Latest News

Minnesota Author Project

Time is running out for entries in Minnesota's statewide author contest

by Zach Miller
The Minnesota Author Project is a library-supported contest for self-published authors and community groups. The contest is accepting submissions for this year's prizes through May 31. Winners receive a $2,000 cash prize and their books are featured in an online collection and promoted in Library Journal and at Minnesota Libraries.
Turtle swimming with Streamable Learning written over the top

Streaming K-12 video & multimedia resources from Infobase

by Anne Hatinen
Infobase offers a variety of streaming video and multimedia for the school setting, including Learn360, Streamable Learning, Classroom Video on Demand, and more. These electronic resources, and more, are available through Minitex at discounted prices.

University of Minnesota Duluth seeks Interlibrary Loan & Resource Sharing Specialist

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez
The University of Minnesota Duluth is hiring a full-time Interlibrary Loan & Resource Sharing Specialist with a base salary of $51,147. This position requires five years of relevant library experience or college education that can be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis for up to three years.
Landscaping with native plants of Minnesota showing native flowers and shrubs nestled around rocks

All types of gardening with Ebooks Minnesota

by Beth Staats
The time has finally come when we can get out in the yard and start uncovering the sprouts curling up from the earth and lay down seeds for a bounty of flowers, fruits, and vegetables to appear.
A photo with the text "Jewish Heritage Month"

Learn at the Library: Jewish American Heritage Month

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez
In May, we recognize Jewish American Heritage Month. During this time, we “join together to discover, explore, and celebrate the vibrant and varied American Jewish experience from the dawn of our nation to the present day.”
A photo of a stack of Little Golden Books.

The books our moms read to us

by Zach Miller
In honor of Mother's Day, I asked colleagues (all former children) from Minitex, the library community, and beyond, to tell me about the books their moms read to them.
Have a look at Scottish artist, Katie Paterson’s brilliant idea to _ transform a library into a 100-year time capsule.

Sentry Newsletter - Library Laughs & Oddities May/June 2023

by Dana Kocienda, Tim Peters
The May/June newsletter from Sentry Custom Security features Scottish artist Katie Paterson’s brilliant idea to transform a library into a 100-year time capsule, and a chance to win a $5,000 gift certificate.
SMLS Staffing Map

Promoting the role of Media Specialists during Teacher Appreciation Week

by Ann Kaste
Did you know that only 23 percent of schools have a licensed educator assigned to the school library, according to 21-22 Common Core data. Legislation and advocacy to increase the number of school librarians and the amount of funding for school libraries is being worked on during this cycle in the Minnesota Legislature.
ebooksmn logo

Prep teachers for curriculum writing this summer with an Ebooks Minnesota refresher

by Ann Kaste
Ebooks Minnesota's growing collection of unique resources is a goldmine for teachers searching for common texts to be used in lesson planning and summer curriculum writing. Unlimited simultaneous users and ease of access ensure that students can read, annotate, and bookmark shared content alongside instruction.