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Promoting the role of Media Specialists during Teacher Appreciation Week

by Ann Kaste
Did you know that only 23 percent of schools have a licensed educator assigned to the school library, according to 21-22 Common Core data. Legislation and advocacy to increase the number of school librarians and the amount of funding for school libraries is being worked on during this cycle in the Minnesota Legislature.
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Prep teachers for curriculum writing this summer with an Ebooks Minnesota refresher

by Ann Kaste
Ebooks Minnesota's growing collection of unique resources is a goldmine for teachers searching for common texts to be used in lesson planning and summer curriculum writing. Unlimited simultaneous users and ease of access ensure that students can read, annotate, and bookmark shared content alongside instruction.
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University of Minnesota seeks Public Health Liaison Librarian

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez
The University of Minnesota is hiring a full-time Public Health Liaison Librarian with a base salary of $58,500. This position requires a American Library Association accredited Master’s degree in Library/Information Science OR equivalent combination of advanced degree and relevant experience.
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Registration is open for the West Central Technology Conference

by Zach Miller
The West Central Technology Conference will take place on July 26 at Alexandria Area High School in Alexandria, Minnesota. The conference bills itself as "Created by IT professionals, for IT professionals, focusing on all things technology in business, government, and education." Registration is $35.
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In Memory of Tim McCluske

by Matt Lee, Kate Brownrigg, Michelle Penna, Sarah Anderson
Tim McCluske, retired Minitex employee and inaugural manager of the Minnesota Library Access Center (MLAC), has died. Our condolences go out to his family.
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Learn at the library: The origins of Cinco de Mayo

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez
Cinco de Mayo is a popular holiday that celebrates Mexican heritage and culture, and promotes advocacy for equality. Learn more about its history and cultural significance using resources found on eLibrary Minnesota!
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Minitex Conversations: Project Management - Visual Thinking

by Carla Pfahl
The next installment of Minitex Conversations: Project Management is Wednesday, May 17, at 10 a.m. In this session, we will learn more about visual thinking tools, then open the session for a broader conversation about current work.
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EQS Symposium registration closes May 15!

by Dana Kocienda
Registration for the EQS Symposium closes May 15! Register now at z.umn.edu/eqs to gather with your library colleagues at the University of Minnesota's Coffman Memorial Union. You'll have 35 sessions to choose from, including a morning keynote address from Dean of Libraries Lisa German.