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Three questions with new Policy Advisory Council representative Will Richter

by Zach Miller
The Minitex Policy Advisory Council advises the Minnesota Office of Higher Education and Minitex in the planning, development, and evaluation of Minitex programs and services. The council has four new members in 2023, including Will Richter, who represents Greater Minnesota Public Libraries.
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Learn at the Library: Neck and Back Pain

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez
“Ah, my back!” I’ve been saying this more and more lately, and I know I’m not the only one. I should have known everything would soon be going downhill when I turned 23 this past year. I mean, I’m almost halfway to 50. Should I just accept my fate?
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Visit us at NDLA in Fargo, ND

by Sara Ring
We're looking forward to attending the North Dakota Library Association Annual Conference on October 11-13 in Fargo. Minitex staff attending include Elissah Becknell (Cataloging & Metadata Education Librarian), Molly Huber (Minnesota Digital Library Outreach Coordinator), Ann Kaste (Representing E-Resource and Products Cooperative Purchasing), Sara Ring (Continuing Education Librarian), and Director Maggie Snow.
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Indigenous collections and services workshop coming in November

by Zach Miller
Registration is now open for Tri-College University's full-day workshop, "Libraries and Indigenous Nations: Celebrating Cultures, Empowering Communities, Honoring Traditions." There is no cost to attend this in-person workshop. It will take place at North Dakota State University's Newman Center.