# SAILS Library Network

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{{Short description|Library consortium in Southeastern Massachusetts, US}}
{{Infobox non-profit
| name            = SAILS Library Network
| image           = SAILS Library Network logo.png
| type            = [Nonprofit organization](/source/Nonprofit_organization), [Library consortium](/source/Library_consortium)
| founded         = 1995
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| location        = [Lakeville, Massachusetts](/source/Lakeville%2C_Massachusetts)
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| region_served   = Southeastern [Massachusetts](/source/Massachusetts)
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| num_employees   = 7<ref name=Form990>{{cite web|url=https://www.sailsinc.org/Corpdocs/TaxReturn.pdf|title=Form 990: Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax|date=27 August 2018|accessdate=6 February 2019}},</ref>
| num_members     = 72 member libraries<ref name=aboutus>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sailsinc.org/about-us/|title=About Us |date=17 January 2012 | publisher=SAILS Library Network|accessdate=6 February 2019}}</ref>
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| website         = {{url|http://www.sailsinc.org/}}
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The '''SAILS Library Network''', formerly '''Southeastern Automated Integrated Library Services''',<ref name=manual>{{cite web|url=https://www.sailsinc.org/Corpdocs/Membership-Manual.pdf|title=SAILS Membership Manual|date=November 2018|publisher=SAILS Library Network|accessdate=6 February 2019}}</ref> is a [nonprofit](/source/Nonprofit_organization) [library consortium](/source/library_consortium) of 70 member libraries in 39 communities located throughout Southeastern [Massachusetts](/source/Massachusetts).<ref name=aboutus /> SAILS was founded in 1995 to link the ABLE and SEAL library networks, which were later dissolved into SAILS in 2000.<ref name=manual /> The network provides library patrons with access to check out and return items at member libraries,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Laidler |first1=John |title=Work underway at Norton Public Library|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/regionals/north/2018/05/04/work-underway-norton-public-library/UGNDSa3MkiNEX8ZyJHgfUP/story.html |accessdate=7 February 2019 |work=The Boston Globe |date=4 May 2018}}</ref> [interlibrary loan](/source/interlibrary_loan)s through the [Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners](/source/Massachusetts_Board_of_Library_Commissioners)' Commonwealth Catalog,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Calverley |first1=Laura |title=Well Read In Rehoboth |url=http://www.thesunchronicle.com/news/local_news/well-read-in-rehoboth/article_fa618e40-0a9b-5f4c-978e-aa7de0cba89d.html |accessdate=6 February 2019 |work=The Sun Chronicle |date=15 August 2015 |language=en}}</ref><ref name=comcat>{{cite web|url=https://commonwealthcatalog.org/mvc/#home/1210%7C-1|title=Participants|website=Commonwealth Catalog|publisher=Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners|accessdate=6 February 2019}}</ref> mobile app access,<ref>{{cite news |title=New Bedford library accessible with mobile app |url=https://www.southcoasttoday.com/news/20181022/new-bedford-library-accessible-with-mobile-app |accessdate=6 February 2019 |work=The Standard-Times |date=22 October 2018 |language=en}}</ref> and access to electronic collections (including [OverDrive](/source/OverDrive%2C_Inc.)).