Volume 28, number 3 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter was published May/June 2001. Content includes a summary of recent MLA Foundation (MLAF) activity, a note from the MLA president, a resolution supporting American Library Association (ALA) legal action against Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA), announcement of the 2001 Sharon Lerner Scholarship for children's and young adult library professionals, a reminder for the 2001 MLA silent auction, schedule and registration for the 2001 Branch Out conference for library paraprofessional and support staff, MLA subunit news, an introduction to LawMoose website, position openings, and an MLA Night with the Lynx order form.
Volume 28, number 4 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter was published July/August 2001. Content includes a summary of the 2001 legislative session, a call for volunteers for the MLA annual conference, a note from the MLA president, an article regarding library trustees and advocacy, MLA subunit news, an election ballot for the 2002 MLA Board of Directors, an announcement for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) national conference, announcement of the Northeastern Minnesota Book Award (NEMBA) winner, and discussion of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
Volume 28, number 5 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter was published in September/October of 2001. Contents include information on the upcoming Annual Children's Literature Conference featuring the theme "Poetry in Motion," the MLA President's column, an article on the emerging field of information architecture, information about the Special Library Association, photographs from Library Day with the Twins, entry information about the essay contest titled Letters About Literature 2002, an article on the responsibility of library trustees, and a call for library trustees to advocate for increased library funding.
Volume 28, number 6 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter was published in November/December of 2001. Contents include an overview of law librarianship as a career, the MLA President's column, highlights of the Minnesota Library Trustees Association meeting, summaries of four programs sponsored by the Distance Learning Round Table at the MLA annual conference, reflections by 2001 Lerner Scholar Delane James on youth services sessions at the annual conference, a listing of MLA awards presented at the annual conference, minutes of the annual membership meeting, and photographs from the conference.
Volume 29, number 1 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter was published in January/February of 2002. Contents include brief introductions from each of the newly elected MLA Board members, the President's column, a list of MLA Foundation grants and awards received, information about the Minnesota Educational Media Organization/Minnesota Library Association Legislative Day, Subunit news, a listing of job opportunities, information about the National Library Legislative Day, and an article reprinted from the December 2001 issue of California Libraries discussing the implications of the USA PATRIOT Act for libraries.
A computer lab funded with a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation opened in a portion of the meeting room at East Central Regional Library's Headquarters, Cambridge, Minnesota, December 2001. Founded in 1959, ECRL is the oldest existing regional public library system in Minnesota. Headquartered in Cambridge, it is a consolidated library system with 14 libraries and Outreach Services and serves residents in Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties.
This sound clip highlights the 4-H program in Roseau County over the yeas. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
Promotional video created to give prospective students and often their parents a view regarding St. Cloud State's academic programs, student activities, faculty, and facilities.
Volume 30, number 4 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter was published in July/August of 2003. Contents include a report from the Fergus Falls Public Library on a donation given to them to purchase additional large print titles, a Call to Conference for the annual MLA conference in Rochester, information on the Branch Out conference, the President's column, a call for nominations for MLA awards, announcement of the MLA conference reading and discussion initiative on the title Back to Mississippi by Mary Winstead, information about the Friends of the Libraries Day under the theme of "Leadership, Learning, Literacy@Your MN Library," information about the Sharon Lerner Scholarship, a call for donations for the MLA Foundation Silent Auction, and a listing of librarian appointments at the University of Minnesota.
Volume 30, number 6 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter was published in November/December of 2003. Contents include announcement of the American Library Association's winner of the grand prize of the "Join the Major Leagues @ Your Library" drawing, reports from the Sharon Lerner Scholarship awardees on the MLA annual conference experience, the President's column, an announcement of a special session at the ALA conference titled"Building Skills for Staff Organization Leadership," a listing of job opportunities, a summary of the 2003 annual business meeting, retirement announcements, a description and application forms for the Minnesota Library Association Mentorship Program (MnLamp), a registration form for Library Legislative Day, a call for donations to the Minnesota Library Association Foundation, and a description of the Minnesota Storytime project.
Volume 31, number 1 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter was published in January/February 2004. Contents include brief biographies of some of the members of the 2004 Board of Directors, a call to attend National Library Legislative Day, the President's column, information on the "Get on Board and Read @ Your Library" initiative, results of the Public Library Division's survey on conference attendance, an overview of the "Curious? READ" early literacy program, announcement of the Inform the World Library Skills Exchange volunteer program in South Africa, and a registration form for the Minnesota Library Legislative Day.
Beth Staats teaching OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) students about eLibrary Minnesota in the basement of Wilson Library, University of Minnesota Minneapolis campus.
