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Minitex News articles tagged with "Resource Sharing" (138):

Restarting the Minitex courier service

Every week, Minitex receives questions about restarting the courier service. We are eager to start in a manner that is safe for library staff and patrons, and as orderly as possible. Planning is in full force, and Minitex delivery staff began going back into the office on a part-time basis starting this week.

Experiences with Library Juice: Professional development opportunities from home

Alyssa Chermak and Rudi Brockfeld share their recent experiences with Library Juice Academy, an online professional development platform offering courses on a wide array of library-related skills. 

Meatless in Minnesota?

Need some resources as a first-time meatless cook? Nicole Masika and Jessica Manner take on the meat shortages head on with some cookbook recommendations.

Update on University of Alberta

University of Alberta will no longer be filling requests for Minitex. Click for further details. 

The science of well-being: Exercise and sleep

In this multi-part series, Jessica Manner spotlights a different quality of the human well-being against the backdrop of today's complicated climate. 

Escape to the world of gaming

Gaming is thriving during the pandemic. A new virtual world is just a few button presses (or clicks) away and can provide a healthy escape from the confines of the current reality. 

What a view!

Agnes Lee shares a quick update on what has been going on with resource sharing services over these past few weeks.

#QuarantineCuisine: How working from home has changed my cooking

Nicole Masika checks in with more kitchen inspirations while working (and cooking) from home. 

Due dates automatically extended until May 26th

Minitex has extended due dates on all items currently out on loan. There is no need for libraries to submit renewal requests at this time. 

Quarantine life for the birds? If you're birding, it is...

Need a new and safe activity that will get you outside and stimulate the mind! How about birding? Birds aren't privy to the current travel restrictions and now is a great time take account of our winged friends singing their songs outside of our homes.