<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bray |first1=Hiawatha |title=LIBRARY AUDIOBOOKS NOW JUST A FEW MOUSE CLICKS AWAY; PATRONS DOWNLOAD FOR PORTABLE USE |work=The Boston Globe |date=30 December 2005 |id={{ProQuest|404993472}} |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Winokoor |first1=Charles |title=Taunton Public Library is 'more than just books' |url=https://raynham.wickedlocal.com/news/20170630/taunton-public-library-is-more-than-just-books |accessdate=6 February 2019 |work=Taunton Gazette |date=2 July 2017 |language=en}}</ref> Member libraries are provided customized online catalog services, digital collections storage, internet and telecommunications services, email and Google Apps accounts for library staff, access to [SirsiDynix](/source/SirsiDynix) software, and staff training.<ref name=manual />

Approximately 70 percent of funding for SAILS comes from dues from member libraries, with the remaining portion coming from government subsidies and grants.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Conrad |first1=Debby |last2=Lessner |first2=Laurie |title=S.A.I.L.S. Library Network: Charting a Course into the 21st Century |journal=Computers in Libraries |date=October 2002 |volume=22 |issue=9 |page=22 |url=https://www.questia.com/magazine/1G1-92681424/s-a-i-l-s-library-network-charting-a-course-into |accessdate=6 February 2019}}</ref> In fiscal year 2017, the network's 463,000 patrons checked out almost 3.6 million items,<ref name=stats>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sailsinc.org/networkresources/aris-stats/|title=Statistics|date=4 May 2016 |publisher=SAILS Library Netowork|accessdate=6 February 2019}}</ref><ref name=annualreport>{{cite web|url=https://www.sailsinc.org/wp-content/uploads/AnnualReport2017-LR.pdf|title=SAILS Library Network FY '17 Accomplishments|publisher=SAILS Library Network|accessdate=6 February 2019}}</ref> worth an estimated $44 million.<ref name=value>{{cite web|url=https://www.sailsinc.org/about-us/value/|title=Value of Service|date=17 January 2012 |publisher=SAILS Library Network|accessdate=6 February 2019}}</ref> Deliveries of materials between member libraries and other library networks in Massachusetts through an [interlibrary loan](/source/interlibrary_loan) program are made by the [Massachusetts Library System](/source/Massachusetts_Library_System), which has offices in [Northampton](/source/Northampton%2C_Massachusetts) and [Marlborough](/source/Marlborough%2C_Massachusetts).<ref>{{cite web |title=MLS – Stronger Together |url=https://www.masslibsystem.org/ |website=Massachusetts Library System |access-date=22 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Delivery Directory: Massachusetts Library System |url=https://www.masslibsystem.org/deliveryindex.htm |website=Massachusetts Library System |access-date=22 February 2022}}</ref> The network uses SirsiDynix [integrated library system](/source/integrated_library_system) (ILS) for staff function workflows: acquisitions, [cataloging](/source/cataloging), circulation, ILL, and serials as well as for their patron's [Online Public Access Catalog](/source/Online_Public_Access_Catalog) (OPAC).<ref name=manual /> The libraries provide access to reference databases, [digital libraries](/source/digital_libraries), access to free music online, museum passes, [genealogy](/source/genealogy), workshops, and other free services that vary from each location. In 2018, the network introduced automatic renewals on most items.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Botelho |first1=Jessica A. |last2=Maradiaga |first2=Frank |title=Library books automatically renew in Southern New England |url=https://turnto10.com/news/local/library-books-automatically-renew-in-southern-new-england |website=NBC 10 News |publisher=WJAR |date=8 January 2019}}</ref>

== Member libraries ==

=== Public libraries ===
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* [Acushnet Public Library](/source/Acushnet_Public_Library)
