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23 Linked Data Things project complete

by Violet Fox, Sara Ring
The 23 Linked Data Things project team is delighted to announce the completion of our free, self-paced online learning project, with the publication of Thing 23: Reflections on the Future of Linked Data. This lesson shares our thoughts on the future of linked data in libraries and archives, and highlights some exciting new projects. We'd like to thank everyone who has participated and encourage you to keep sharing the project with colleagues.
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Last Call for ELM Survey

by Carla Pfahl
Minitex is seeking feedback from the library community regarding the collection of resources in eLibraryMN (ELM). The survey will close Friday, November 17. Please share your thoughts!
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Learn at the Library: Veterans Day

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez
This Veteran's Day, learn more about the diverse experiences of soldiers and veterans through Ebooks Minnesota and the Minnesota Digital Library, and Discover the local impact of war through the Minnesota Digital Library's "War Stories" exhibit series.
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Register today: Parliamentary Procedure for Libraries

by Zach Miller
Minitex and MLA are partnering to present this four-part series to give library staff the knowledge they need to do a better job running meetings, as well as participating in them. Professional Registered Parliamentarian Pat Reymann is leading the series. The final two sessions will take place on November 22 and December 6. Registration is free. Recordings are available for past sessions.
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Last call to register for the Minitex Conversation: Ebooks in the Library

by Elissah Becknell
Registration for the Minitex Conversation: Ebooks in the Library will be closing soon. We are partnering with Sonia Krinke (Century College) and Chelsea Couillard-Smith (Hennepin County Library) for this conversation about eBooks in the Library. These collection development librarians will share their knowledge and experience with eBooks in library collections. You can join us by registering for this event.
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Learn about Minnesota veterans through "War Stories" exhibits

by Stephanie Hess
On Veterans Day, the Minnesota Digital Library joins the nation in honoring military veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Explore our “War Stories” online exhibit series to learn about some of Minnesota’s veterans over the years.
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Frykberg's DEED Library stands firm as times shift

by Zach Miller
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Capitol Area Library Consortium (CALCO), we are profiling a number of its members for our readers. The Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED) Library was founded in 2003. Under the able leadership of Dru Frykberg, the library has successfully navigated a mid-pandemic move and a shifting workplace environment.