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University of Minnesota seeks Social Sciences Librarian

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez
University of Minnesota seeks Social Sciences Librarian with a base salary of $63,000/year. This position will integrate your expertise in disciplinary research, pedagogical strategy, and library and information science. You will assist faculty, students, and staff throughout the entire research lifecycle - from the initial stages of discovery and resource navigation through to the final dissemination of new scholarly work.
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South Dakota State University seeks Associate Dean for Library Operations

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez
South Dakota State University seeks Associate Dean for Library Operations, with a base salary of $134,000/year. This position will will serve as the Dean of the Library’s primary administrative partner, assuming leadership in the Dean’s absence.
Media Preservation Community Archiving Workshops with cassettes, vhs, and other physical media inside the state of MN

Free event: Webinar and workshop on media preservation basics

by Sara Ring
Minnesota Media Arts and St. Paul Neighborhood Network have partnered on a media preservation project. The Community Media Preservation Strategies & Archiving Workshops program is a statewide initiative to help community makers safeguard aging audiovisual recordings—through a baseline survey, practical webinars, and hands-on workshops that build sustainable archiving skills.
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Statewide e-resources update and timeline

by Matt Lee
Our work to select a new collection of statewide databases continues. We expect to share details of selected databases with the community by early May.
Traf-Sys Direct Three People Counting Sensor

Introducing the Traf-Sys DirectCount Three people counter

by Dana Kocienda
The Traf-Sys DirectCount Three is a wireless, bi-directional infrared sensor that tracks foot traffic across entryways up to 18 feet wide. It features an integrated display for viewing historical data and uses rechargeable batteries that last approximately 4 to 6 months.
Seated attendees at the 2019 Minitex Technical Services Symposium

Introducing the North Star Cataloging Network

by Sara Ring
Are you a Minnesota cataloger, technical services professional, or someone who finds themselves occasionally working with MARC records at your library? Whether you are a library worker in a rural or urban community, consider joining us at our first Zoom meeting on May 5, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm.
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Minitex seeks Outreach Coordinator for Minnesota Digital Library

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez
Minitex seeks an Outreach Coordinator for the Minnesota Digital Library, with a salary range of $62,000 - $73,000. This position will work within Minitex, a state-funded library organization located at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.