* [Guildford H. Hathaway Public Library](/source/Guildford_H._Hathaway_Public_Library) ([Assonet](/source/Assonet%2C_Massachusetts))
* [Attleboro Public Library](/source/Attleboro_Public_Library)
* [Berkley Public Library (Massachusetts)](/source/Berkley_Public_Library_(Massachusetts))
* [Bridgewater Public Library](/source/Bridgewater_Public_Library_(Massachusetts))
* [Carver Public Library](/source/Carver_Public_Library_(Massachusetts))
* [Dartmouth - North Dartmouth Library](/source/Dartmouth_Public_Libraries_(Massachusetts))
* [Dartmouth - Southworth Library](/source/Dartmouth_Public_Libraries_(Massachusetts))
* [Dighton Public Library](/source/Dighton_Public_Library)
* [East Bridgewater Public Library](/source/East_Bridgewater_Public_Library)
* [James White Memorial Library](/source/James_White_Memorial_Library) ([East Freetown](/source/East_Freetown%2C_Massachusetts))
* [Ames Free Library](/source/Ames_Free_Library) ([Easton](/source/Easton%2C_Massachusetts))
* [The Millicent Library](/source/The_Millicent_Library) ([Fairhaven](/source/Fairhaven%2C_Massachusetts))
* [Fall River Main](/source/Fall_River_Public_Library)
* [Charlton Library of Fall River History](/source/Fall_River%2C_Massachusetts)
* [Boyden Library](/source/Boyden_Library) ([Foxboro](/source/Foxboro%2C_Massachusetts))
* [Holmes Public Library](/source/Holmes_Public_Library_(Massachusetts)) ([Halifax](/source/Halifax%2C_Massachusetts))
* [Hanson Public Library](/source/Hanson_Public_Library_(Massachusetts))
* [Lakeville Public Library](/source/Lakeville_Public_Library_(Massachusetts))
* [Mansfield Public Library](/source/Mansfield_Public_Library_(Massachusetts))
* [Elizabeth Taber Library](/source/Elizabeth_Taber_Library) ([Marion](/source/Marion%2C_Massachusetts))
* [Mattapoisett Free Public Library](/source/Mattapoisett_Free_Public_Library)
* [Middleborough Public Library](/source/Middleborough_Public_Library_(Massachusetts))
* [New Bedford Bookmobile](/source/New_Bedford_Free_Public_Library)
* [Casa da Saudade Library](/source/New_Bedford_Free_Public_Library) ([New Bedford](/source/New_Bedford%2C_Massachusetts))
* [Howland-Green Library](/source/New_Bedford_Free_Public_Library) ([New Bedford](/source/New_Bedford%2C_Massachusetts))
* [Lawler Library](/source/New_Bedford_Free_Public_Library) ([New Bedford](/source/New_Bedford%2C_Massachusetts))
* [New Bedford Main Library](/source/New_Bedford_Free_Public_Library)
* [Wilks Library](/source/New_Bedford_Free_Public_Library) ([New Bedford](/source/New_Bedford%2C_Massachusetts))
* [Norfolk Public Library](/source/Norfolk_Public_Library_(Massachusetts))
* [Richards Memorial Library](/source/Richards_Memorial_Library_(North_Attleborough%2C_Massachusetts)) ([North Attleboro](/source/North_Attleboro%2C_Massachusetts))
* [Norton Public Library](/source/Norton_Public_Library_(Massachusetts))
* [Pembroke Public Library](/source/Pembroke_Public_Library_(Massachusetts))
* [Plainville Public Library](/source/Plainville_Public_Library_(Massachusetts))
* [Plympton Public Library](/source/Plympton_Public_Library_(Massachusetts))
* [Raynham Public Library](/source/Raynham_Public_Library)
* [Blanding Public Library](/source/Blanding_Public_Library_(Massachusetts)) ([Rehoboth](/source/Rehoboth%2C_Massachusetts))
* [Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library](/source/Joseph_H._Plumb_Memorial_Library) ([Rochester, Massachusetts](/source/Rochester%2C_Massachusetts))
* SAILS Headquarters
* [Seekonk Public Library](/source/Seekonk_Public_Library)
* [Somerset Public Library](/source/Somerset_Public_Library_(Massachusetts))
* [Swansea Public Library](/source/Swansea_Public_Library_(Massachusetts))
* [Taunton Public Library](/source/Taunton_Public_Library)