Volume 31, number 2 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter was published in March/April of 2004. Contents include a call for nominations for the 2005 Board of Directors, the President's column on the proposed state legislation mandating filters on public library computers, announcement of the winner of the Freedom of Information Award, a description of the traveling exhibition "Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln's Journey to Emancipation," details of the 2004 Legislative Forum, a schedule and registration form for the forum "Intellectual Freedom in a Time of Fear," a schedule and registration for the 2004 Readers' Advisory Spring Retreat, a schedule and registration form for the Academic and Research Library Division's ARLD Day with the theme "Academic Library Values," brief biographies of some of the 2004 Board of Directors, a schedule for the 16th Annual Spotlight on Books, and application information on the Fulbright Scholar Program 2005-06 Professional Librarian Award.
Volume 31, number 3 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter was published in May/June of 2004. Contents include a call for nominations for the MLA awards, application information for the Sharon Lerner Scholarship, an overview of the Generations on Line website and software which promote internet literacy and access for elders, the President's column on the future of the Minnesota Library Council, a Legislative Wrap-up, application information for the MLA Annual Conference Grant, an overview of the Join the Major Leagues @ Your Library program, a recap of the American Library Association's Report on Library Funding, an overview of the revised competencies for the Young Adult Library Services Association, a description of the Minnesota Library Association Foundation Enhancement Grants, a listing of University of Minnesota appointments and other honors.
Volume 31, number 4 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter was published in July/August of 2004. Contents include a list of candidates for the 2005 MLA Board of Directors, the President's column on the future of MLA, a recap of the Academic and Research Libraries Division spring conference on the theme of "Academic Library Values," reports on the symposium "Intellectual Freedom in the Time of Fear," announcement of the appointment of Peter D. Pearson to the Americans for Libraries Council, a report on Great River Regional Library's fundraising initiative, information on the "Letters about Literature" competition, an overview of the African American Registry, and an announcement of the 2004 MLA annual conference in Duluth.
Volume 31, number 5 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter was published in November/December of 2004. Contents include a report on the Minneapolis Public Library's "Library Links!" program for immigrant outreach, the President's column, the minutes of the MLA annual business meeting, application information on the Minnesota Library Association Leadership Institute, a listing of the Minnesota Library Association Foundation Enhancement Grant awards, announcement of the winners of the Berman Award for Social Responsibility in Library Service, registration information for Library Legislative Day, announcement of Minnesota Library Association award winners, a spotlight on the Minnesota Chapter of REFORMA, and a call for submissions, selectors and judges for the Minnesota Book Awards.
Mary Parker (Minitex Associate Director for Reference, 1989 - 2012) and Kristen Mastel at the Try Cool Tools @ Your Library booth at the 2005 Minnesota State Fair, St. Paul, Minnesota
The May/June 2005 issue of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter includes such contents as the Message from the MLA President, a report on the "Libraries and the Patriot Act" conference which was attended by Senator Mark Dayton, the announcement of three Minnesotans who received awards from the American Library Association, a report from the National Library Legislative Day, a report from the Oxford Round Table attended by Kasson Public Library Director Marcia Savela, a call for donations for the Minnesota Library Association Foundation Silent Auction, a report from the Minnesota Library Association Leadership Institute, an announcement that the Minnesota Library Association Foundation will become a permanent sponsor of the Leadership Institute, applilcaiton information for the Minnesota Library Association Diversity Scholarship, announcement of the Library Services and Technology Act grant for the "Every Child Ready to Read @ Your MN LIbrary," an obituary for Pat Christianson of the St. Cloud Public Library and the Great River Regional Library, a call for nominations for the 2005 Minnesota Library Association awards, and a listing of historic MLA award recipients.��
Kevin Lian-Anderson, Jean Silverberg (Dakota County Library), and Sara Ring at the Try Cool Tools @ Your Library exhibit at the 2005 Minnesota State Fair.
Becky Ringwelski, Mark Wilhelmi, Sarah Anderson, and Joy Knoll at the Try Cool Tools @ Your Library exhibit at the Minnesota State Fair, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Video documenting the 5th anniversary celebration of the opening of the James W. Miller Resources Center. Speakers include St. Cloud State president Roy Saigo, Learning Resources and Technology Services dean Kristi Tornquist, and former Learning Resources Dean John Berling. Unveiled at the ceremony were granite plaques honoring former St. Cloud State library deans.
Group photograph of Minitex Director Bill DeJohn (1984-2012) receiving the President's Award, with University of Minnesota President Robert Bruininks (2002 - 2011) and Dr. Pete Magee.
Beth Chekola scanning an article for interlibrary loan that goes out via email to a participating library in Elmer Andersen Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
In this interview, Claire Faust talks about the changes he observed at Wilson Campus School from 1962-1977, different students that went through Wilson, and what he did after his time at Wilson. This oral history interview was conducted as part of the Wilson Campus School Oral History Project conducted by the Southern Minnesota Historical Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Wilson Campus School was a lab school for the college.
Contributing Institution:
University Archives and Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Lee Gresser was the first director and employee of Hennepin Technical College. He, the District 287 Board (made up of 15 individual suburban school districts), and Richard Emery were instrumental in lobbying for a suburban vocational-technical school, buying land, deciding which programs to offer, and who to hire to teach the programs. Lee was interviewed by Joyce Randall Senechal. Also present in the room were Carole Carlson and Marty Patterson.
