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News for Metro Area Library Staff
 
Volume 6 No. 25
2015
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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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  • Underfunded libraries, schools, & non-traditional organizations that provide educational services to children jointed wooden model with red hat _ snowflake are invited to apply to receive one of three Coretta Scott King Book Donation Grants. Applications will be accepted through Jan 31 & winners will be announced by late March. Details & application here (click on Book Donation). 
  • MALF is offering a one-time scholarship of $500 to a Friend of the Library interested in traveling to Washington, DC on May 2-3, 2016, to advocate for libraries as part of National Library Legislative Day. This special MALF scholarship is for first-time participants who currently reside in Minnesota. Individual-level membership in MALF, or affiliation with a Friends of the Library group that is a member of MALF, is also required. To apply, fill out the form, along a cover letter that addresses your background as a Friend of the Library, your aspirations as a library supporter, & your reasons for wishing to attend National Library Legislative Day. Apply by Mon Dec 21. 

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This newsletter is a collaboration between Metronet and MELSA to deliver news & information to Twin Cities library staff in all types of libraries. You can help us make this a great way to stay informed by sending library news and activities to ann@metronet.lib.mn.us.

 

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