The purpose of this series is to learn and explore the tangible applications and implementations of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across all types of libraries in the Minitex region. AI is fast developing and it is difficult to keep up with all the latest developments, let alone explore them all yourself! The format is 20-30 minute […]

The purpose of this series is to learn and explore the tangible applications and implementations of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across all types of libraries in the Minitex region. AI is fast developing and it is difficult to keep up with all the latest developments, let alone explore them all yourself! The format is 20-30 minute […]

with Mandy Bellm, Minneapolis Public Schools, K-12 Library Media Content Lead The Culturally Responsive Library Walk is a tool adapted by UNC library department leaders to be a collaborative tool for administrators, librarians, and teachers to assess the library’s responsiveness to the needs of the BIPOC students who attend the school. It can also be […]

While working with the public in a library, you may have faced stressful or potentially harmful situations.  Perhaps you’ve had an encounter with a patron asking you uncomfortable questions or who has been behaving in an erratic manner. What are the best ways to handle these situations?  What tools do you need to manage the […]

A beginner-level training for planning and delivering a high-quality library storytime program. Staff who have never delivered storytime will find the course content most helpful, but anyone who leads storytime-type programs with young children will benefit.

Beth Staats, Outreach and Instruction Librarian, Minitex View this refresher on how to use Ebooks Minnesota and find out what’s new for 2026.

Series Description:   This series of four one-hour sessions provides library workers the opportunity to learn and apply essential Microsoft Excel skills. Each session focuses on a practical library project or set of tasks, focusing on selected practical skills as applied to real projects. The projects build in difficulty from session to session. The series recordings, […]

Session Description: In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a major update to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), establishing clear standards to ensure that websites and other digital services provided by state and local governments are accessible to individuals with disabilities. For public libraries, state libraries, and academic […]

This course delves into the foundational documents and core values of librarianship, emphasizing the principles of intellectual freedom, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Participants will explore the Library Bill of Rights, the Code of Ethics, and other essential documents that guide the profession. Through interactive exercises and multimedia resources, learners will gain a deeper understanding of […]

Come hear from the MLA Legislative Committee, MLA Intellectual Freedom Committee, and State Library Services about what the “Access to Library Materials and Rights Protected” law is (and what it isn’t!). They will share model collection development and reconsideration policies and procedures, what to share with governing bodies and stakeholders, how to report challenges to […]

This course provides an introduction to the Minnesota library ecosystem, including how library systems and statewide agencies work together.  Students will explore the roles and functions of various library entities within the state, gaining insight into the diverse range of resources, services, and opportunities available to public, school, academic, government, and special libraries and library […]

with Kate Savageau-Eidem, Technical Services, Dakota County Library This presentation explores how libraries can create more inclusive workplaces for neurodivergent staff. Neurodivergent individuals may process information and communicate differently, which can lead to misunderstandings in traditional work environments. These differences can lead to misunderstandings in the workplace, especially when there is limited awareness of neurodiversity […]