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Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month with Ebooks Minnesota

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez
June is National Immigrant Heritage Month! Join us as we celebrate our nation's proud immigrants by reading two books about their experiences. The first tells the story of immigration through Angel Island, and the second explains the development of Minneapolis's "Nordeast" neighborhood as a result of successive waves of immigration.
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North Dakota State Library seeks Information Services Assistant

by Zach Miller
The Information Services Assistant will join a team of professionals dedicated to providing pathways to information and innovation by making connections, strengthening communities, and enriching lives. Candidates with previous library experience are preferred. Applications must be submitted by June 6.
Collage of portraits of soldiers from Civil War to Vietnam War labeled "War Stories Exhibit Series"

MDL publishes "War Stories" online exhibit series

by Stephanie Hess
The Minnesota Digital Library (MDL) has recently published an online exhibit series titled “War Stories.” Featuring letters, photographs, diaries, videos, and interview recordings, these exhibits highlight stories of Minnesotans who experienced war, from the Civil War to the Vietnam War.
The NAACP book cover showing women with NAACP hats organizing in the streets holding picket signs that say "Register to Vote."

Ebooks MN Highlight: The NAACP

by Beth Staats
In 1909, one hundred and fourteen years ago, the National Association of Colored People (NAACP) held its first conference. Learn more about this historical milestone and the beginnings of the NAACP in Ebooks Minnesota.
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Minitex seeks Resource Sharing Library Assistant

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez
Minitex is hiring a full-time Resource Sharing Library Assistant with a base salary of $41,600. This position requires two years of relevant library experience and experience using Alma or a similar library management system.

University of South Dakota seeks Access Services Librarian

by Zach Miller
This position serves USD's Wegner Health Sciences Library, located in Sioux Falls. The library will begin considering applications June 9. The position requires 1-3 years of library experience, and candidates that hold the MLIS or MLS degree are preferred.
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New law expands voter access in Minnesota

by Melanie Hazelip
The Democracy for the People Act expands access to the ballot for Minnesotans by enabling automatic voter registration, among other measures. Registration is now open for two information sessions presented by the Office of the Secretary of State. Additional sessions can also be scheduled to meet the needs of specific communities.