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EBSCO navigation updates coming soon

by Anne Hatinen
EBSCO is introducing navigation improvements on July 7, 2026, that will change how certain features are organized within the EBSCOhost and Explora interfaces. These updates are designed to better align with how library users search, discover, and engage with content, while also creating a more flexible foundation for future enhancements.
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Results of the Minitex statewide e-resources selection

by Matt Lee
Pending contract negotiations, Minitex has finalized a statewide e-resources package that largely preserves the current collection while introducing several strategic additions. The selections reflect community input and SER Task Force recommendations, balancing flat ongoing funding with the need to address emerging resource needs.
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REACT Framework evaluation of eLibraryMN resources

by Carla Pfahl
In an effort to ensure any AI tools available through our hosted e-resources align with our values, Minitex has used the REACT Framework to evaluate all AI features in our library databases.
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International Compost Awareness Week, May 3-9

by Beth Staats
International Compost Awareness Week is May 3 to 9, with the theme “feed the soil that feeds us” to raise awareness about the important role that composting food scraps plays in improving the soil that grows our food.
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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.
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ADA Title II, Libraries, and eLibraryMN webinar offered 3/31

by Anne Hatinen
Join Minitex CPERS staff for a quick overview of the upcoming federal accessibility regulations regarding libraries. We'll also discuss what we are doing for the ELM databases in response to the new requirements.
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