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News for Metro Area Library Staff
 
Volume 6 No. 17
2015
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Get Smart
Roundup
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Metronet is the multicounty multitype library system serving Twin City libraries.
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MELSA is a federation of the seven metropolitan Twin Cities county public library systems plus the city of Saint Paul Public Library. 
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CE, Events, Opportunities
  • Updated ELM brochures are now available to order. The brochure is a five-paneled fold-out & includes new resources such as LearningExpress Library, & new interfaces such as Explora Kids, Explora Teens, Explora Library, & Research In Context that were added to ELM since the brochure was last printed. You may order in bulk; there is no charge for the brochures. Spread the word!
  • Access to the digitized Minneapolis Tribune (1867-1922) is now available. Through a partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society, the paper is now a featured digital newspaper collection. For more information about search features and content, please contact MNHS at webmaster@mnhs.org.
  • Search, Create, Inspire! MLA Conference Registration is Now Open. Oct 8-9 at St. Paul RiverCentre. Info & registration. Info & registration.  confrence wordle
  • While you are doing your back-to-school, fall fashion, flea market shopping or whatever, keep the MLA Silent Auction in Mind. Donations can be sent to CLIC.
  • Registration for ITEM Fall Conference Connect Collaborate Create is open. Oct 1-3, St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center.
Roundup
Things We've Heard, Seen, or Read

ferris wheel Can You Match The Quote To The Classic Book? Buzzfeed, Jul 30.  

 

NYPL and Library Simplified. The Digital Reader, Aug 5.  

  

Why College Libraries Are Going Bookless. The Digital Reader, Aug 5.  

 

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