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News for Metro Area Library Staff
 
Volume 7 No. 15
2016
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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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Metronet News 
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Metronet is in the process of revising its strategic plan. Please help by completing this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/metronetsurv16

Other news:
  • New logo!
  • Metronet unveiled its new web site on July 12.
  • You can follow on Twitter @MetronetMN 
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  • Ramsey County Library was awarded a $806,500 Library Construction Grant to build a regional library for the Ramsey County Library in Shoreview. The new building will join Maplewood & Roseville as the third regional library in the system. Ramsey County Library's grant is from an allocation made by the 2014 Minnesota Legislature. The Library Construction Grant is a competitive dollar-for-dollar matching grant program funded by state bonds. The program provides public libraries with funding for renovation, construction, and improvement projects that result in more accessible library facilities. Contact Emily Kissane (651-582-8508) for more information.
     
     
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Get Smart 
CE, Events, Resources, Opportunities
Fun Times at the State Fair
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Be a Library Ambassador on Read+Ride Day, Wed Aug 31. More info.

Volunteer in the Alphabet Forest. Volunteers needed all 12 days of the Fair & on set-up/clean-up days. Sign-up.

 

  • If you plan to apply for a Metronet scholarship for MLA or ITEM, please submit your application before Aug 31 to allow time for Board approval. You can be reimbursed for up to $500 in allowable expenses (e.g., registration, hotel, transportation, meals).
  • Save the date! ELM Expo, Sat Nov 5 at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Watch for details!
  • Registration Open for MALF's free Fall Workshop Series: Refresh and Revitalize Your Friends Group. United for Libraries President Sally Gardner Reed Visiting Alexandria, Anoka, Austin and West St. Paul in Sep. 
 
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Add your library staff training events; email details to calendar@mnlibs.info
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Roundup
Things We've Heard, Seen, or Read
How do authors make money from library books?  Marketplace, Jul 25.   
 
 
 
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MELSA 
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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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