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MNLC Learning and Technology Summit 2022 - Recap

by Beth Staats
Staff from O&I and DIME presented at and attended the virtual Minnesota Learning Commons (MnLC) Summit on Learning and Technology. The Summit program was geared toward anyone with an interest in PreK-12 and post-secondary education and how technology and the economy are creating change in our education systems.
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Augsburg's Lindell Library serves students and local communities

by Zach Miller
From its origins educating Lutheran clergy in Wisconsin to its status today as a majority-minority university, Augsburg has been dedicated to serving its students as well as the local community. Lindell Library and its staff of eight professionals directly support more than 3,000 students in over 60 program areas to make that service possible.
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Professional Development Recordings

by Ann Kaste
Check out the top-viewed Professional Development Recordings from this year from our Professional Development Alliance Partner, NC LIVE.
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Project Management: Work Breakdown Structure

by Carla Pfahl
The next installment of Minitex Conversations: Project Management is Wednesday, August 10 at 10 a.m. In this session we will have a brief introduction to the work breakdown structure then open up the session for a broader conversation about current work.
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Announcing 23 Linked Data Things

by Sara Ring
23 Linked Data Things is a self-paced online learning program that provides a structure for investigating linked data projects and obtaining hands-on experience in creating linked data. It is designed for library staff who want to learn more about linked data principles and explore how linked data can transform the way we think about metadata. 
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Visiting the Excelsior Library

by Jordan Wagaman
I went to visit the Excelsior Library for their weekly Pop-Up Activity Tent and was surprised to run into a Minnesota Digital Library contributor during my travels.