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Books, movies, and other physical items were flying off the shelves last month. If you’re curious to know which titles have patrons rushing to place holds, look no further.
University of Minnesota seeks a Library Project Assistant with a base pay of $20.00/hour. This position will join the Library’s curators as an active contributor to the Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine's (WHL) daily operations and special projects.
The Fertile Public Library joins the Minnesota Digital Library with a Polk County Fair historical collection.
The Minnesota Libraries Learning Network (MLLN), (formerly "Level Up") is the Minnesota library community's source for professional development information, now featuring 21 opportunities through March 2026. Visit mlln.org for these learning opportunities.
The Minnesota Digital Library has published a special 20th Anniversary exhibit that traces the history of MDL from its roots to its impact. This exhibit includes excerpts from interviews with several MDL founders.
The Olmsted County Historical Society recently shared photographs and letters about their founding and early history with the Minnesota Digital Library.
Share your input on next year's Ex Libris Users Group of North America (ELUNA) Upper Midwest User Group (UMWUG) conference.
North Dakota State University (NDSU) Libraries seeks an Archivist with a base salary of $57,000/year. This position will provide leadership and direction for activities that provide physical access to the unique resources of the NDSU Archives, a part of the NDSU Special Collections.
Join us on January 22 for a statewide conversation about the upcoming federal accessibility regulations. We will discuss how these changes impact electronic delivery and how libraries are planning for compliance.