by Zach Miller
Quick Summary
The MLA Annual Conference is a highlight each year for Minitex staff, and this year’s virtual edition is no exception. Join us at one of the sessions listed below, or drop by our booth at the times listed to help us plan for the future and reminisce about the past in anticipation of our 50th birthday next year.
The MLA Annual Conference is a highlight each year for Minitex staff, and this year’s virtual edition is no exception. Join us at one of the sessions listed below, or drop by our booth at the times listed to help us plan for the future and reminisce about the past in anticipation of our 50th birthday next year.
Wednesday, September 30
10:30 a.m.
Join us at our virtual booth
1:00 p.m.
Discover the New ELM Collection of Databases
Beth Staats, Linda Mork, and Carla Pfahl
As you may be aware, the new eLibraryMN (ELM) collection was unveiled July 1, 2020. Join Minitex Reference Outreach & Instruction librarians as we take a look at the new selection of ELM resources.
Minitex and State Library Services Meet-Up
Maggie Snow and Jennifer R. Nelson
As our library world continues to change rapidly, the collaborative efforts of Minitex and State Library services remain strong. We're committed to serving Minnesota's libraries now and in the future. Join us for a conversation and share your thoughts and observations.
Thursday, October 1
8:00 a.m.
The Vision Forward: MDL 2020 Update and Future Directions
Molly Huber
What's new with the Minnesota Digital Library (MDL)? Join MDL Outreach Coordinator Molly Huber to learn about recent projects and initiatives and help shape future directions for MDL.
9:00 a.m.
Level Up MN!
Matt Lee, Linda Mork, and Ann Walker Smalley
Professional development helps library staff “level up” to new challenges and achievements. The new Level Up MN website (www.levelupmn.org) supports library staff as learners across the state. This session will introduce the new site.
10:00 a.m.
Wikidata and Libraries: An introduction
Sara Ring, Lizzy Baus, and Greta Bahnemann
Wikidata, an editable knowledgebase for structured data, is growing in importance to the library community. Join Minitex staff for an overview of some of the library projects using Wikidata to enhance user discovery.
1:00 p.m.
Join us at our virtual booth
Friday, October 2
9:00 a.m.
Controlled Digital Lending: An Overview
Gerri Moeller and Nancy Sims
Controlled Digital Lending (CDL) is an innovative practice that involves libraries lending digital copies of books which they own in print. This presentation will review the issues so that any library worker can deepen their understanding. How are libraries using CDL? Why is it controversial? What does it mean for your institution? Are there ways that CDL can be used that present less risk or controversy?
11:00 a.m.
Global Trends, Local Practice: a Minitex Cataloging & Metadata Update
Sara Ring, Lizzy Baus, and Laura Vavrosky
As cataloging and metadata work becomes more and more globally connected, it is increasingly important to pay attention to local concerns. Join Minitex and other Minnesota library staff to learn about recent and upcoming developments in the cataloging & metadata universe and how they impact local practice.
2:30 p.m.
Join us at our virtual booth
