BLINC is a community of public, academic, and special librarians who value networking, supporting each other, and offering frequent and free workshops. 

We focus on how libraries support community engagement, economic development, entrepreneurship, small business, nonprofits, job hunting, and business education. However, many of our members are not business librarians. We are a welcoming and inviting group. 

Every year since we formed in 2003, BLINC has met for free quarterly workshops open to all. We usually alternate meeting online and gathering in different cities. The workshops feature peer-training, peer-mentoring, discussions, resource sharing, and sometimes outside-experts.

BLINC uses a Google Group to allow its members to communicate with each other (share workshop notes, share news, ask questions, recruit a project partner, etc.). If you would like to be added, just email one of the officers (see below).

Next free quarterly workshop:

Summer Workshop @ Durham Public- Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St. Durham, NC 27701)

Friday, Aug 11, 2023 9- 4pm

9:00a - 10a: Breakfast, coffee, and networking

10a - 12p: Morning workshop & tour of new Main Library & Innovation Lab --> "How is your library supporting innovation for entrepreneurs? Material support for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and community via makerspaces, places, and more at your library."

12p - 1:30p: Lunch on our own with friends

1:30p - 2p: BLINC updates (elections, free BLINC dinner & happy hour at NCLA 2023, etc.) [HYBRID]

2p- 3p: Afternoon session --> "The intersection of AI and business librarianship: A show and share" [HYBRID]

3p - ??p: Happy hour / social