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This image shows a copy of Diane Glave's non-fiction book titled, "Rooted in the Earth: Reclaiming the African American Environmental Heritage", in the background is an image of some wildflowers in a field.

Ebooks MN highlight for Earth Day: Rooted in the Earth

by Marianne Adamek
Rooted in the Earth: Reclaiming the African American Environmental Heritage by Dianne D. Glave is a thought-provoking and grounding read. Glave challenges the harmful stereotype that a meaningful connection to the environment is at odds with the African American experience.
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Minitex Madness is back!

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez
Will Historical Fiction be able to reclaim its crown, or will a new genre appear to topple the emerging dynasty? Your vote will decide!
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ADA Title II, Libraries, and eLibraryMN webinar offered 3/31

by Anne Hatinen
Join Minitex CPERS staff for a quick overview of the upcoming federal accessibility regulations regarding libraries. We'll also discuss what we are doing for the ELM databases in response to the new requirements.
Highland EM Strips | Product Family Retirement

Bibliotheca Highland Strip retirement

by Dana Kocienda
Bibliotheca is retiring the Highland EM security strip family. However, Minitex can help libraries transition with limited Highland stock and an ample supply of Tattle-Tape™ B1 and B2 alternatives (which are available for immediate shipment).

Bemidji State University seeks faculty librarian

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez
Bemidji State University seeks faculty librarian, with a base salary of $64,963/year. The A.C. Clark Library provides research and support services to currently enrolled students, faculty, staff and affiliated users.
Promotional graphic for One Book | One Minnesota featuring author Cristina Oxtra and the cover of her book, 'What Lolo Wants.' The book cover shows a colorful illustration of a grandfather and a young girl smiling and drawing together outdoors

Three questions with One Book | One Minnesota author: Cristina Oxtra

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez
"What Lolo Wants" by Cristina Oxtra was chosen for the new iteration of Minnesota’s statewide book club, One Book | One Minnesota. Read on for a Q&A exploring the inspiration behind this story, challenges she overcame while writing, and more!
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MELSA's most circulated titles of 2025

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez
Is MELSA becoming the first library system to have a 5-PEAT? Being OverDrive’s highest circulating consortium five years running, check out MELSA’s top circulated titles for 2025!
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Minitex seeks Resource Sharing Coordinator

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez
Minitex seeks Resource Sharing Coordinator, with a base pay of $27.00/hour. The Resource Sharing Coordinator coordinates and manages retrieval and scanning workflows across all Minitex Twin Cities locations.