The 2024 Lake Superior Libraries Symposium will be held at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) on Friday, June 7. Registration is now open, and due by May 24.
Professional Development News
Unlock new skills and insights at the Enhancing Quality Staff (EQS) Symposium on May 30th at the University of Minnesota! Dive into a diverse range of topics from generative AI to container gardening, and hear from keynote speaker Karen Diver on building respectful relationships with Native American communities. Whether you’re a library professional or a library student, don’t miss this chance to grow professionally and personally. Register by May 20th—free for University employees!
Workplace psychological safety is the belief that one will not be embarrassed or punished for speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns, or mistakes. With workplace psychological safety, the focus is on creating a culture of communication and collaboration that fosters innovation and resilience.
Level Up! is the Minnesota library community's source for professional development information, now featuring 9 opportunities through July, 2024.
This pilot program will continue this summer, with the course running June 10 through August 18. It is open to library staff from Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota.
The Plum Creek Library System is partnering with eight other Minnesota Regional Library Systems to present the program TESTIFY: A Conversation, a virtual webinar featuring retired Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page and his daughter, Georgi Page-Smith.
We're just days away from the deadline! If you haven't secured your spot yet, now is the time to act.
Dr. Jenny Hill, the Graduate Director of the School Library Media Program at St. Cloud State University, wants to share three opportunities to learn more about becoming a school library media specialist. Classes meet online via Zoom in the evenings during the school year and during the day in the summertime. Some courses are asynchronous. Are you ready to start your next chapter?
The University of Minnesota Libraries is thrilled to announce the return of the Enhancing Quality Staff (EQS) symposium for 2024! This eagerly awaited event provides a valuable platform for library paraprofessionals and support staff to engage with distinguished guests and explore a diverse range of professional and personal development topics.
Sessions at Minitex Connect 2024 will be divided into two rooms. While Room One explores topics specifically related to the new MNLINK, Room Two sessions will highlight some of the big picture issues in the Resource Sharing world. Topics include technology trends, resource sharing and delivery processes, and recent challenges in interlibrary loan.
Strengthening the knowledge, skills, and efficiency of staff in libraries throughout the Minitex region