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Refurbished* WAM-RT Systems

Deep discounts available for refurbished security strip detectors from Sentry

by Tim Peters
Sentry Custom Security is offering a few Refurbished* WAM-RT systems that can save libraries a significant amount of money compared with buying new. Sentry specializes in loss prevention for libraries. Sentry manufactures security systems, labels, staff circulation equipment and patron self-check systems.
A photo of Jolie Graybill above the North Dakota State University logo.

Minitex bids farewell to Jolie Graybill

by Maggie Snow
Jolie Graybill has departed Minitex to become Dean of Libraries at North Dakota State University. Minitex thanks her for her leadership of the Digital Initiatives & Metadata Education unit and wishes her well as she embarks on this new endeavor.
I Scream Ice Cream, Minneapolis History Collection, MDL

Introducing Minitex Conversations

by Carla Pfahl
Minitex Conversations are an opportunity for you to meet with Minitex staff on an informal basis to ask questions, learn more about a particular topic, and connect with others.
Aerial Lift Bridge in the Fog, MDL

Minitex Conversations: Project Management

by Carla Pfahl
Project Management Conversations are structured similar to open office hours with a short overview of a specific concept, method, skill, or technique that can be applied to a variety of projects followed by time for an interactive discussion of current work.
A photograph of the Cascade River in fall.

Immigrant miners on Minnesota's Iron Range

by Zach Miller
June is Immigrant Heritage Month. "Mining on the Iron Range," one of the Minnesota Digital Library's many primary source sets, features historical photos and information about the immigrants who made Minnesota's Iron Range mining industry possible.
A photo of sunglasses with an elongated shadow from the bright sun.

Learn at the library: Macular degeneration

by Zach Miller
I wanted to learn more about macular degeneration after a recent visit to the ophthalmologist, and I found what I was looking for in less than fifteen minutes by searching eLibrary Minnesota, MNLINK, Ebooks Minnesota, and the Minnesota Digital Library.