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Minnesota Revenue Library supports fair tax system for all

by Zach Miller
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Capitol Area Library Consortium (CALCO), we are profiling a number of its members for our readers. Chris Anning's library at the Department of Revenue provides research assistance to Department employees to help them succeed in their work with customers.

Saint Paul Public Library seeks Library Public Services Manager

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez
Saint Paul Public Library seeks a Library Public Services Manager with a base salary of $85K. This position requires a Bachelors degree and four years of responsible professional experience OR a Master’s Degree in Library Science and two years responsible professional experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience to equal or exceed eight years of the experience noted in the requirements will be accepted.
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Enhance your professional journey: Take this development survey

by Matt Lee
The Minnesota Library Association, North Dakota Library Association, and St. Catherine University MLIS Program are surveying library staff to better understand your professional development needs. Completing this survey will help us offer more relevant and timely continuing educational opportunities.
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Generative AI tools and information worth exploring

by Kyle Triska
Keeping track of the rapid pace of development of artificial intelligence is difficult. This article is a great place to start. It provides simple descriptions and links to several of the tools freely available today.
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Virtual career fair for libraries coming in February

by Zach Miller
GLAM brings students and alumni hailing from 15 of the most prestigious library programs in the United States together with recruiters from leading employers and professional organizations. Registration is now open. Early-bird pricing for employers closes November 28.
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University of Minnesota seeks Human Resources Generalist

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez
The University of Minnesota seeks a Human Resources Generalist with a base salary of $66,500. This position requires a BA/BS degree in Human Resources or related field plus two years of professional HR-related work experience, or a combination of related education and professional HR work experience equal to six years.
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University of Minnesota seeks Metadata Management & Outreach Librarian

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez
The University of Minnesota seeks a Metadata Management & Outreach Librarian with a base salary of $60,000. This position requires an ALA-accredited master’s degree in library and information science (MLIS) or an equivalent combination of advanced degree work and relevant experience.
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Thanksgiving: An enduring yet evolving American tradition

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez, Zach Miller
Using eLibrary Minnesota, let’s delve into Thanksgiving's rich history and evolution, from the experience of the Wampanoag to the holiday’s emphasis on unity, gratitude, and the pursuit of a better life.
Missing Paperwork

Can I have your number?

by Philip Sites
Why routing paperwork is so important for interlibrary loan items (and all the other important numbers we need if paperwork goes missing).
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Wrapping up the 2023 Minitex Technical Services Symposium

by Elissah Becknell
The 2023 Minitex Technical Services Symposium was held at the Minnesota History Center on Monday, October 30. This year's theme was "Creating a Sustainable Future in Technical Services," and featured two keynote speakers and eight breakout sessions. For those who could not join us in person, recordings are now available after completing a short request form. Read on to view statistics and comments from the event.