The deadline to register for official NACO Training with Mark K. Ehlert is November 1. This training is a refresher for catalogers in the Minnesota NACO Funnel, and open to catalogers proficient with copy cataloging in a bibliographic utility.
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eBooks Minnesota expanded its collection by adding several Spanish-English and Somali- English bilingual titles, reflecting a growing commitment to diversity and inclusion in its offerings.
The Minitex Network for Open & Affordable Practices (MNOP) is officially kicking off with an event on November 14, 2024. Join us for program lead Greg Argo providing more detail about the program, a little interactive polling and discussion, and guest speaker Abbey Elder, the Open Access & Scholarly Communication Librarian at Iowa State University and the Iowa Statewide Open Education Coordinator.
The Minnesota Office of Higher Education is hosting a series of free virtual college and financial aid events for students and families. Recordings are available for past events, and registration is required for those to come. Be sure to share these opportunities with your patrons to help them prepare for their college journey.
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 six new members in 2024, including Allison Hackenmiller, who represents K-12 Schools.
There are two sessions remaining in our Consumer Health Information Series for Library Staff. Build your Health reference skills, or earn credit towards your Consumer Health Information Specialization.
Melissa Rousu, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Minnesota State IT Center of Excellence, will offer a free webinar on October 16 to provide attendees with an overview of the Center's work. Registration is required.
This position offers a starting salary of $117,000 - $127,000 and requires five years of progressively responsible full-time library experience, a Grade 1 Wisconsin Library Certificate, and a master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited college or university.
Latinx library professionals play a crucial role in creating environments that promote knowledge, community, and inclusion. To honor and highlight their work, we will be sharing their stories in the coming weeks. Our first story comes from Angelica Linder, outreach manager for Northfield Public Library.
As we approach Election Day, many voters are making a plan to vote on November 5 or taking advantage of the opportunities Minnesota offers for absentee and early and in-person voting. Meanwhile, counties, cities, and towns are preparing their equipment and processes to be sure everything is in perfect working order before being used in the election.