* [Spinney Memorial Branch Library](/source/Wareham_Free_Library_(Massachusetts)) ([Wareham](/source/Wareham%2C_Massachusetts)
* [Wareham Free Library](/source/Wareham_Free_Library_(Massachusetts))
* [West Bridgewater Public Library](/source/West_Bridgewater_Public_Library_(Massachusetts))
* [Westport Free Public Library](/source/Westport_Free_Public_Library)
* [Fiske Public Library](/source/Fiske_Public_Library_(Wrentham)) ([Wrentham](/source/Wrentham%2C_Massachusetts))
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=== Academic libraries ===
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* [Apponequet Regional High School](/source/Apponequet_Regional_High_School) ([Freetown](/source/Freetown%2C_Massachusetts)/[Lakeville](/source/Lakeville%2C_Massachusetts))
* [Attleboro High School](/source/Attleboro_High_School)
* [Beckwith Middle School](/source/Rehoboth%2C_Massachusetts) ([Rehoboth](/source/Rehoboth%2C_Massachusetts))
* [Dighton Elementary School](/source/Dighton%2C_Massachusetts)
* [Dighton Middle School](/source/Dighton%2C_Massachusetts)
* [Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School](/source/Dighton-Rehoboth_Regional_High_School) ([Dighton](/source/Dighton%2C_Massachusetts))
* [B.M.C. Durfee High School](/source/B.M.C._Durfee_High_School) ([Fall River](/source/Fall_River%2C_Massachusetts))
* [East Bridgewater Central School](/source/East_Bridgewater%2C_Massachusetts)
* [East Bridgewater High School](/source/East_Bridgewater_High_School)
* [John J. Ahern Middle School](/source/Foxborough%2C_Massachusetts) ([Foxborough](/source/Foxborough%2C_Massachusetts))
* [Foxborough High School](/source/Foxborough_High_School)
* [American Bureau of Shipping Information Commons](/source/Massachusetts_Maritime_Academy) ([Massachusetts Maritime Academy](/source/Massachusetts_Maritime_Academy))
* [New Bedford High School](/source/New_Bedford_High_School)
* [Freeman Kennedy School](/source/Norfolk%2C_Massachusetts) ([Norfolk](/source/Norfolk%2C_Massachusetts))
* [H. Olive Day School](/source/Norfolk%2C_Massachusetts) ([Norfolk](/source/Norfolk%2C_Massachusetts))
* [Palmer River Elementary School](/source/Rehoboth%2C_Massachusetts) ([Rehoboth](/source/Rehoboth%2C_Massachusetts))
* [George R. Martin Elementary School](/source/George_R._Martin_Elementary_School) ([Seekonk](/source/Seekonk%2C_Massachusetts))
* [Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School](/source/Dr._Kevin_M._Hurley_Middle_School) ([Seekonk](/source/Seekonk%2C_Massachusetts))
* [Mildred H. Aitken Elementary School](/source/Mildred_H._Aitken_Elementary_School) ([Seekonk](/source/Seekonk%2C_Massachusetts))
* [Seekonk High School](/source/Seekonk_High_School)
* [Somerset Berkley Regional High School](/source/Somerset_Berkley_Regional_High_School)
* [Southeastern Regional School District](/source/Southeastern_Regional_School_District_(Massachusetts))
* [Delaney Elementary School](/source/Wrentham%2C_Massachusetts)  ([Wrentham](/source/Wrentham%2C_Massachusetts))
* [Roderick Elementary School](/source/Wrentham%2C_Massachusetts)  ([Wrentham](/source/Wrentham%2C_Massachusetts))
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==See also==
* [Cape Libraries Automated Materials Sharing](/source/Cape_Libraries_Automated_Materials_Sharing) (CLAMS)
* [CW MARS](/source/CW_MARS) (Central/Western Massachusetts Automated Resource Sharing)
* [Merrimack Valley Library Consortium](/source/Merrimack_Valley_Library_Consortium) (MVLC)
* [Minuteman Library Network](/source/Minuteman_Library_Network) (MLN)
* [North of Boston Library Exchange](/source/North_of_Boston_Library_Exchange) (NOBLE)
* [Old Colony Library Network](/source/Old_Colony_Library_Network) (OCLN)

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

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