by Kay Kirscht
Quick Summary
The Minnesota Libraries Learning Network (MLLN), (formerly "Level Up") is the Minnesota library community's source for professional development information, now featuring 26 opportunities through February 2026. Visit mlln.org for these learning opportunities.
November 11
Developing an A.I. Chatbot for the Library: The Rebecca Crown Library Experience
1:00pm - 2:00pm (A Consortium of Academic & Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI), Zoom-platform webinar)
AskMN Fall Webinar: Statistics, Authentication, and Participation Models
1:00pm - 2:00pm (Minitex, Zoom-platform webinar)
November 13
AskMN Fall Webinar: Statistics, Authentication, and Participation Models
10:00am - 11:00am (Minitex, Zoom-platform webinar)
Partner Event: Librarianship at a Crossroads - Using AI as a Catalyst for Cross-Campus Collaboration
12:00pm - 1:00pm (A Consortium of Academic & Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI), Zoom-platform webinar)
Partner Event: Leading Librarians - Fostering Growth and Development
12:00pm - 1:00pm (Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC) Microsoft Teams webinar)
Partner Event: Popping Up All Over - An Interdisciplinary Library Outreach Strategy for Unexpected Spaces
2:00pm - 3:00pm (Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC) Microsoft Teams webinar)
Partner Event: Metronet Webinar Series | Next Chapter: Career Literacy for Library Staff - Circulating Connections: LinkedIn and Public Presence
2:00pm - 3:00pm (Metronet, Zoom-platform webinar)
November 14
ELM Expo 2025: Empowering Educators and Librarians with Statewide Resources
9:00am - 12:00pm (Minitex Outreach & Instruction and Metronet, in-person half-day event at Saint Luke Lutheran Church, 1807 Field Avenue, Saint Paul, MN)
November 18
Partner Event: Enchanting Escapes - Romantasy Readers’ Advisory for Libraries
1:00pm - 2:15pm (NC LIVE - North Carolina LIVE Zoom-platform webinar)
November 19
Partner Event: ADA Title II Toolkit for Libraries: Accessible Videos and Audio
10:00am - 11:00am (A Consortium of Academic & Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI), Zoom-platform webinar)
November 20
AI Knowledge Bytes: Artificial Intelligence in Libraries Lunch ‘n Learn Series
Topic 3: AI and Research Tools - Using REACT Framework to Evaluate AI Features in Library Databases
12:00pm - 1:00pm (Minitex, Zoom-platform series)
Partner Event: Metronet Webinar Series | Next Chapter: Career Literacy for Library Staff - On the Record - Interview Dos & Don’ts
2:00pm - 3:00pm (Metronet, Zoom-platform webinar)
December 2
Partner Event: Hallucination Check - Verifying Sources in the Age of AI (Registration forthcoming)
12:00pm - 1:00pm (A SCELC webinar, via National University)
Consumer Health Information for Libraries
12:00pm - 1:00pm (Minitex, Zoom-platform webinar)
MNOP Mixer: Follett-affiliated Campus Bookstores Discussion
2:00pm - 3:00pm (Minitex, Zoom-platform webinar series)
December 3
MNOP Mixer: Akademos or VitalSource-affiliated Campus Bookstores Discussion
2:00pm - 3:00pm (Minitex, Zoom-platform webinar series)
December 4
MNOP Mixer: Independent, Self-operated, and Other Models Campus Bookstores Discussion
1:00pm - 2:00pm (Minitex, Zoom-platform webinar series)
MNOP Mixer: Barnes and Noble-affiliated Campus Bookstores Discussion
2:00pm - 3:00pm (Minitex, Zoom-platform webinar series)
December 5
Discover (or Rediscover) Ebooks Minnesota
12:00pm - 1:00pm (Minitex, Zoom-platform webinar)
December 9
MNOP Mixer: eCampus.com-affiliated Campus Bookstores Discussion
1:00pm - 2:00pm (Minitex, Zoom-platform webinar)
December 11
AI Knowledge Bytes: Artificial Intelligence in Libraries Lunch ‘n Learn Series
Topic 4: Harnessing AI for OER: Bridging Content Gaps with Microsoft Copilot
12:00pm - 1:00pm (Minitex, Zoom-platform series)
MNOP Mixer Joint Session: Shared Themes and Lessons Learned Campus Bookstores Discussion
2:00pm - 3:00pm (Minitex, Zoom-platform webinar series)
January 22
AI Knowledge Bytes: Artificial Intelligence in Libraries Lunch ‘n Learn Series
Topic 5: AI + Accessibility: Why Keeping Humans in the Loop Matters
12:00pm - 1:00pm (Minitex, Zoom-platform series)
January 28
Partner Event: Cultivating the Living Room of Campus - Lessons from Tredway Library’s Wellness Initiatives
10:00am - 11:00am (A Consortium of Academic & Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI), Zoom-platform webinar)
February 11
2026 Electronic Resources Minnesota (ERMN) Conference
(Registration opens January 2026)
1:00pm - 4:00pm (A Virtual Minitex Conference)
February 19
AI Knowledge Bytes: Artificial Intelligence in Libraries Lunch ‘n Learn Series
Topic 6: AI for Transcription in Digital Collections
12:00pm - 1:00pm (Minitex, Zoom-platform series)
For full listings, visit the Minitex Events Calendar, or MLLN events website.
