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ASERL offers fall learning opportunities: AI, GenZ, and DEIA topics

by Ann Kaste
The Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL), Minitex's professional development partner, is offering several webinars of interest this fall. There is no cost for these sessions, and they are open to all. Click on the link for the session information to register.
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Reviewing eLibraryMN and Ebooks Minnesota through a DEIA lens

by Ann Kaste
Minitex Outreach and Instruction librarians have conducted a DEIA review of ELM and Ebooks Minnesota resources. The process that was used and results of the work are described in the slides, data visualizations, and title lists on a new DEIA Audit page in the 'Educators and Librarians' area of eLibraryMN.org.
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Native American One-Read program for schools

by Beth Staats
The Understand Native Minnesota campaign is organizing a One-Read program for schools across Minnesota this November in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society Press!
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Minitex exhibits and offers sessions at MLA

by Beth Staats
Minitex staff will be exhibiting and presenting several sessions at the Minnesota Library Association's Annual Conference at RiverCentre, in St. Paul, on October 4th and 5th.
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University of Minnesota seeks Training & Organizational Development Specialist

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez
The University of Minnesota seeks a Training & Organizational Development Specialist with a base salary of $70,000. This position requires a BA/BS in human resources, organization development, human resource development applied behavioral sciences, business administration, liberal arts or related field, and two (2) years of related professional work experience.
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Minitex seeks Web and Applications Developer

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez
Minitex seeks a Web and Applications Developer with a base salary of $60,000. This position requires a BA/BS degree or a combination of related education and work experience to equal at least four years.
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MLF Silent Auction returns to MLA Annual Conference

by Zach Miller
The Minnesota Library Foundation (MLF) Silent Auction is one of the main fund raising activities of MLF and has become a highlight for many conference attendees. The money raised will allow MLF to fund the Minnesota Author Project Awards and the Minnesota Institute for Leadership Excellence (MILE) grants.

Postsecondary Child Care Grant: Funding available for student parents

by Zach Miller
The Postsecondary Child Care Grant Program is a financial aid program that assists low-income students completing their undergraduate or graduate studies. Eligible students can receive up to $6,500 per eligible child per academic year to pay for child care while they attend classes.
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Ready, Set, FAFSA! - Financial aid webinar series for students and families

by Zach Miller
The Minnesota Office of Higher Education is offering four sessions in October, designed to prepare students and families as they apply for college and seek financial aid. Students will be entered into a drawing to win a single $500 scholarship for each session they attend.