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Last call to register for the Minitex Conversation: Ebooks in the Library

by Elissah Becknell
Registration for the Minitex Conversation: Ebooks in the Library will be closing soon. We are partnering with Sonia Krinke (Century College) and Chelsea Couillard-Smith (Hennepin County Library) for this conversation about eBooks in the Library. These collection development librarians will share their knowledge and experience with eBooks in library collections. You can join us by registering for this event.
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Learn about Minnesota veterans through "War Stories" exhibits

by Stephanie Hess
On Veterans Day, the Minnesota Digital Library joins the nation in honoring military veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Explore our “War Stories” online exhibit series to learn about some of Minnesota’s veterans over the years.
A photograph of Dru Frykberg.

Frykberg's DEED Library stands firm as times shift

by Zach Miller
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Capitol Area Library Consortium (CALCO), we are profiling a number of its members for our readers. The Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED) Library was founded in 2003. Under the able leadership of Dru Frykberg, the library has successfully navigated a mid-pandemic move and a shifting workplace environment.
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Library staff invited to join the Minnesota Alliance for Heritage Response

by Zach Miller
The Minnesota Alliance for Heritage Response invites individuals and institutions to join its network. The purpose of the group is to share resources and create an environment of cooperation and preparedness in order to reduce the impact of emergency situations on Minnesota collections and historic properties.
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October MNLINK users group recap

by Nick Banitt
The MNLINK users group meeting was held October 26. The group received an update on ReShare implementation progress to replace VDX interlibrary loan service, and discussed the topic of who should be involved with this group.
A photo of an old-school model plane hanging at the Minnesota History Center.

A newbie’s perspective: The Minitex Technical Services Symposium

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez
My shock to learn that "meta" does not mean "most effective tactic available" is indescribable. This is just one of the many things I learned at this year's Technical Services Symposium. Join me on this week's edition of "A Newbie's Perspective" as I take on the Technical Services Symposium.