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Minitex News articles tagged with "eLibrary Minnesota" (57):

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Results of the Minitex statewide e-resources selection

Pending contract negotiations, Minitex has finalized a statewide e-resources package that largely preserves the current collection while introducing several strategic additions. The selections reflect community input and SER Task Force recommendations, balancing flat ongoing funding with the need to address emerging resource needs.
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REACT Framework evaluation of eLibraryMN resources

In an effort to ensure any AI tools available through our hosted e-resources align with our values, Minitex has used the REACT Framework to evaluate all AI features in our library databases.
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Statewide e-resources timeline update

We expect to share details about statewide e-resources selections by mid- to late May.
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International Compost Awareness Week, May 3-9

International Compost Awareness Week is May 3 to 9, with the theme “feed the soil that feeds us” to raise awareness about the important role that composting food scraps plays in improving the soil that grows our food.
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Statewide e-resources update and timeline

Our work to select a new collection of statewide databases continues. We expect to share details of selected databases with the community by early May.
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Reminder: Provide input on statewide databases by February 16

E-resources from 22 vendors have been proposed for inclusion in our statewide packages for Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Help us by providing your input!
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Your input needed: Potential new statewide databases for MN, ND, and SD

Trial access is available now to all of the potential new Minitex statewide databases, including the ELM databases for Minnesota. Please provide your input to help ensure these resources continue to serve the needs of your library and the library community as a whole.
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ELM Expo 2025: Half-day event in Saint Paul

The free, half-day ELM Expo offers educators and library staff hands-on training and peer learning to maximize the use of eLibrary Minnesota (ELM).
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An update on our statewide e-resource selection process

The selection process is underway for the Minitex statewide e-resource collection, known in Minnesota as eLibrary Minnesota or ELM. Read this update and suggest e-resources for our committee to consider.
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Juneteenth: A celebration, and a call to remember

In 2023, Juneteenth became an official holiday in Minnesota, following approval by the state legislature and Governor Tim Walz. Minnesotans can learn more about Juneteenth through eLibrary Minnesota, or by visiting their local library.