ResourcesLearning Support : 
MDE E-mail Updates
Resources
Answers the question - Where can I find information? - including important documents and publications for libraries, electronic resources, links to licensed databases and other recommended links.
MnLINK (Minnesota Library Information Network)
Minnesota Digital Library - Minnesota Reflections
Debra S. Fish Early Childhood Resource Library - The mission of Resources for Child Caring is to advance quality care and education of children in their crucial early years.
Links to third-party sites are provided as a service to Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Website visitors. See our disclaimer regarding these sites in our copyright information linked at the bottom of this page.
Electronic Library of Minnesota (ELM)
Electronic Library for Minnesota (ELM) is a Web-based virtual library containing online magazines, newspapers, journal articles, and information from encyclopedias, almanacs, directories, and other resources. ELM is a compilation of thorough and accurate information that is easily accessible. It is jointly funded with state dollars through State Library Services, a Division of the Minnesota Department of Education, and MINITEX/Higher Education Services.
Libraries - Maps
Current geographical maps and administrative informational data for the Minnesota Regional Public Library Systems and the Minnesota Multicounty Multitype Library Cooperation Systems.
Minnesota Regional Public Library Systems
 322Kb (9/24/07)
|
|
| Map highlighting the twelve Regional Public Library Systems in Minnesota including contact information. Revised September 2007 | |
|
MN Multitype Multicounty Library Cooperative System MAP
2Mb (11/27/07)
|
|
| Map highlighting the seven Multitype System regions in Minnesota to include contact information | |
Publications
Publications relating to the public library community and school media centers/libraries detailing standards, joint location libraries, and resource sharing.
|
Handbook for The Use of Minnesota Public Library Standards (rev. 1999)
638Kb (7/29/05)
|
|
| Standards for Minnesota Public Libraries was designed to set minimum standards for public libraries in Minnesota and to aid public libraries and regional public library systems in planning and development. | |
|
Jointly Operated School & Public Library Services in the Same Location
376Kb (7/29/05)
|
|
| CO-LOCATION: A Guide to Community-Based Library Services | |
|
Minnesota Public Library Trustee Handbook
1Mb (7/29/05)
|
|
| This handbook is designed to provide information needed by trustees to perform their roles and responsibilities in bringing quality library services to their communities and areas in a cost-effective manner. | |
|
Resource Sharing Among Minnesota Libraries
5Mb (7/29/05)
|
|
| Inter-library Delivery Services Structure, Costs, and Current/Future Funding. A Study on the Demand for Delivery | |
|
Selecting a Library Director (rev. 1998)
602Kb (7/29/05)
|
|
| A Workbook for Members of a Selection Committee. | |
|
Standards for Minnesota Public Libraries: Essential, Enhanced, Excellent (1996)
330Kb (7/29/05)
|
|
| This document was written to replace the 1988 Public Library Goals for Minnesota. | |