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Direct Admissions Minnesota launches pilot program

by Zach Miller
Every student is “college material.” It is with that mindset that the Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE) is launching Direct Admissions Minnesota. This new pilot program will notify graduating high school seniors of participating colleges and universities that are eager to admit them.
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Minitex Conversation: What is 23 Linked Data Things?

by Sara Ring
Are you curious about linked data, but not sure where to begin? Join us virtually on August 31st to learn about the newly launched 23 Linked Data Things self-paced online learning program. The authors will give an overview of the program and much of the time will be open for questions. Whether you have already started or are just hearing about it now for the first time, we're eager to hear from you.
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Save the Dates: New Minitex library advocacy series

by Carla Pfahl, Maggie Snow, Nick Banitt, Sara Ring
Have you ever asked yourself, who advocates about the importance of our libraries in modern society? Minitex will be sponsoring a free webinar series around advocacy to help guide you in advocacy conversations.
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Survey aims to assess Minnesota's current OER and Affordable Content initiatives

by Zach Miller
Staff from MnPALS, the University of St. Thomas, and Minitex are collaborating to address the need for Open Educational Resources (OER) and Affordable Content in Minnesota. To set a foundation for their work, they are conducting a survey of efforts already underway in Minnesota. They request that you complete their survey by Friday, August 26.
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MDL creates new interactive online map exhibits

by Stephanie Hess
The Minnesota Digital Library recently added interactive map exhibits to place our materials in their actual locations within Minnesota. Each map features photographs and documents that help tell stories about these significant places.