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University of Minnesota seeks Special Collections Cataloger

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez
University of Minnesota seeks a Special Collections Cataloger, with a base salary of $63,000/year. Focus areas include the integration of evidence-based practice and health information literacy into both curricula, and support for research and scholarship, including systematic reviews and other information-related research processes.
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Teen Lit Con is coming: Save the date and volunteer!

by Ann Kaste
Teen Lit Con is where teens and authors come together. Hear authors speak, attend breakout sessions on writing, book arts, and trivia. Learn about MN book creators, get a book signed, discover your next favorite read, and play book themed games!
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5 pieces of good news (yes, really) in libraries

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez
Check out this month’s roundup of inspiring stories that remind us how libraries continue to connect, create, and empower communities across the country.
An illustration of three Native American people from Minnesota, each representing a different profession or interest. On the left, a man holds a baseball; in the center, a woman stands at a podium with the Seal of the State of Minnesota, holding her hand up as if taking an oath; on the right, a woman with long braids holds a stack of books. Each figure has a stylized vertical line down the center of their face, and the overall art style is vibrant and hand-drawn.

Native American Lives Series book giveaway

by Beth Staats
The Native American Lives Series features Dakota and Ojibwe leaders, artists, and elders who shaped Minnesota and the nation. Co-edited by Heid E. Erdrich and Gwen Nell Westerman, it is designed for grades 4–8.
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Resource Pack summary 2026

by Ann Kaste
View a summary of all Resource Packs that our ELM, Ebooks Minnesota, and Minnesota Digital Library staff created this year.
QuickCheck-X™ SelfCheck-Systems

Upgrade your library with QuickCheck-X™

by Dana Kocienda
Future-proof your library with the QuickCheck-X™ self-checkout system, now fully compatible with Windows 11 to ensure long-term security following the end of Windows 10 support. At a promotional price of $7,995 through April 30, 2026, you’ll receive professional installation and shipping with no yearly software fees—the smartest way to modernize your circulation today.