BLC Forum

The morning will feature a light breakfast, consortial updates from BLC leadership, and a facilitated strategic planning session led by Charlie Barlow, BLC's Executive Director. The consortial updates will be streamed for virtual attendees.

The afternoon will include opportunities to connect, share, and collaborate with fellow BLC members. We will feature presentations, panels, and lightning talks from BLC members to share innovative ideas, projects, and initiatives. Our host, Boston University, will also offer curated library experiences. The day will conclude with BLC community meetings. This year, in lieu of consortial swag, BLC will be offering complimentary headshot photography for all participants!

Download the preliminary agenda here. A detailed agenda will be published on April 24.

Parking

Parking is free and available to BLC Forum attendees at the Agganis Arena parking garage via a digital parking pass that will be shared via email with registrants.

Directions

By Public Transportation (MBTA)

Take the Green Line “B” car to Boston University Central. The entrance to the George Sherman Union is next to the Mugar Memorial Library.

By Car From the West

Take the Massachusetts Turnpike to Exit 18 (Allston/Cambridge). Exit left. Follow signs for Cambridge to the second set of lights. Turn right at the lights and travel on Soldiers Field Road/Storrow Drive to the Kenmore Square exit. Follow Local Directions below.

From the North

Take I-93 or Route 1 South to Boston. Exit onto Storrow Drive (Exit 26). Continue on Storrow Drive to the Kenmore Square exit. Follow Local Directions below.

From the South

Take I-93/Route 3 (Southeast Expressway) north to Boston. Exit onto Storrow Drive (Exit 26). Continue on Storrow Drive to the Kenmore Square exit. Follow Local Directions below.

Local Directions

From the Kenmore Square exit, at the first set of lights, turn right onto Beacon Street. The road soon forks. Take the left fork into Kenmore Square (the right fork is Bay State Road). In Kenmore Square, stay to the right and bear onto Commonwealth Avenue.

George Sherman Union is at 775 Commonwealth Avenue. Agganis Arena parking garage is at 925 Commonwealth Avenue. The parking garage is accessible at the back of Agganis Arena. Turn right from Commonwealth Avenue onto either Harry Agganis Way or Buick Street until you come to the parking gate.