Welcome! GBCLA was founded in 1972 by the librarians from Dana Hall School, Rivers School, and Winsor School. The group has grown steadily and now includes more than 50 member schools. The mission of GBCLA is to exchange ideas, to inform ourselves about new trends, and to produce and promote programs or materials related to libraries and reading.
Top 5 Reasons to Join GBCLA 1. Networking: We meet multiple times each year to discuss independent school library topics and trends. 2. Grants: for professional development requests up to $750.00 is available each year, through grant rounds in the fall and spring. Total amount/year is $3000 ($1500 for each grant round). 3. Low yearly dues: Only $50 per school per year! 4. Listserv: Active Google Group for communication and support. 5. Fun! We love to share stories, gather ideas, and partake of good snacks.
2022-2023 Schedule Fall Meeting: Tuesday, October 4, 2022 | 1 pm - 2:15 pm | Zoom Late Fall Meeting: Wednesday, November 16, 2022 | Oliver Wendell Holmes Library | Phillips, Andover | Starting at 1pm | In-person
Winter Social Gathering: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 [location or delivery to be determined]
Spring Meeting: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 | In-person at Warburg Library | Middlesex School [tentative]
We welcome New England independent school librarians to join this fine collegial group. Yearly dues are $50.00 per school. Please contact Jeff Smith, Membership Secretary.
