Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
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Latest activities and updates from the MBLCSeptember 14, 2026 - UMass Boston Launches Training Program to Help Preserve Local History
The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) is working with the University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass Boston) to bring its successful Mass Memories program to libraries across the Commonwealth to capture local history. The Mass Memories Participatory Archiving Training Program is a ... READ MORE
August 31, 2026 - MBLC Welcomes Brian Stokes as Head of Library Advisory and Development
The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) is pleased to announce Brian Stokes as the new Head of Library Advisory and Development. The Head of Library Advisory and Development at the MBLC oversees the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) program and provides advisory ser ... READ MORE
August 19, 2026 - Ally Dowds Appointed to Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission
The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ally Dowds, the MBLC’s Consultant to Special Populations, to the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission. "My appointment to the Access to Justice Commission is humbling and exciting,” s ... READ MORE