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Enhancing Quality Staff Symposium 2023

Enhancing Quality Staff - at school

by Zach Miller
EQS (Enhancing Quality Staff) is back by popular demand this year after a multi-year hiatus. The event features a wealth of sessions well-suited to library staff in general as well as media specialists specifically. The deadline to register is May 15.
Cyanotype of Union Depot building in Duluth

New MDL Primary Source Set on Cyanotypes

by Stephanie Hess
Learn about cyanotypes, one of the oldest types of photography, with a brand-new Primary Source Set. The Minnesota Digital Library’s Primary Source Sets are designed to help students develop critical thinking skills by exploring historical and cultural artifacts like cyanotypes.
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University of Minnesota seeks Digital Records Archivist

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez
The University of Minnesota is hiring a full-time Digital Records Archivist with a base salary of $58,500. This position requires a Masters degree from an American Library Association accredited library school or an advanced degree with relevant experience.
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What are kids reading in Ebooks Minnesota for Schools?

by Beth Staats
For those of you who aren't already aware, there are two instances of Ebooks Minnesota. There is Ebooks Minnesota, which currently holds 9,432 titles, and Ebooks Minnesota for Schools, which contains 7,808 ebooks.
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Minnesota Digital Library tips for K12 audiences

by Stephanie Hess
The Minnesota Digital Library brings together historical content from a range of Minnesota’s cultural heritage organizations, all in one place. It is full of resources just waiting to be discovered and used by K12 teachers, librarians, and students. Here are some ways you can engage with MDL’s digital collections in an educational setting.
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ELM Resource Highlight: Britannica School

by Beth Staats
Britannica School, available to all Minnesota residents and schools at no cost, is a go-to site for learning about any subject, for all ages and learning abilities.