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).

August 1, 2025 - Save the date for the Summer Hybrid BLINC Workshop, which will be held at the Appalachian State University and hosted by Jackie Eagleson. This workshop will include a presentation on how libraries can support non-profits and a session to learn about the professional journeys of fellow BLINC members. To attend in person or remotely, please RSVP here. If you would like to be added to the BLINC Google Group to receive updates via email, please contact one of the BLINC officers.

As always, everyone is invited to the quarterly workshop. You don't have to be a member of our section to attend. Come and meet welcoming librarians interested in entrepreneurship and business-related discussions and solutions.