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ERMN Unconference Save the Date

by Ann Kaste
We are pleased to announce registration is now open for Electronic Resources Minnesota (ERMN) Unconference* 2023. The unconference will be held online Tuesday January 24, 1-3pm Central. Registration is free but limited to 300 attendees. Register early to guarantee a spot.
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Ebooks Minnesota collection and usage

by Beth Staats
Ebooks Minnesota offers books on all sorts of topics and many different genres. The charts below show the collection subject / category distribution as well as collection usage.
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Minitex seeks Marketing and Communications Generalist

by Zach Miller
Minitex offers state-funded services to library staff and patrons, and it is our duty to raise awareness of those services in order to maximize their use. The Marketing and Communications Generalist is central to that worthwhile effort. Applicant review begins December 7. Apply today to join our team!

Minitex seeks Open Education and Affordable Content Librarian

by Matt Lee, Zach Miller
The Open Education and Affordable Content (OEAC) Librarian will help build Minitex's nascent OER program while also supporting our longstanding cooperative purchasing service. Minitex offers flexibility in scheduling and hybrid work options, support for professional development, and a welcoming work environment that emphasizes work-life balance.

Video: Minitex Services for K-12 Schools

by Zach Miller
Minitex offers state-funded resources of the highest quality for use in the classroom including interlibrary loan, online databases, and primary sources on Minnesota history. Learn more by watching this one-minute video, and be sure to share it with a media specialist, student, or an information seeker near you.
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State-funded services for K-12 schools and libraries

by Ann Kaste, Zach Miller
Minitex offers a broad and high-quality set of state-funded resources for use in the classroom. All these resources are now accessible via a single, concise webpage. Read more to learn how Minitex can help you make this school year the best it can be!