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Indigenous collections and services workshop coming in November

by Zach Miller
Registration is now open for Tri-College University's full-day workshop, "Libraries and Indigenous Nations: Celebrating Cultures, Empowering Communities, Honoring Traditions." There is no cost to attend this in-person workshop. It will take place at North Dakota State University's Newman Center.
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Creating a Timeline

by Carla Pfahl
Having a timeline is like having a map that takes you from point A to point B. Timelines help you see where you are going and when you will get there. A project timeline is a critical tool for any project manager.
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University of Minnesota seeks a Social Sciences Librarian

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez
The University of Minnesota seeks a Social Sciences Librarian with a base salary of $60,000. This position requires a Master’s degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution (or international equivalent) or advanced degree in a related discipline by the time of appointment/position start.
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Minnesota Author Project announces 2023 finalists

by Zach Miller
The 2023 winners of the Minnesota Author Project will be announced on October 4 at the MLA Annual Conference in Saint Paul. Winners are chosen in three categories, Adult Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, and Communities Create.
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Minitex Technical Services Symposium: Full program available and register for free!

by Sara Ring, Elissah Becknell
The registration fee for the 2023 Minitex Technical Services Symposium  will be covered by Library Services and Technology Act funds. We're also pleased to announce the full program is now available. There will be 8 breakout sessions along with a keynote presentation that delves into the Symposium theme: Creating a Sustainable Future in Technical Services.
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Southwest Minnesota welcomes MDL staff

by Molly Huber
MDL staff traveled to Pipestone, MN to host the second of two regional meetings. They also visited a number of county historical societies in the region.