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The Boston Library Consortium (BLC) is a regional library alliance founded in 1970 and based in Boston, Massachusetts. It centers its activities on resource sharing, professional development, collaboration, and advocacy among its member institutions. The consortium's membership includes 19 public and private academic research universities, liberal arts colleges, special research libraries, and state libraries across Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. It aims to provide high-quality, cost-effective access to both print and digital content. In addition to content sharing, the organization serves as a forum for a broad range of library practice areas and as an incubator for projects and initiatives relevant to academic and research libraries in New England. In April 2026, Smith College joined the consortium as its newest member, expanding its regional network.