Summary
The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) is seeking a qualified Facilitator for the State Aid to Public Libraries Review Committee. The Facilitator will lead the Committee in a detailed review of the current State Aid to Public Libraries program, including scheduling and conducting meetings, compiling and analyzing findings, and producing recommendations related to the Municipal Appropriation Requirement (MAR), MAR Waiver process, Materials Expenditure Requirement, Hours Open Requirement, and other aspects of the program. Current public library directors, staff, trustees, and Friends/Foundation members are ineligible due to conflict-of-interest concerns per Amendment 1 dated 7/23/2026.