About the Multitypes  

Minnesota's Multitypes

The seven multicounty multitype library systems provide critical links between the academic, public, school and special libraries in the state.

Each multitype system responds to the needs of the libraries in its region by providing support services. Key areas in which these systems provide efficient, cost effective services include: consulting; communication; sharing of resources across all types of libraries; ongoing opportunities for professional and staff development; and assistance with strategic planning.

 

To learn more about the individual multitypes, click below:

 

 
News & Highlights  

What are Minnesota's multitypes up to now?

We're hard at work coming up with new Things for MORE Things On a Stick, which will debut January 20, 2009. 

Take a look at some of the blogs from 23 Things On a Stick:

Adventures of a Knowledge Nomad

Special & Rare On a Stick

Suchy's 23 Sticks

 
   
Other Goings-On  

Upcoming Events and Programs


23 Things: Better Than a Deep Fried Twinkie

November @ MLA Annual Conference, Bloomington
Do you love all the delectable attractions on a stick in Minnesota? 23 Things on a Stick: A Library Learning 2.0 Program has introduced over 1,000 participants to fascinating Web 2.0 tools. In this session, participants from a variety of libraries will share how they use the Web 2.0 tools they found while exploring and experimenting with this online-learning experience. Learn how you too, can enhance your library's services using these tools. Plus a sneak preview of the next On a Stick program! The 23 Things program is sponsored by the Minnesota multicounty, multitype library systems.


23 Things Party On a Stick: Social Networking in Real Life

November 19, 7:30pm @ MLA Annual Conference, Bloomington
Come as you are, or as your avatar! Eat dessert on a stick, meet fellow bloggers, enjoy blog show-n-tell, and so some social networking. All conference attendees are welcome. Look for signs directing you to the Sheraton suite where the party is!

Tim Spaulding, LibraryThing

MLA Annual Conference, Bloomington
The multitypes are bringing Tim Spaulding, founder and guru of LibraryThing (Thing 14 in 23 Things On a Stick) as a keynote speaker at the Minnesota Library Association Annual Conference. Don't miss Tim's talk on LibraryThing for Libraries, tagging, and more.


More Things On a Stick!

January 2009 (dates to be announced)

Where's Thing 24?! In answer to this question and the great response to 23 Things On a Stick, the multitypes announce MORE Things On a Stick! There will more great tools to learn, a new format, and opportunities to connect. More Things On a Stick will debut in early 2009, so watch for more information!