The ninth annual Lake Superior Libraries Unsymposium is going virtual this year! The 2021 ‘unconference’ will be held Friday, January 8, 2021, from 1-4 pm. The online meeting platform Unhangout will be used to brainstorm and vote on discussion topics…
Author: Gretchen Cords
Gretchen is the Administrative Assistant at PALS and has been with the department since November 2017.
Minnesota Speed Test Initiative
The Minnesota Rural Broadband Coalition is conducting a statewide crowd-sourced internet speed testing initiative. The goal of this project is to create an accurate statewide map of where internet service is available and what speeds people are currently receiving. Using…
“Change the Subject” – Screening and Q&A with Tina Gross
Tuesday, August 18, 2020 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Minitex announces a virtual screening of Change the Subject, followed by a discussion with Tina Gross, a librarian who is interviewed in the film. The documentary portion of the event will…
Minitex restarting Interlibrary Loan
The Minitex delivery network will be available for direct interlibrary loan requests starting Monday, July 20, 2020. The process will be the same as before, but items will take significantly longer to arrive. You can check out the entire article…
Libraries and Coronavirus: Leading Through A Crisis
From the Minitex Messenger Join directors from public and academic libraries for a discussion on leading through a pandemic. Our panelists will be Jake Grussing (Scott County), Karen Pundsack (Great River Regional), Jon Neilson (Concordia University, St. Paul), and Elissah…
Pandemic doesn’t stop the 21st century library
By Chris Corley and Kelly McBride Chris Corley, Interim Dean of the Library at MSU Mankato co-wrote a letter to the editor with Blue Earth County Library Director, Kelly McBride. Libraries are going to be targeted for cuts based on…
PALS Job Opportunity
Hello all, I’m excited to announce that we’re hiring for a Systems Support and Training Specialist (ITS3) in the PALS Office! Click here for the full position description and for application information. The position exists to provide customer support for…