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The Library Store Library Coupon

Save money at The Library Store

by Dana Kocienda
The Library Store is offering $50 off purchases of $250 or more with promo code FROST, valid until February 28, 2025, making it a great time to stock up on library essentials. Additionally, through Minitex Cooperative Purchasing, libraries can access year-round discounts of up to 55% and free shipping on stock items​
Be A Friend Contest

Sentry Custom Security's Be A Friend Contest

by Dana Kocienda
Do you know a librarian that needs a security system but doesn't have funding? You can help by nominating a friend to Win! Nominations are open for a free Sentry Custom library security system package - including system, de/reactivator, labels, shipping and installation - with entries closing December 15, 2024.
Graphic of Mary Bleckwehl and the cover of her book "Fetching Dreams" against a blue background with a gold stripe and the title of the article against a black bar.

Three questions with Minnesota Author Project winner Mary Bleckwehl

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez
Every year the Minnesota Author Project awards three authors for their work in the following categories: Adult Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, and Communities Create. In the seventh iteration of these awards, Mary Bleckwehl, author of Fetching Dreams, won the Young Adult (YA) category.

University of South Dakota seeks Curator

by Zach Miller
This full-time academic position offers a minimum starting salary of $70,000. Review of applications will begin on January 15 and continue until the position is filled.
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Minitex Conversations: Crafting Well-Defined Goals and Objectives

by Carla Pfahl
The next installment of Minitex Conversations: Project Management is Wednesday, December 18, at 10 a.m. In this session, we will highlight some examples of project goals versus project objects, then open the session for a broader conversation about current work.