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Minnesota Multitype Library Systems
The seven Minnesota multicounty multitype library systems provide critical links between academic, public, school and special libraries in the state.
Key areas in which these systems provide efficient, cost effective services include: Each multitype system responds to the needs of the librarians in its region by providing support services.
¨ Consulting
¨ Communication
¨ Sharing of Resources Across All Types of Libraries
¨ Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities
¨ Assistance with Strategic Planning
The multicounty multitype library systems have built solid relationships and networks to connect all types of Minnesota libraries.
Multitypes give voice to all libraries regardless of their size or type.
Minnesota’s Legislative Statute 134.351 established the Multitype systems in 1979. State Library Services and School Technology, within the Minnesota Department of Education, administers the pro-gram under the Statute and Rules 3530.2600. State aid appropriations provide the bulk of the funding.
ALS—Arrowhead Library System
Mountain Iron, MN
Phone: 218.741.3840
http://www.arrowhead.lib.mn.us
CMLE—Central Minnesota Libraries Exchange
St. Cloud, MN
Phone: 320.308.2950 / 1.800.657.3796
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Metronet
St. Paul, MN
Phone: 651.646.0475
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NLLN—Northern Lights Library Network
Moorhead, MN
Phone: 218-477-2934
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Prairielands Library Exchange
Marshall, MN
Phone: 507.532.9013 / 1.800.788.6479
SELS—Southeast Library System
Rochester, MN
Phone: 507.288.5513 / 1.800.992.5061
TdSLC—Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative
Mankato, MN
Phone: 507.625.6169
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If not, email mnmultitypes@gmail.com