Topics in this Newsletter Alma and Primo VE March 2021 release In-Depth: CLiC Migration Member Highlight: Nathan Rinne, Concordia University, St. Paul MnPALS Virtual Conference | April 5 – 9, 2021 Meeting of the Minds Book a Consultation with PALS…
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Topics in this Newsletter Alma Highlights In-Depth: ELUNA NERS enhancement process Member Highlight: Rachel Milani, Hibbing Community College Celebrate! CDI Anniversary MnPALS Virtual Conference | April 5 – 9, 2021 Click here to see the full newsletters.
Registration Open – Lake Superior Libraries Unsymposium
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…
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Topics in this Newsletter Alma Highlights In-Depth: From Perry’s Desk Member Highlight: Jane Young, Century College CRM update Happy New Year! Click here to see the full newsletters.
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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…