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NEWS RELEASES

Latest activities and updates from the MBLC

August 07, 2025 - MBLC Funds Statewide eContent

At its August board meeting, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) approved $500,000 in grants to Automated Networks to purchase eContent for the Library eBook and Audiobook (LEA) program. LEA gives Massachusetts residents access to eBooks, audiobooks, and more from 400 participat ... READ MORE

July 15, 2025 - 135 Years of the MBLC

The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) turns 135 years old this year and will once again celebrate with the Commissioner Awards honoring individuals who have carried forward the legacy of the founding Commissioners and who have made outstanding contributions to Massachusetts librar ... READ MORE

July 11, 2025 - FY2026 State Budget and Library Legislation

Governor Maura Healey recently signed the $60 billion FY2026 state budget which includes $52,411,000 for libraries. The budget level funds all but two Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) budget lines: the Board of Library Commissioners Support and Outreach Services line (7000-9101) ... READ MORE

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From the MBLC Blog

Service Update – August 27, 2025

🕙 MBLC Monthly Board Meeting on September 4th (Hybrid)Contact: Rachel Masse The regular monthly board meeting of the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners is scheduled for 10AM on Thursday, September 4th, 2025, at the Holyoke Public Library. 📰 MBLC Funds Statewide eContent Contact: Jaccavrie McNeely At its August board meeting, the Massachusetts Board of Library … Continue reading Service Update – August 27, 2025

The Future is Unknowable, but the Past Can Help Us Prepare

Welcome back to another edition of Fortifying Your Library! While I remain committed to being a policy nerd and will continue to offer policy-based content that hopefully helps your libraries, there are other ways to fortify your library. I wanted to spend some time addressing a question that has been on my mind for several … Continue reading The Future is Unknowable, but the Past Can Help Us Prepare

Data Collections through Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)

Contact: MBLC State Aid Specialist Jen Inglis, MBLC Head of State Programs Cate Merlin The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) works with State Data Coordinators in all 50 states and U.S. territories to collect information about libraries. In Massachusetts, we collect the data we report to IMLS through the Annual Report of Information … Continue reading Data Collections through Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)