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Minitex staff recreate 1978 presentation for online viewing

by Zach Miller
To help Minitex celebrate its 50th anniversary, retired staff member Carol Nelson led an effort to reproduce a presentation originally created in 1978 to showcase Minitex services for libraries in the region. Thanks to Carol's efforts (and the efforts of several other active and retired staff members), the presentation is now available online.
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Training needs and interest survey

by Beth Staats
Minitex staff would appreciate your input around training needs and interests. Please take a few minutes to fill out this training needs survey with a deadline of December 17, 2021.
Ann Kaste

Introducing Ann Kaste, Minitex E-Resources Librarian

by Ann Kaste
Hello! I am the new Electronic Resources Librarian on the Cooperative Purchasing and Electronic Resources Services (CPERS) team. I am coming to Minitex from a large public High School where I served as the Digital Learning Coordinator, but I have had a wide array of library experiences including academic, K-12, special, and (a sprinkle of) public libraries. I tend to gravitate toward the electronic resources and systems side of librarianship, so I’m thrilled to be able to take on this new role to support the work of CPERS with Anne Hatinen and Tim Peters.
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Mayo Clinic Libraries seeks applicants for four Technical Services positions

by Jordan Wagaman
The Mayo Clinic Libraries seek new team members for positions that are now open in the Technical Services Division. The retirements of several long-term staff members have led to the posting of these positions. Each of the open positions are full-time, onsite positions, located in the Plummer Library within the beautiful and historic Plummer Building in downtown Rochester, Minnesota.
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Minnesota Digital Library launches online exhibits with "Farm to Table"

by Stephanie Hess
The Minnesota Digital Library is pleased to announce the release of a new Exhibits feature on our website. These exhibits explore wide-ranging topics in Minnesota history. Kicking off this new feature is "Farm to Table: Food History in Minnesota."
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Good News - Deadline Extended!

by Tim Peters
Enter the Sentry contest to win a free upgrade to your WAM-2, MM, 3M 3500 or 3900 system. The deadline has been extended to end of the day January 15, 2022!
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Sentry Newsletter - Complete & Win

by Tim Peters
Email completed puzzles to puzzle@sentry.com by Dec. 20, 2021 to enter for $5,000 gift certificate to purchase any Sentry Custom product.
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Sentry Newsletter - Library Laughs & Oddities

by Tim Peters
The November/December newsletter from Sentry Custom Security features this tall building with a whimsical cartoon painted on its side. Can you guess what this building is?
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Minnesota Learning Commons Conversation on Equity Diversity and Inclusion

by Maggie Snow
Please join us and Dr. Traynham, Director of the Minnesota Department of Education’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Center, for a discussion about how MDE is working to address students who are advantaged or disadvantaged in online and digital learning.