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Did you know that there`s a long history of dogs and #libraries in Massachusetts? In 1869, the dog tax became a funding source option for public libraries. Our very own Preservation Specialist at the MBLC, Jessica Branco Colati, puts the dog tax from 150 years ago into perspective in this piece from New England Public Media.
🔗 You can read more at the link in bio!
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"Every employee at the library plays an invaluable part," said 14th Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden in a recently recorded video honoring the crucial and important work performed by the Library of Congress staff for Public Service Recognition Week. "The staff will continue to serve the United States Congress, the American public, and users across the world as the caretakers of our nation’s treasures and our collective history."
📺 You watch Dr. Carla Hayden`s entire message at 🔗 the link in bio.
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✨ It`s not just #Friday, it`s a #FortifyingFriday! If your library offers space that outside groups are permitted to use, it`s extremely important that you have a solid, actionable meeting room policy. You can read this week`s blog post all about Meeting Room Use policies at 🔗 the link in bio or at tinyurl.com/mblc-fyl
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ALT: Informative graphic for a new blog post on meeting room use policy in libraries. The image shows a stack of books and text, "Fortifying Your Library with Al Hayden, Policy: Meeting Room Use" with a URL to read more.
Can you guess what might be on the PBS` list 📋 "More than Books: 10 Different Ways Public Libraries Make Our Lives Better"? 😊
🔗 You can read the entire list and article at the link in bio!
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🏒 The MBLC is pleased to announce that Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman is the featured player for the 2025 Statewide Summer Library Program, "When You Read, You Score!" You can read more about this summer`s visits with Blades at 🔗 the link in bio.
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📺 If you`re looking for a new documentary to dive into, PBS`s Free for All: The Public Library was just released last week! You can watch the whole film online thanks to PBS at the 🔗 link in bio!
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🗒️ From MBLC Director Maureen Amyot:
"Dear Colleagues: I’m glad to be able to start this update with some good news. Last night, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted a temporary restraining order to block the dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that resulted from President Trump’s Executive Order 14238. We’re working to determine how this will impact our ability to access IMLS funds…"
🔗 Read more at mblc.state.ma.us/mblc_blog
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🍎🏫 The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commended the MBLC for supporting Massachusetts school library staff earlier this year. The 2024 Commendation acknowledges the expansion and awareness of the important work happening in support of school libraries, school librarians and the students they serve. The MBLC strives to continuously highlight and support the Commonwealth`s exceptional #SchoolLibraries!
🔗 To learn more about the AASL`s commendation of the MBLC, visit the link in bio!
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