by Zach Miller
Quick Summary
This patron testimonial illustrates the quality work done every day by library staff across Minnesota, and the difference it makes for Minnesotans.
Minnesota is a special place, and our libraries are a big reason why. Through MNLINK, each and every student, researcher, educator, parent, and job seeker in Minnesota has access to the combined collections of more than 500 Minnesota library collections, including the University of Minnesota's. Taken together, that's a collection of more than 10 million unique items. The creative and driven people of Minnesota make good use of the system. The following patron testimonial is a great example:
I am presently engaged in conducting research which has been greatly facilitated by the ability to request various newspaper microfilms (not digitized), which are subsequently sent to my local library. Recently, I expressed to my spouse my sincere appreciation for the time and money saved by avoiding travel to specific towns in search of vintage clippings. As a professional writer and researcher, I am immensely grateful for the prompt support provided by MNLINK, which offers an exceptional service throughout the state of Minnesota.
Experiences like the one described by this patron are only possible when every part of the system plays its part. The collaboration includes the lending library, the patron's home library, and the Minitex staff in between, who facilitate the request through MNLINK.
Regardless of whether the requesting patron is a student in Roseville who needs an article on chemistry, or a retired farmer in Roseau who wants to relax with just the right book, there is no charge. Minnesota's libraries are there for them, and so many others, just the same.
Thank you, Minnesota library staff, for the work you do!
