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A photograph of the lighthouse on Devil's Island, in Lake Superior's Apostle Islands.

Call for proposals: 2024 Lake Superior Libraries Symposium

by Zach Miller
The organizers of the Lake Superior Libraries Symposium request presentation proposals for 60-minute breakout sessions. Panel presentations are particularly encouraged. Presenters will receive discounted registration. Proposals are due Friday, March 22.
Enhancing Quality Staff Symposium 2024

Submit your proposal and save the date for the 2024 Enhancing Quality Staff (EQS) Symposium

by Dana Kocienda
Mark your calendars for the upcoming 28th EQS Symposium scheduled for May 30, 2024, hosted at the Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs. Stay tuned as we unveil further information, such as registration details and the conference agenda. Additionally, the EQS Committee invites proposals for 45-minute conference presentations for this year's symposium.
Reel of film sitting on a table

Last chance to register for Basics of AV Preservation webinar

by Sara Ring, Molly Huber
Registration ends very soon for the Minitex/Minnesota Digital Library-sponsored virtual class Basics of AV Preservation. The class will be presented by Alyssa Magnone from the Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) on March 5th, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. If you have audiovisual materials in your collection such as cassettes, VHS, or reel-to-reel film this is for you!
Carla Pfahl, Ann Kaste, and Stephanie Hess exhibiting at the Minnesota Council for the Social Studies conference

Highlights from the Minnesota Council for the Social Studies conference

by Stephanie Hess, Ann Kaste, Carla Pfahl
Minitex and Minnesota Digital Library staff recently attended the Minnesota Council for the Social Studies annual conference to share resources and build awareness of our services with social studies educators across the state.
White calke with a number 8 candle on and balloons in the background

Ebooks Minnesota celebrates 8 years

by Beth Staats
On Leap Day of this year, Ebooks Minnesota turned 8. Help us celebrate this milestone by sharing the books you've explored, read, shared, or featured with a class, in a very brief survey.
Natalie Draper cuts the red ribbon with a large pair of ceremonial scissors.

Northfield Public Library Oasis serves patrons where they are

by Zach Miller
The Northfield Public Library inaugurated its new branch, the "Oasis," at a ribbon cutting ceremony on February 29. The Oasis is located in the Northfield Community Resource Center near three public schools and a number of low-income housing developments.