On July 24, 1970, Alice Wilcox issued the MINITEX Pilot Project Report. In the report's recommendations, she wrote, "it is in the public interest to provide access to the major bibliographic collections for all citizens with information needs." Without the 15 libraries that participated, the pilot project could never have succeeded.
The series will deconstruct the history and present-day manifestations of white supremacy in academic libraries and archives and demonstrate action plans to enact change on the individual, institutional, and professional levels. The free event will be offered via Zoom, and registration is required.
The Minnesota Digital Library is offering a webinar version of our rights statements implementation training on Tuesday, March 16th from 10:00 am-12:00 pm.
What started with 11 libraries shipping and sharing books has grown to partnerships with hundreds of libraries across Minnesota and beyond. Join us this year as celebrate 50 years of library services and sharing. Watch the video: z.umn.edu/mtx-50-video
Has your life been positively impacted by Minitex? We're celebrating our 50th anniversary this year, and we'd love to hear your story. It might be an anecdote or simply a statement of appreciation for one of our services. It's up to you. Your humor is welcome as well! You can share your story with us via our quick-and-easy Google Form: z.umn.edu/mtx-50-stories