individuals. Library staff have received essential training to deepen their understanding of neurodivergent perspectives, ensuring accommodations and a warm welcome for everyone in the library community.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Health and Wellness\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Denver Public Library (CO)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> takes great pride in designing programs and services for the unique neighborhoods and communities that each branch library serves. Notably, they have been recognized for partnering with a nonprofit called GrowHaus to help establish a food box program in neighborhoods affected by a lack of healthy food. Since then, they have successfully distributed more than 630,000 meals. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Workforce and Economic Development\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gwinnett County Public Library (GA)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> provides free access to cutting edge technology for children and adults to gain valuable skills and knowledge. The program that earned them recognition is the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New Start Entrepreneurship Incubator<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which provides mentors to formerly incarcerated individuals starting their own businesses. Program graduates have successfully launched 10 new businesses. Gwinnett has consistently demonstrated innovation, earning recognition from the ULC for multiple past initiatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Additionally, six other libraries earned honorable mentions as ULC Top Innovators. Read more about all the winners on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanlibraries.org\/newsroom\/release-six-public-libraries-recognized-as-top-innovators-across-all-of-north-america-by-urban-libraries-council\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ULC website<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Congratulations to all participants and keep innovating!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;re proud to celebrate four Innovative libraries as 2024 ULC Top Innovators &#8211; libraries dedicated to learning, connection, and growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4292,"template":"","categories":[472,430],"tags":[564,563],"class_list":["post-33694","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-announcements","category-innovative-libraries","tag-top-innovators","tag-ulc"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Congratulations to these Innovative libraries named 2024 ULC Top Innovators! - Innovative Interfaces Inc.<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"We&#039;re proud to celebrate four Innovative libraries as 2024 ULC Top Innovators - libraries dedicated to learning, connection, and growth.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/whats-new\/congratulations-to-these-innovative-libraries-named-2024-ulc-top-innovators\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Congratulations to these Innovative libraries named 2024 ULC Top Innovators! 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