- Careers in Libraries Video Series
Stories and pathways to working in a library from MA library staff
- Federal Funding Impact on Libraries in MA
Library funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services is at risk
- Get to Know the Founding Commissioners
Learn about the first Commissioners and their work
- ARIS & Financial Report
State Aid ARIS & Financial Report FY2026 season schedule and information
NEWS RELEASES
Latest activities and updates from the MBLCOctober 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
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From the MBLC Blog
How do Branches and Bookmobiles Fare During a Recession?
In the past few blog posts I’ve largely focused on libraries as a whole: all departments, all locations, funding distributed throughout a library, staffing in all parts of a library’s location. While they are not especially common in Massachusetts, library branches and/or bookmobiles (hereafter referred to as outlets) can play a large role in ensuring … Continue reading How do Branches and Bookmobiles Fare During a Recession?
Norwood Library and Massachusetts Trial Court Libraries Relaunch Access to Justice Initiative
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Town of NorwoodTony Mazzucco,General Manager566 Washington St.Norwood, MA 02062 Media Contact: Rory SchulerPhone: 781-428-3299Email: rory@jgpr.net NORWOOD — Your local library has changed dramatically since the days ofmandatory silence and dusty stacks. “Public libraries today … are no longer book warehouses where people get shushed for speaking above a whisper,” said Maureen Amyot, … Continue reading Norwood Library and Massachusetts Trial Court Libraries Relaunch Access to Justice Initiative
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.