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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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New release of PebbleGo Next Indigenous Peoples’ History

by Beth Staats
Part of eLibrary Minnesota, Indigenous Peoples’ History by PebbleGo Next, offers a digital collection of over 50 articles for 3rd-5th grade learners, ensuring that educators have the essential resources needed to deliver thoughtful, accurate, and engaging lessons on this important topic
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Support adult learners with resources from ELM and Ebooks MN

by Beth Staats
Adult Basic Education (ABE) is available statewide at little or no cost to adult learners and is administered through the Minnesota Department of Education. ABE sites in Minnesota serve approximately 65,000 adult students each year.
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Exploring eLibrary Minnesota's new healthcare databases

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez
Have you heard the news? I assume you have, but if you have been distracted over the past few weeks, I’ll catch you up: Minitex has added EBSCO CINAHL Complete and ProQuest Nursing and Allied Health Premium to the resources available to all Minnesotans through eLibrary Minnesota. Let’s check them out!
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EBSCO Exploring Race in Society free database now available

by Anne Hatinen
EBSCO's free Exploring Race in Society database is now available. This free database contains context and solutions-oriented points of view within a scholarly collection of proprietary and licensed content on topics related to race, ethnicity, diversity, and inclusiveness.
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EBSCO LearningExpress to require strong passwords

by Anne Hatinen
As of July 7, EBSCO will require all LearningExpress users to have a strong password. Users with older passwords will be prompted to change their passwords before August 7.
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Setting up links to new Statewide Nursing/Allied Health databases

by Matt Lee
As of July 1, links to the new Nursing and Allied Health databases in eLibraryMN will be activated and ready for use. Minitex Outreach and Instruction librarians will be offering professional learning opportunities and technical support as you integrate these resources into your library's collection.
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Learn at the Library: LGBTQ+ Pride Month

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez, Zach Miller
Happy LGBTQ+ Pride Month! If we want to foster an inclusive and safe environment for all, we must first educate ourselves. eLibrary Minnesota, Ebooks Minnesota, and the Minnesota Digital Library are filled with resources that amplify LGBTQ+ voices and teach us about their experiences and history.
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