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Minitex seeks Cataloging and Metadata Education Librarian

by Sara Ring, Zach Miller
Minitex is seeking a Cataloging & Metadata Education Librarian to join its Digital Initiatives and Metadata Education unit. The position is responsible for developing and delivering instruction and other professional development opportunities and for communicating the latest information on cataloging and metadata standards to library professionals in Minnesota and beyond. The position also manages the Minitex Contract Cataloging Program and supports the activities of the Minnesota Digital Library, a service of Minitex. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS NOW MARCH 17.
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Flexible training for media specialists at St. Cloud State University

by Zach Miller
St. Cloud State University offers a 31-49 credit master's program for library media specialists as well as a 30-35 credit certificate program. Rolling admissions enable students to begin in the fall, spring, or summer semester. Scholarships and financial aid are available.
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MNLINK transition project update: Vendor demos complete

by Gerri Moeller
All vendor demos in response to MNLINK Transition Task Force's request for procurement have been held, and usability and accessibility evaluations are ongoing. Minitex runs MNLINK, Minnesota's statewide interlibrary loan portal. The software that makes MNLINK possible, VDX, will be retired by OCLC in June 2024.
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Registration is open for Minitex Connect 2023

by Zach Miller
The second annual Minitex Connect will take place over two half-days this coming May 2-3. Registration is now open, so reserve your spot today. Attendance is FREE.
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University of Minnesota seeks three Science Liaison Librarians

by Zach Miller
These full-time positions pay a minimum of $58,500 annually, depending on qualifications. The positions support the College of Food, Agriculture, and Natural Sciences; the College of Biological Sciences; and the College of Science and Engineering. Applicants must hold a master’s degree in library and information science or an advanced science degree in a related discipline.
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Minitex Conversations: Project Management - Pitfalls

by Carla Pfahl
The next installment of Minitex Conversations: Project Management is Wednesday, March 15 at 10 a.m. In this session we will highlight some common pitfalls that can cause problems to any project then open the session for a broader conversation about current work.
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23 Linked Data Things project update: Things 13-15 published

by Sara Ring
The 23 Linked Data Things project organizers are pleased to announce that Things 13-15 are now published and available on the website. Thing 13 explores linked data cataloging workflows from OCLC Research's Project Passage. Thing 14 looks at the Wikimedia Commons project, and Thing 15 delves into the ethics of linked data. 
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OCLC Survey: Redefining the library experience

by Zach Miller
OCLC Research and the OCLC Global Council have partnered to develop this survey, open through Monday, March 20. The survey takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.