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University of Minnesota seeks Metadata Management & Outreach Librarian

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez
The University of Minnesota seeks a Metadata Management & Outreach Librarian with a base salary of $60,000. This position requires an ALA-accredited master’s degree in library and information science (MLIS) or an equivalent combination of advanced degree work and relevant experience.
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Thanksgiving: An enduring yet evolving American tradition

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez, Zach Miller
Using eLibrary Minnesota, let’s delve into Thanksgiving's rich history and evolution, from the experience of the Wampanoag to the holiday’s emphasis on unity, gratitude, and the pursuit of a better life.
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Can I have your number?

by Philip Sites
Why routing paperwork is so important for interlibrary loan items (and all the other important numbers we need if paperwork goes missing).
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Wrapping up the 2023 Minitex Technical Services Symposium

by Elissah Becknell
The 2023 Minitex Technical Services Symposium was held at the Minnesota History Center on Monday, October 30. This year's theme was "Creating a Sustainable Future in Technical Services," and featured two keynote speakers and eight breakout sessions. For those who could not join us in person, recordings are now available after completing a short request form. Read on to view statistics and comments from the event.
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University of Minnesota seeks Training & Organizational Development Specialist

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez
The University of Minnesota seeks a Training & Organizational Development Specialist with a base salary of $70,000. This position requires a BA/BS in human resources, organization development, human resource development applied behavioral sciences, business administration, liberal arts or related field along with two years of related professional work experience.
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23 Linked Data Things project complete

by Violet Fox, Sara Ring
The 23 Linked Data Things project team is delighted to announce the completion of our free, self-paced online learning project, with the publication of Thing 23: Reflections on the Future of Linked Data. This lesson shares our thoughts on the future of linked data in libraries and archives, and highlights some exciting new projects. We'd like to thank everyone who has participated and encourage you to keep sharing the project with colleagues.
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Last Call for ELM Survey

by Carla Pfahl
Minitex is seeking feedback from the library community regarding the collection of resources in eLibraryMN (ELM). The survey will close Friday, November 17. Please share your thoughts!