Topics in this Newsletter Alma Highlights In-Depth: Working with Ex Libris Support Member Highlight: Erica Nutzman, Minnesota State Law Library Book a consultation with PALS Support Click here to see the full newsletters.
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Topics in this Newsletter Alma Highlights In-Depth: Work Days changing to an online conference Member Highlight: Bekky Vrabel, Winona State University Book a consultation Click here to see the full newsletters.
Scan’N’Toss API now available
Scan’N’Toss is a widget that creates a set of items to be used with the Item Withdraw job. The widget also makes a text file with OCLC numbers to be used with the Connextion Client to delete holdings from WorldCat.…
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…
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Topics in this Newsletter PALS Highlights In-Depth: NERS enhancement process Member Highlight: Simon Mai, PALS Office Book a consultation Click here to see the full newsletters.
“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…
Master Licensing Agreement for EBSCO products
I’m happy to announce that I’ve finally completed work on an opt-in EBSCO master licensing agreement for Minnesota State libraries. This optional agreement applies to all EBSCO products and has been approved by Dan McCabe in the Office of the…
Fall Virtual Online Discussion Opportunities
Coming this fall, the PALS office will facilitate virtual online discussion opportunities. It is an opportunity to speak with your colleagues about topics that matter to you. Share your successes, trials, and tribulations within the library world. Each cohort group…
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Topics in this Newsletter Alma May 2020 Highlights Member Highlight: DeeDee Narum Congratulations to PALS student worker, DasJohn Support Center Update Meet the PALS Staff Click here to see the full newsletters.
Resource Sharing – Best Practices for Pandemics
Greetings, I hope this email finds you safe, sheltered, and healthy. As a representative of the MnPALS Resource Sharing Steering Committee, I am sharing the attached document, Best Practices for Pandemics. The Committee recently met and put together this list…
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Topics in this Newsletter Words of Wisdom from Johnna Alma/Primo Status Member Highlight: Keith Cich Useful Resources during the COVID-19 pandemic Click here to see the full newsletters.
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Topics in this Newsletter Alma March 2020 Highlights First-year live on Alma/Primo Member Highlight: Adam Bezdicek Trainings and Documentation available now Explanation of Terms Click here to see the full newsletters.