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Arrowhead Library System seeks Regional Librarian

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez
Arrowhead Library System (ALS) seeks a Regional Librarian with a base salary of $79,539.20. This position requires an ALA-accredited master’s degree in library science or a certified school library media specialist degree. The incumbent must have a minimum of three years of experience in library service.
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Book banning trauma

by Beth Staats
From former librarian Kelly Jensen via BookRiot, this article synthesizes some of the recent writing about book bans and their effects on library workers while also offering research and resources that can help us understand, explain, and make changes that allow staff members to process and cope.
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MDL's second annual Contributor's Choice exhibit

by Stephanie Hess
The Minnesota Digital Library has published the second annual Contributor's Choice exhibit, featuring favorite items chosen by ten of our contributing organizations.
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Minitex Conversation: Project Management in Collection Development

by Elissah Becknell
We are partnering with Nicole Olila and Carla Pfahl for this Minitex Conversation about Project Management in Collection Development. These library leaders will share their knowledge and experience with project management in library collections.
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New Resource Pack for schools: Immigration and Immigrant Stories

by Ann Kaste, Stephanie Hess, Beth Staats, Molly Huber
Minitex staff and librarians who work with eLibraryMN, Ebooks Minnesota, Minnesota Digital Library, and Resource Sharing have come together to create Resource Packs for Minnesota schools! This month's pack features fiction, nonfiction, and primary sources, about Immigration and Immigrant Stories.

Help your patrons participate in the 2024 Presidential Primary

by Melanie Hazelip
Early voting for Minnesota's 2024 Presidential Primary begins January 19 before the primary takes place on Tuesday, March 5. Learn more by reading the flier from the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State, and be sure to share it with your patrons.
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North Dakota State seeks Director for Information Services & Systems

by Zach Miller
The Director for Information Services & Systems provides leadership for the NDSU Libraries' information services staff and systems, including access services and resource acquisitions. The position requires the MLIS degree, or its equivalent, along with three years of experience as a unit or department head. The base salary is $82,000 per year, depending upon experience and qualifications. Applications are due by February 15.