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Who We Are:

The Southeastern Massachusetts Library System (SEMLS) is a multi-type regional library system providing service to academic, public, school and special libraries in 86 communities in southeastern Massachusetts. The primary role of SEMLS is improve library services to residents of southeastern Massachusetts through support of the libraries in our area.  SEMLS provides an array of services to members including delivery of materials between libraries, continuing education and training for library staff, advisory services for libraries, access to electronic databases, interlibrary loan, and reference and research services. 

SEMLS is a not-for-profit (501C) corporation.  It is governed by an Executive Board elected by the Council of Members, who represent member libraries.  Each year, the Council of Members approve a Plan of Service and Budget which is sent to the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners for approval. 

SEMLS services are provided through state funds administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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The Southeastern Massachusetts Library System includes public, academic, school and special libraries. All public libraries are automatically members of the Region. Membership entitles libraries to a range of services, including continuing education, interlibrary loan, access to online databases, supplemental reference and more.

 
 
 

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