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2021 Kerlan Award to be presented to Ariane Dewey

by Zach Miller
The 2021 Kerlan Award will be presented to Ariane Dewey on Monday, October 4. The Kerlan Award is given in recognition of "singular attainments in the creation of children’s literature." The award presentation will be held virtually on Crowdcast. Registration is free.
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Become an ambassador for education and workforce training

by Zach Miller
Minitex is hosting two free webinars, led by staff from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, to train new Forward Together Ambassadors. Ambassadors will be trained to support members of their community in their quest to learn new job skills or take the next step in their educational journey. A two-part webinar is scheduled for September 14-15.
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Partner profile: College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University

by Elizabeth Loetscher
In honor of our 50th Anniversary, we're catching up with each of our original partner libraries. We've asked staff members from each library to reflect on their shared history with Minitex and update us on how their institutions have grown and changed over the years. This week, we're checking in with Kathy Parker, Library Director at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University.