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Maine Regional Library System (MRLS) - District Consultants

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Membership consists of public, school, academic, and special libraries. The Maine Regional Library System is administered by the Maine State Library in Augusta. Public Law 626, enacted in 1973, established three library service districts and three Area Reference and Research Centers (ARRCs).

Map of Maine Regional Library System, indicating the three library service districts with NMLD the largest

Northeastern Maine Library District (NMLD)
NMLD Membership: 402 libraries 
ARRC: Bangor Public Library

Central Maine Library District (CMLD)
CMLD Membership: 400 libraries 
ARRC: Maine State Library

Southern Maine Library District (SMLD)
SMLD Membership: 292 libraries 
ARRC: Portland Public Library 

District Councils:

  • District Councils consist of a representative from each member library or school system.
  • Councils meet at least twice each year.
  • Council members serve on district committees and boards.

Membership

Any public, school, academic or special library is eligible to join if it meets the criteria. Each member library appoints a representative to the district council. There is no charge for membership. To join, contact the district office for an application.

Services

  • Consultant services
    • See sidebar for contact information
    • Help individual libraries with management issues and building construction
    • Organize continuing education and training
    • Coordinate special projects
    • Promote public relations activities
    • Serve on statewide and regional committees.
  • Annotated list of services for members

Resources

An annotated list of resources, recommended by the Maine Regional Library System.

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CMLD

  • Consultant: Stephanie Zurinski
  • Administrative Assistant: Cheryl Ramsay
  • Location: Maine State Library
  • Address: 64 State House Station, Augusta, Maine, 04333-0064
  • Telephone: (207) 287-5620, 1-800-322-8899

NMLD

  • Consultant: Valerie Osborne
  • Administrative Assistant: Jenny Melvin
  • Location: Bangor Public Library
  • Address:
  • 145 Harlow Street, Bangor, Maine 04401
  • Telephone:
  • (207) 947-8336, 1-800-427-8336

SMLD

  • Consultant: Vacant
  • Administrative Assistant: Elaine Bissonnette
  • Location: Portland Public Library
  • Address: 5 Monument Square, Portland, ME 04101
  • Telephone: (207) 871-1766

Criteria to Join MRLS

  • Any "eligible" library may join the Maine Regional Library System (MRLS) if it meets the following criteria.