Professional Development News

Registration is now open for the Minitex Technical Services Symposium, taking place on November 3 at the Minnesota History Center in Saint Paul. In harmony with our theme of "Navigating Uncharted Waters in Technical Services," we are planning 2 plenary panels, several breakout sessions, an introductory cataloging training track for new-to-cataloging staff, and more!

We are extending the call for proposals for the 2025 Minitex Technical Services Symposium! The new deadline is Wednesday, September 10th, and we welcome your ideas.

The Unlocking Stories: Community Digitization Projects in the Region webinar series is co-sponsored and organized by the Minnesota Library Association Technical Services Section and Minitex. Join us on September 11th, 18th, and 25th to learn more.

The Minnesota Libraries Learning Network (MLLN) invites library professionals, educators, and content creators to submit proposals for original, engaging, and practical training content designed to support the Minnesota library workforce. Whether you have a dynamic idea for a short, skill-building session or an in-depth, multi-module course, we want to hear from you!

This jointly managed conference takes place October 1-3, 2025, at the Alerus Center and Canad Inn in Grand Forks, ND. Early-bird registration is available through June 30.