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MNLINK: Minnesota's revamped interlibrary loan service offers unparalleled access

by Zach Miller, Gerri Moeller
MNLINK, Minnesota's statewide interlibrary loan service, has relaunched with a new, user-friendly platform. The updated system provides access to millions of items from libraries across the state. The new platform will enable Minnesotans to easily borrow books, movies, articles and more for many years to come.
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Latinx voices in libraries: Tana Lucero, Duluth Public Library

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez
Latinx library professionals play a crucial role in creating environments that promote knowledge, community, and inclusion. To honor and highlight these individuals, we will be sharing their stories in the coming weeks. This week’s story comes from Tana Lucero, a youth services librarian at the Duluth Public Library.
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Direct balloting and ballot processing have begun in Minnesota

by Melanie Hazelip
As of the close of business on October 17, Minnesota's election officials are permitted to start processing ballots. Additionally, as of October 18, voting locations are allowed to open their doors to voters who would like to cast their ballot early, in person.
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Three questions with new Policy Advisory Council representative Scott Duimstra

by Zach Miller
The Minitex Policy Advisory Council advises the Minnesota Office of Higher Education and Minitex in the planning, development, and evaluation of Minitex programs and services. The council has six new members in 2024, including Scott Duimstra, who represents Metro Area Public Libraries.
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$2 million gift safeguards Kerlan Collection’s future

by Mark Engebretson
Cathy and Glen Miranker have donated $2 million to establish an endowed chair for the University of Minnesota's Kerlan Collection of Children's Literature. The Kerlan is open to the public and offers more than 100,000 children’s books, original manuscripts, artworks, and other materials.
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NEW! Sentry plexiglass security system antenna panels

by Dana Kocienda
The WAM-RT Plexi is a modern library security system featuring plexiglass panels and chrome finishes, designed to secure wide corridors and detect EM security tags with advanced technology. It includes features such as remote diagnostics, audible and visible alarms, and optional patron counting software, all while enhancing the library’s aesthetic appeal.
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Kickoff event for the Minitex Network for Open & Affordable Practices (MNOP) program is open for registration

by Greg Argo
The Minitex Network for Open & Affordable Practices (MNOP) is officially kicking off with an event on November 14, 2024. Join us for program lead Greg Argo providing more detail about the program, a little interactive polling and discussion, and guest speaker Abbey Elder, the Open Access & Scholarly Communication Librarian at Iowa State University and the Iowa Statewide Open Education Coordinator.