In this interview, Jodi Orchard talks about her classes at Wilson Campus School, her trips to Mexico, and what she has done since graduating high school. This oral history interview was conducted as part of the Wilson Campus School Oral History Project conducted by the Southern Minnesota Historical Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Wilson Campus School was a lab school for the college.
Contributing Institution:
University Archives and Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato
In this interview, Cathy Colby talks about attending Wilson Campus School, the activities she was involved in, and what she has done since Wilson closed in 1977. This oral history interview was conducted as part of the Wilson Campus School Oral History Project conducted by the Southern Minnesota Historical Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Wilson Campus School was a lab school for the college.
Contributing Institution:
University Archives and Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato
In this interview, Kirsten Riehle talks about her time at Wilson Campus School, what she did after Wilson, and what her thoughts are about the experience today. This oral history interview was conducted as part of the Wilson Campus School Oral History Project conducted by the Southern Minnesota Historical Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Wilson Campus School was a lab school for the college.
Contributing Institution:
University Archives and Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato
In this interview, Joan Struck talks about her experience at Wilson Campus School before and after the changes made in 1968, things she remembered from going to Wilson and what she has done since she graduated from Wilson. This oral history interview was conducted as part of the Wilson Campus School Oral History Project conducted by the Southern Minnesota Historical Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Wilson Campus School was a lab school for the college.
Contributing Institution:
University Archives and Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato
In this interview, Janet Albrecht talks about being a parent of students at the school, different activities that her daughters participated in, and what she thought of the school. This oral history interview was conducted as part of the Wilson Campus School Oral History Project conducted by the Southern Minnesota Historical Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Wilson Campus School was a lab school for the college.
Contributing Institution:
University Archives and Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato
In this interview, Lynn Russ talks about sports at Wilson Campus School, the newly formed women's sports, what her daily life was like at Wilson and what she did after the school closed. This oral history interview was conducted as part of the Wilson Campus School Oral History Project conducted by the Southern Minnesota Historical Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Wilson Campus School was a lab school for the college.
Contributing Institution:
University Archives and Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato
In this interview, Gene Broughten talks about his time at Wilson Campus School, the changes that happened in 1968, and what he did after Wilson closed. This oral history interview was conducted as part of the Wilson Campus School Oral History Project conducted by the Southern Minnesota Historical Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Wilson Campus School was a lab school for the college.
Contributing Institution:
University Archives and Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato
In this interview, Mark Kiecker talks about his experience at Wilson Campus School, before and after the change, the classes and teachers he remembers, and his life after Wilson. This oral history interview was conducted as part of the Wilson Campus School Oral History Project conducted by the Southern Minnesota Historical Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Wilson Campus School was a lab school for the college.
Contributing Institution:
University Archives and Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato
In this interview, Gene Biewen talks about coaching at Wilson Campus School, the changes that Don Glines implemented, and what he did after the school closed. This oral history interview was conducted as part of the Wilson Campus School Oral History Project conducted by the Southern Minnesota Historical Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Wilson Campus School was a lab school for the college.
Contributing Institution:
University Archives and Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato
In this interview, Mark Schuck talks about being a student teacher at Wilson Campus School, the students he worked with and what he did after Wilson. This oral history interview was conducted as part of the Wilson Campus School Oral History Project conducted by the Southern Minnesota Historical Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Wilson Campus School was a lab school for the college.
Contributing Institution:
University Archives and Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato
In this interview, Brenda Boyer talks about being a student at Wilson Campus School after the changes that took place in 1968, her favorite memories, and what she did after she graduated from Wilson. This oral history interview was conducted as part of the Wilson Campus School Oral History Project conducted by the Southern Minnesota Historical Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Wilson Campus School was a lab school for the college.
Contributing Institution:
University Archives and Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato
In this interview, Joel Jensen talks about what it was like at Wilson after the changed format, his classes, and his life after Wilson. This oral history interview was conducted as part of the Wilson Campus School Oral History Project conducted by the Southern Minnesota Historical Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Wilson Campus School was a lab school for the college.
Contributing Institution:
University Archives and Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato
In this interview, Orville Jensen talks about where he taught before joining the staff at Wilson Campus School, his time at Wilson, and what he did after the school closed. This oral history interview was conducted as part of the Wilson Campus School Oral History Project conducted by the Southern Minnesota Historical Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Wilson Campus School was a lab school for the college.
Contributing Institution:
University Archives and Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato
In this interview, Hilja Karvonen talks about what she did before she taught at Wilson Campus School, her experience at Wilson, and what she did after Wilson. This oral history interview was conducted as part of the Wilson Campus School Oral History Project conducted by the Southern Minnesota Historical Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Wilson Campus School was a lab school for the college.
Contributing Institution:
University Archives and Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Promotional video created to give prospective students and often their parents a view regarding St. Cloud State's academic programs, student activities, faculty, and facilities.
