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Minitex News articles tagged with "MELSA" (19):

MELSA seeks Executive Director

MELSA (The Metropolitan Library Service Agency) seeks an individual who has a passion for, and commitment to, the ongoing health of public libraries as essential entities in our society. The Executive Director is responsible for working with the Governing and Advisory boards to establish a strategic vision for MELSA and providing leadership for staff in the fulfillment of that vision through the daily management of the organization.

MELSA seeks Project Manager

MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency) is hiring a Project Manager.

Library Programs for Teens with Disabilities workshop video available

If you weren't able to attend the half-day workshop on Library Programs for Teens with Disabilities, you can view it on YouTube now.  The workshop was held at Brookdale Library and presented by Renee Grassi (Dakota County Library), Joseph Houlihan (St. Paul Public Library), and Gao Yang (St.

Library Programs for Teens with Disabilities: A Workshop Co-sponsored by Minitex and MELSA

Public libraries have a mission to serve and include all members of the community, including teens with disabilities.  Renee Grassi, Joe Houlihan, and Gao Yang will help you learn more about this topic by sharing their own experience serving teens and young adults with disabilities in public libr

Minnesota Libraries Publishing Project

The Minitex Video Team has published a brief video to introduce the Minnesota Libraries Publishing Project to library staff and their patrons. The bottom line is this: if you're interested in self-publishing a book, Minnesota libraries can help!

Read & Ride Day 2017

Read & Ride Day at the State Fair - Wednesday, August 30th! 

Read & Ride Day 2016

Read & Ride Day at the State Fair - Wednesday, August 31st!

Ken Behringer tapped to lead MELSA

The MELSA Board of Trustees appointed Ken Behringer as MELSA Executive Director. Behrenger will begin his work with MELSA in late November. Behrenger previously led the Minnesota Library Information Network (MnLINK), Great River Regional Library, and, most recently, the Dakota County Library.

2014 Minnesota Library Association Award Winners

William G. Asp Distinguished Career Award 
Gretchen Wronka, Hennepin County Library

MLA President's Award, in memoriam 
Chris Olson, MELSA