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Connecting Libraries in Southwest Minnesota
The Southwest Area Multicounty Multitype Interlibrary Exchange, more often referred to as SAMMIE, is one of seven regions in Minnesota established by state law to promote cooperation between all types of libraries. MORE ABOUT SAMMIE | GOVERNANCE
Do You Need a Refresher, or, Are You New to ELM Databases?
Whatever the case, don't miss this opportunity to join your colleagues in learning detailed information on the ELM databases including database content, searching features and techniques, results management and more. This hands-on workshop will include individual and group activities to give you an opportunity to practice and apply the skills you will learn in this session.
Training will be offered Monday, October 11 at the Willmar Public Library AND Wednesday, October 13 at the Slayton Public Library. As in the past, training will be offered in both AM & PM slots. AM runs from 9-12:00 and PM runs from 1-4:00. Register here NOW! Seating is limited. Registration deadline is September 30 2010. Don't forget to share your thoughts on our new website while you're here! We really would enjoy hearing from you. Just click here. Thanks
SAMMIE
...began services in 1979
...serves an 18-county service area in southwestern MN
...has the good fortune to work closely with two Regional Public Library Systems: The Plum Creek Library System
headquartered in Worthington and the Pioneerland Library System headquartered in Willmar
...governance is provided by an exceptional nine member Governing Board
...service development and future direction is provided by the SAMMIE Member Council, a highly dedicated
thoughtful bunch of library devotee's
...teen service growth and project development is provided by the Plum Creek-SAMMIE-Pioneerland (PSP Teen
Co-op Steering Committee
...is always interested in serving new members