Quick Summary
The 2026 MDL Regional Meeting for central Minnesota will be held on Monday, April 6th at the Stearns History Museum in St. Cloud.
The Minnesota Digital Library (MDL) will be holding the first of three 2026 regional meetings for contributors and similar organizations on Monday, April 6. Hosted by the Stearns History Museum in St. Cloud, the day will start with a welcome at 10:00 a.m., followed by a morning of updates on MDL projects. Stephanie Hess and Greta Bahnemann will discuss recent initiatives - such as MDL's digital storytelling program, Wikimedia image project, AI-assisted transcription efforts, and traveling exhibits.
After lunch, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a workshop on building a digital preservation toolbox for their organizations. During the workshop, Carol Kussmann and Sara Ring will be sharing best practices, sustainability approaches, and a variety of practical tools to help safeguard digital collections. The day will wrap up at 3:00 p.m.
The regional meeting is free to attend, but registration is required. Please visit our event page to learn more and reserve your spot!
