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Anjali Reisdorf

Rocket fuel: How libraries boosted Anjali Reisdorf's education

by Zach Miller
Anjali Reisdorf earned her bachelor's degree at 19 and is on track to complete her Doctor of Chiropractic at 23, years ahead of schedule, by strategically utilizing programs like PSEO, CLEP, DSST, and the resources freely available to her at her local library.
The Great North Star Read Together

Join the Great North Star Read Together!

by Ann Kaste
The inaugural Great North Star Read Together is a statewide Read In and celebration of Minnesota libraries. Consider hosting an event at your library!
Minitex Library Products Garage Sale

Shop the Minitex Garage Sale for deep discounts on library products!

by Dana Kocienda
Explore the Minitex Cavern of Library Bargains and save 50–75% on RFID tags, CD/DVD overlays, cassette strips, resin ribbons, and more! Items were returned or have damaged packaging, but the products inside are in great condition and ready for use. Don’t miss your chance to stock up and save big!
Photo collage from two library events

Joyful and practical Pride Month programming in Hopkins

by Zach Miller
The Hopkins Branch of Hennepin County Library has enjoyed three years of success engaging with new patrons during the Hopkins Pride Festival. Their events have included gender identity-empowering clothing swaps and, this year, a class on Gender Affirming Makeup.
the word accessibility written on a chalkboard

ADA Title II accessibility compliance for ELM databases

by Greg Argo
In response to the U.S. Department of Justice’s new rule for web accessibility under ADA Title II, Minitex is beginning a systematic effort to assess and improve the accessibility of eLibrary Minnesota (ELM) resources. This article outlines the approach Minitex is taking.