Minitex News articles tagged with "April Fools" (7):
Minitex Memories: Expanding delivery to include Little Free Libraries
Apr 1, 2021
In 50 years of service to libraries, Minitex has never shied from a challenge. Minitex's groundbreaking delivery service to Little Free Libraries launched four years ago today, enabling library patrons to borrow books from 50,000 Little Free Libraries in more than 70 countries. In theory, at least.
50th Anniversary Word Search
Apr 1, 2021
We've created a word search puzzle to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Minitex! Can you find all of the words?
RDA Toolkit blogs now hosted by LiveJournal
Apr 1, 2017
As part of the recent RDA Toolkit website redesign, the update and development blogs have been moved to a new platform. The RDA Steering Committee (RSC) decided to move to LiveJournal, one of the first mainstream blogging platforms founded in 1999.
New Primary Source Set on Historical Selfies
Apr 1, 2017
The newest Primary Source Set focuses on the historical origins of the self-portrait, or "selfie."
Bring Your Pet to Work Day wreaks havoc at Minitex
Apr 1, 2017
When Minitex's head of IT, Paul Swanson, proposed a "Bring Your Pet to Work Day," it was a no-brainer for Valerie Horton, Minitex's director. A staff survey had recently confirmed that 106 percent of the Minitex staff loves cats.
Minitex Delivery expands service to Little Free Libraries
Apr 1, 2017
Minnesotans can now borrow books from more than 50,000 Little Free Libraries in 70 countries around the world.
Referral Processing Area sees shift to home and garden supplies
Apr 1, 2017
The Referral Processing Area has seen a shift from handling mostly books to almost exclusively handling plants, seeds, tools, and gardening supplies.