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Metronet Scholarships
Metronet has scholarships available to library staff in the seven-county metro area. Click here for the scholarship application and guidelines.

Click here to read about the general Metronet CE Scholarship program open to all members.

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Representatives Needed! Join the Metronet Board!
Metronet is looking for three citizen representatives to join our Governing Board. The citizen representative may not be currently employed in a library (retired librarians are eligible). The Board meets semi-monthly. Click here to download the position details and application form. Position is available now, so please apply ASAP!

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Metronet and MELSA are collaborating to keep Twin Cities library staff up-to-date on library news and activities, staff news, continuing education opportunities, and more. Some news or opportunities will be of interest to staff in all types of libraries; others may be of interest only to those in one type of library.
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Programs & Events

Metronet Wind Downs
Metronet Wind Downs are designed to give library staff a quick introduction to current topics in the library world. Keep checking this space for upcoming sessions.

Do you have an idea or topic for a future Wind Down? Would you like to present a Wind Down? Want to host a Wind Down at your library? Email leann@metronet.lib.mn.us with your ideas.

Next Appy Hour
Wednesday, June 19
4:30-6:30PM
Old Chicago-Roseville
2100 N. Snelling Ave. #64
Roseville, MN 55113
RSVP

Come share your favorite apps and tips & tricks for various devices. Find new fun & useful apps. Or, just come for the networking. This is an informal session. Come when you can, leave when you need to!

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) & BYOD (Buy Your Own Drink) Metronet will provide a round or two of (food) Apps.
Last minute arrivals welcome!


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2013 Camp Read-A-Lot
Find out about this year's Camp - how to register, what books we'll be reading, etc.

Space still available - register now!

Metronet Blogs

Current MILI information
http://metronetmili.pbworks.com/w/page/20821966/FrontPage

Check out MILI blogs for 2008-09:
http://metronetmili.pbwiki.com/MILI+Bloggers

Or look back to MILI blogs from 2007-08:

MILI-Chaska (District 112)
MILI-Minneapolis Public Schools
MILI-St. Paul Public Schools

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