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Registration open for Minitex Connect, featuring keynote Sebastian Hammer

by Zach Miller
Minitex Connect 2024 will be held May 14 at Hennepin Technical College in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The theme is "Resource Sharing and the New MNLINK." This year's keynote address will be given by Index Data President and Co-Founder Sebastian Hammer. The cost to attend is $40, and registration closes May 6.
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Volunteer to be a greeter for Doors Open Minneapolis

by Zach Miller
On May 18-19, Doors Open Minneapolis will offer participants a free behind-the-scenes look into fascinating spaces across Minneapolis that are normally closed to the public. Volunteers get a free t-shirt and are invited to a post-event appreciation party that includes food and beverage.
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Call for proposals: 2024 Lake Superior Libraries Symposium

by Zach Miller
The organizers of the Lake Superior Libraries Symposium request presentation proposals for 60-minute breakout sessions. Panel presentations are particularly encouraged. Presenters will receive discounted registration. Proposals are due Friday, March 22.
Enhancing Quality Staff Symposium 2024

Submit your proposal and save the date for the 2024 Enhancing Quality Staff (EQS) Symposium

by Dana Kocienda
Mark your calendars for the upcoming 28th EQS Symposium scheduled for May 30, 2024, hosted at the Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs. Stay tuned as we unveil further information, such as registration details and the conference agenda. Additionally, the EQS Committee invites proposals for 45-minute conference presentations for this year's symposium.
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Last chance to register for Basics of AV Preservation webinar

by Sara Ring, Molly Huber
Registration ends very soon for the Minitex/Minnesota Digital Library-sponsored virtual class Basics of AV Preservation. The class will be presented by Alyssa Magnone from the Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) on March 5th, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. If you have audiovisual materials in your collection such as cassettes, VHS, or reel-to-reel film this is for you!