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University of Minnesota seeks three Science Liaison Librarians

by Zach Miller
These full-time positions pay a minimum of $58,500 annually, depending on qualifications. The positions support the College of Food, Agriculture, and Natural Sciences; the College of Biological Sciences; and the College of Science and Engineering. Applicants must hold a master’s degree in library and information science or an advanced science degree in a related discipline.
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Minitex Conversations: Project Management - Pitfalls

by Carla Pfahl
The next installment of Minitex Conversations: Project Management is Wednesday, March 15 at 10 a.m. In this session we will highlight some common pitfalls that can cause problems to any project then open the session for a broader conversation about current work.
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23 Linked Data Things project update: Things 13-15 published

by Sara Ring
The 23 Linked Data Things project organizers are pleased to announce that Things 13-15 are now published and available on the website. Thing 13 explores linked data cataloging workflows from OCLC Research's Project Passage. Thing 14 looks at the Wikimedia Commons project, and Thing 15 delves into the ethics of linked data. 
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OCLC Survey: Redefining the library experience

by Zach Miller
OCLC Research and the OCLC Global Council have partnered to develop this survey, open through Monday, March 20. The survey takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.
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Mayo Clinic adds content to Ebooks Minnesota

by Beth Staats
The Mayo Clinic recently added several of its publications to Ebooks Minnesota. From a graphic novel story exploring the importance of vaccines to books on fibromyalgia and dementia, you can now access comprehensive health resources by the world-renowned and Minnesota's own, Mayo Clinic.
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Save the date for the 2023 Enhancing Quality Staff Symposium

by Zach Miller
EQS 2023 will take place on May 18 at historic Coffman Memorial Union on the campus of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. EQS is tailored for library paraprofessionals and support staff and has been on hiatus since 2020. It returns this year for its 28th edition.
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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota seeks Director of Libraries

by Zach Miller
The Director of Libraries is based in Minneapolis and serves campuses in both Minneapolis and Winona, Minnesota. The position requires the MLIS degree and five years of experience in higher education library administration with at least two years in senior or management roles.