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NEWS RELEASES

Latest activities and updates from the MBLC

October 01, 2025 - Andrea Bono-Bunker Winner of Prestigious Governor’s Award

The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) is pleased to announce that Andrea Bono-Bunker, Library Building Consultant in the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program (MPLCP), is the winner of the prestigious Manuel Carballo Governor's Award for Excellence in Public Service. T ... READ MORE

October 01, 2025 - Reading the Revolution MA250 Booklists: Our Ongoing Journey to a Free and Equal Nation

The Massachusetts Center for the Book (MCB) and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) are pleased to announce the launch of the Reading the Revolution booklists. This multipart reading list honors the complex history of the American Revolution and our nation's unfolding evolution ... READ MORE

September 29, 2025 - Careers in Libraries: Massachusetts Library Staff Share their Stories

The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) is delighted to announce the launch of Careers in Libraries, a new collection of video stories featuring diverse library staff from across the Commonwealth. These brief videos highlight the different career possibilities in libraries, the pass ... READ MORE

Library Directory

From the MBLC Blog

How Were Library Open Hours, Children’s Services, and Patron Questions Impacted by a Recession?

In the last few blog entries I've done some extrapolations about what library services could look like if we head into an economic downturn. There are a few more metrics I'd like to explore as I think they can paint a broader picture of not only what libraries may face in the future, but also highlight what libraries are currently doing.

Get to Know the Founding Commissioners: Samuel Swett Green

Samuel Swett Green (of Worcester, 1837-1918) was a pioneering American librarian. He is considered to be the "Father of Library Reference" for his emphasis on personal assistance in libraries.

Do Funding and Staffing Change with Increased Usage? 

In this edition, we will examine what's happened in the past for library funding from municipalities and staffing and try to answer to question "Do funding and staffing change with increased usage?"