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 […]

Created by Bobby Bothmann, Catalog & Metadata Librarian, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Sponsored by Minitex. This Minitex Short Course: Cataloging Foundations 1: Copy Cataloging for Beginners is designed to take 4-6 weeks with readings, recorded videos, and quizzes. Students will focus on applying the MARC 21 encoding standard and RDA metadata standard to copy cataloging.  This course […]

Created by Bobby Bothmann, Catalog & Metadata Librarian, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Sponsored by Minitex. This Minitex Short Course  “Cataloging Foundations 2: Introduction to Library Cataloging” is designed for self-paced learning divided into four modules with readings, webinars, and quizzes. The course should take 4-6 weeks to complete. Students will be introduced to several important […]

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.

Beth Staats, Outreach and Instruction Librarian, Minitex Join Minitex’s Beth Staats as she reviews the highlights of eLibraryMN that are of particular interest to public libraries.

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, […]

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 […]