Smith College Libraries Join the Boston Library Consortium

The Smith College Libraries are pleased to become the newest member of the Boston Library Consortium (BLC), joining a coalition of libraries in the northeastern United States committed to sharing knowledge, infrastructure, and resources at scale.

As a member, the Smith College Libraries become part of a diverse and collaborative network of library professionals working together to advance shared goals through collective action and shared leadership. Smith librarians and library workers will have access to BLC’s robust professional development ecosystem, including curated webinars and workshops, leadership development programs, and the BLC Forum—an annual membership meeting that brings the community together to connect, collaborate, and exchange ideas.

Smith Libraries staff will also be able to engage in BLC’s vibrant membership Communities, which create opportunities to share expertise, build relationships, and contribute to member-driven initiatives across the consortium. These Communities are central to BLC’s work as a learning organization, supporting continuous growth and collaboration at all levels.

In addition, Smith College Libraries will participate in BLC’s innovative resource sharing programs and values-based licensing and content initiatives—efforts grounded in expanding access, strengthening shared infrastructure, and advancing collective impact across member institutions.

To learn more, read the BLC press release.

Contact

Nancy S. Kirkpatrick, Dean of Libraries
nkirkpatrick@smith.edu