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Call for proposals for MN+ Digital Collections Conference and MDL Annual Meeting

by Sara Ring, Molly Huber
We are seeking proposals for the joint MN+ Digital Collections Conference and Minnesota Digital Library Annual Meeting on October 17-18, 2022. You can help make this a great conference! Consider sharing your experience and expertise by submitting a program proposal by August 5, 2022.
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Understand Native Minnesota podcast available

by Beth Staats
You may have heard recently of the research report, "Restoring Our Place: An analysis of Native American resources used in Minnesota's classrooms." Access to the most recent Understand Native Minnesota podcast is now available.
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Local History Wikipedia Workshops Around the State

by Jordan Wagaman
Minnesota Historical Society’s Local History Services is offering eight free public workshops around the state this summer and fall where you can come and learn more about how Wikipedia works and then give you an opportunity to add your community’s history on Wikipedia articles.
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Registration open for MnLC Learning and Technology Summit

by Zach Miller
Registration is open for the July 27 virtual Minnesota Learning Commons (MnLC) Summit on Learning and Technology. Sessions are geared towards PreK-12 and post-secondary educators. Registration is free.
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Join our team: Minitex seeks Finance Director

by Zach Miller
With his retirement later this summer, Minitex's Terry Beseman will bring to a close his nearly 20-year tenure as Finance Director. Minitex is now seeking applications from qualified candidates to fill his position.
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Celebrate the Fourth of July with Ebooks Minnesota

by Zach Miller
Bring meaning to your Fourth of July celebrations over the weekend by reading "We Celebrate Independence Day in Summer" and "The First Independence Day Celebration." These titles, and many more, are instantly available on Ebooks Minnesota at ebooksmn.org.
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MNLINK transition listening session scheduled for July 13

by Gerri Moeller
The MNLINK Transition Task Force continues to learn about MNLINK needs. Please register for the first MNLINK transition listening session on Wednesday, July 13 at 10 a.m. Share your thoughts on the MNLINK transition with the task force.
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Minitex Conversations: Project Management

by Carla Pfahl
The next installment of Minitex Conversations: Project Management is Wednesday, July 13 at 10 a.m. In this session we will have a brief introduction to stakeholders and tools to help identify their roles then open up the session for a broader conversation about current work. 
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Campaign to give teachers resources to expand indigenous curriculum

by Beth Staats
A recent Minneapolis Star Tribune article details a report commissioned by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community that found "most K-12 Minnesota teachers don't have the confidence or tools needed to teach about Native Americans -- and that the resources available vary widely in quality." Newly added works in Ebooks Minnesota are well suited to help fill the gap.

Expand voter participation in your community

by Melanie Hazelip
Minitex is partnering with Minnesota's Office of the Secretary of State to share resources and information about voting and voter registration. You can get started at your library by posting information about online voter registration.