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State Library Services

The Minnesota State Library Agency is a division of the Minnesota Department of Education. The state library provides leadership and support to the Minnesota library community in planning, developing, and implementing high-quality library and information services statewide.  State Library Services administers federal and state grants-in-aid programs for libraries and schools.

Library Journal Rates Eight Minnesota Libraries As Exemplary

Library Journal has released the first annual LJ Index of Public Library Service. Eight Minnesota libraries were given an exemplary rating, as measured by total expenditures, visits, circulation, public Internet computer usage and program attendance. The libraries are located in Bayport, Coleraine, Edgerton, Ely, Grand Marais, Hennepin County, Pelican Rapids and Saint Paul. View the LJ Index Report at Library Journal.com.

The Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library

This statewide public library service is availbale to eligible Minnesotans who cannot read standard print materials because of a visual, physical or reading disability. The library is located in Faribault, Minnesota. Remote services are provided statewide for qualified users via telephone or electronic mail. Services are available to the public Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. See Related Links to visit the Library's Webpage.

Cool Tool @ Your Library: The Research Project Calculator

Help students jump-start their research! Minnesota high school students can now benefit from another Cool Tool @ Your Library: The Research Project Calculator. This tool assists students in breaking their research process into manageable steps. Based on the research process emphasized in the Minnesota Educational Media Organization (MEMO) Information and Technology Literacy Standards, this new online calculator assists high school students in breaking their research process into five logical steps: Question, Gather, Conclude, Communication and Evaluate. The Research Project Calculator is located on the Electronic Library for Minnesota Website under Related Links.

2008-2011 Technology Planning Guide Available for Minnesota Schools

A Technology Planning Guide is available that outlines criteria school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools and public libraries submit a plan to MDE for review and approval. View Planning Guide.

School Libraries/Media Centers Have Positive Impact On Student Achievement!

Twenty years of nationally recognized research demonstrates that quality school library media center programs support a strong educational system and promote higher student test scores. Visit the Library Statistics page for specific information.