The Minnesota Libraries Learning Network (MLLN) is the Minnesota library community's source for professional development information, now featuring 10 opportunities through June 2026. Visit mlln.org for these learning opportunities.
Professional Development News
Dr. Jenny Hill, the Graduate Director of the School Library Media Program at St. Cloud State University, is sharing three opportunities to learn more about becoming a school library media specialist. Classes meet online via Zoom in the evenings during the school year and during the day in the summertime. Some courses are asynchronous. Are you ready to start your next chapter?
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.
Join us in April for a reprise of selected presentations from the 2025 Minitex Technical Services Symposium.
Do you want to find ways to enhance your DVD collection while collaborating with peers? Here is your chance!
Meet the new Minitex Outreach & Instruction intern!
There are two Lunch and Learns remaining in the 2025-26 series. Register now and check out additional opportunities from Minitex's Professional Development Alliance partners.
This comprehensive, 5-hour course, led by Dr. Michele Leininger, is designed to equip library staff without an MLIS
with the essential knowledge and skills to succeed in collection development.
A beginner-level course designed for library staff new to storytime is now available on the Minnesota Libraries Learning Network platform.
113 people from 50 different organizations attended the 2025 Minitex Technical Services Symposium on November 3rd. We shared a sunny fall day at the beautiful Minnesota History Center learning, connecting, and recharging.
Strengthening the knowledge, skills, and efficiency of staff in libraries throughout the Minitex region