The MnPALS Web/Discovery Community of Interest Group meets monthly to discuss Web issues and Primo VE configuration, troubleshooting, and release notes. Join us to collaborate with your colleagues, discuss web- and discovery-related topics, ask questions, and share ideas. Zoom Link and Agendas
The Board meets monthly in Zoom: https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/95795937308?pwd=QjA0OXhzc3Rqc3hzT1Y3OHNXSUQ2dz09 Taking into consideration staffing, budgets, types of patrons served, student population, and geographic location, the Board will represent the MnPALS membership to: Establish and advance the mission, vision and strategic priorities of MnPALS Provide input and recommendations to the PALS office Approve and review the formation and charges of policy groups and task forces Create, review, and/or approve consortium-wide policy Serve as the Network Zone Policy Group Build and maintain communication in the […]
Zoom link: https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/95966168804?pwd=gRx6vvnBtDnkzMNz91NDQ4BvKDfV5V.1 Dates for 2024-25 September 11, 2024 October 9, 2024 November 13, 2024 December 11, 2024 February 12, 2025 March 12, 2025 April 16, 2025 (Different week due to Spring Gathering) May 14, 2025
MnPALS Circulation Community of Interest (COI) group is an informal group talking about topics related to Circulation and Fulfillment. Join us for the discussion, we meet every other month on the second Thursday from 10 - 11 am. Open to all September: Meet & Greet - get to know your counterparts from the MnPALS consortia Help plan the schedule for the year. Additional Topics TBD Held virtually via zoom at: https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/95594266836, Review the Circulation COI knowledge page (login required) for […]
MnPALS library staff who are interested in resource management-related topics. For meeting information, please see the Cataloging COI Knowledge article (login required)
The Circulation Policy Group reviews and creates consortium wide policies around circulation. Consisting of volunteers/representatives from the MnPALS consortia, the group meets periodically to review and discuss circulation policy. Open to all interested participants This session sets the plan and goal/s for the year Join the virtual meeting via zoom: https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/4208702980 Note: this meeting is not recorded.
Join us for a Lunch and Learn, this series of sessions will be held over the lunch hour from Noon to 1 pm, the sessions are planned for a half hour followed by additional time for questions. Sessions will be recorded and shared after the event. September 19, 2024 - Session 1: Introduction to EBSCO Academic Complete In this session open to all, we’ll cover what is the EBSCO Academic Complete collection, why you have it, and how it appears […]
The E-Resources Community of Interest meets on the fourth Monday of the month at 1:00 pm. Information/agendas/Zoom link (Must be logged in to access)
MnPALS library staff interested in sharing tips and information on how to use Alma interlibrary loan. Topic: Highlights and Updates in Resource Sharing Facilitator: Sonja Eilertson, PALS Meeting link: ILL Community of Interest Must log in to the Support Center for the meeting URL and Passcode Future ILL COI November 25 Topic: TBD
The Acquisitions Community of Interest meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 10am. Meeting information can be found here. You must be logged in for access.
The fall OER/No Cost Resources Librarian Workshop organized by Minnesota State will be held virtually on September 26th from 1-3:30pm. This year, we’re focusing on what MnPALS librarians are doing to reduce textbook costs. Register here: https://asanewsletter.org/event/oer-no-cost-resources-librarian-workday/ Free!
Join us for a Lunch and Learn, this series of sessions will be held over the lunch hour from Noon to 1 pm, the sessions are planned for a half hour followed by additional time for questions. Sessions will be recorded and shared after the event. September 19, 2024 - Session 1: Introduction to EBSCO Academic Complete In this session open to all, we’ll cover what is the EBSCO Academic Complete collection, why you have it, and how it appears […]
The MnPALS Web/Discovery Community of Interest Group meets monthly to discuss Web issues and Primo VE configuration, troubleshooting, and release notes. Join us to collaborate with your colleagues, discuss web- and discovery-related topics, ask questions, and share ideas. Zoom Link and Agendas