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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…
PALS Newsletter
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…
PALS Newsletter
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.
PALS Newsletter
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.
Happy Anniversary!
The MnPALS consortium celebrates one year live on Alma/Primo today! A lot of hard work and long hours went into making the smooth transition on one of the coldest days in 2019. Thank you to all who continue to serve…
Looking ahead to Islandora 8
Planning for Islandora 8 PALS staff have begun 2020 focused on planning for and learning more about Islandora 8. Our understanding of Islandora 8 continues to grow, and a lot of research and learning remains. We are excited about the…
PALS Newsletter
Topics in this Newsletter Alma February Release highlights Inventory Tool Member Highlight: Naomi Johnston Welcome Jill Holman What is the PALS Staff Working On MnPALS SWOT Analysis Click here to see the full newsletters.