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Conference, Visits

Visit to the Andersen Horticultural Library (and ARLD Day 2018!)

Last Friday I had the chance to present at ARLD Day 2018 which took place at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. I really enjoyed meeting lots of academic librarians, chatting about podcasting, and attending sessions.

Great presentation on the MN Reflections Primary Source Sets

It was a fun and informative day that got even better when I discovered there was a library onsite! The Andersen Horticultural Library is actually the largest horticultural research library in the Upper Midwest and provides resources for gardeners, floral designers, landscapers, or anyone interested in Minnesota’s natural history. Browse their digital collections here.

Upon entering the library, you are greeted by a beautiful workspace across from a librarian’s desk, perfect if users need questions answered or help with research! (There were a few people quietly working and I didn’t want to interrupt them, so no picture of this space, sorry!)

Go through another door and you are greeted by gorgeous tables and furniture that provide inviting spaces for researchers and readers! (A fellow conference attendee clued me in that this furniture is pretty famous and a big draw to visitors!)

 

 

 

There was a great section for children’s books, with kid-sized tables and chairs and an inviting selection of books within easy access! And it was awesome to see the library advertising their weekly storytime.

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The library was full of interesting resources for those conducting research, or anyone just interested in plants, gardens, or other outdoor topics. There was a computer to search the collection, a gorgeous book of natural artwork, periodicals, and an entire back room packed with exciting materials!

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After enjoying the library I kept exploring, and found the Conservatory, full of wonderful blooming flowers, and also enjoyed the exhibit Origami in the Garden. Not much was blooming outside yet but I was so encouraged to see the little hints of color coming through the ground!

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ARLD Day 2018 was so much fun, and it was fantastic to visit the Andersen Horticultural Library! If you have a chance to stop by and visit the MN Landscape Arboretum, I definitely encourage you to do so!

Conference

Let’s Build Together: Minnesota Librarians Implementing the ACRL Information Literacy Framework

ARLD Day Pre-Conference Workshop

When: 4/27/2017, 1-5pm

Where: Maplewood Public Library, Community Program Room

Description: Unsure about how to move ahead with the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy at your institution? Join the Minnesota Library Association Instruction Roundtable (IRT) for an interactive workshop designed to help you plan the next steps for your instruction program or individual teaching practice. This workshop is an opportunity to learn more about the rationale and philosophy behind the Framework, draw from the frames to develop student learning outcomes and assessment tools, discuss using the Framework for faculty outreach, and find out how other Minnesota librarians are putting the Framework into practice. After the workshop, attendees will be invited to participate in IRT’s ACRL Framework “23 Things” online program, an opportunity to utilize and implement the Framework through readings and activities while sharing your progress with colleagues across Minnesota.
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Academic, General

Gear Up for ARLD Day 2015!

640px-Clock_CogsMark your calendars – ARLD Day is coming up!  The event takes place on Friday, April 24, 2015 from 8:30 AM until 4:00 PM.  This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow librarians, share ideas, and explore new ones.  And it’s close to home – at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska.  This year’s keynote speaker is Stephanie Davis-Kahl, the Scholarly Communications Librarian and Associate Professor at Illinois Wesleyan University.  The event is hosted by the Academic and Research Libraries Division of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA).

Click here for more information about the event (including proposal submissions, registration, and Stephanie Davis-Kahl).

For more events like ARLD Day, check out our Events/Initiatives page.

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Academic, General

ARLD Day is Coming!

TwitterWords. mrsdkrebsMark your calendars; ARLD Day is coming soon!  Join us on April 25, 2014 as we explore The Creative Library.  This annual gathering is hosted by the Minnesota Library Association’s Academic and Research Libraries Division.

Our keynote speaker, Barry Kudrowitz, is Assistant Professor of Product Design at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.  He is a designer, teacher, author, artist, and musician: a real Renaissance man.  He wowed MILE attendees with his presentation on innovation, and plans to engage us with the interaction of observation, problem finding, and the innovative process.  See his website at http://www.wonderbarry.com/main.html.

Look for ARLD’s call for conference session proposals, in both full-length and “lightning round” formats.  We will be calling for submissions on a variety of topics such as: Maker spaces, community partnerships, creative collaborations, learning commons, innovations in collection development, teaching and learning, mobility and e-learning, reference and outreach, assessment and impact, innovation through social media, and marketing and promotion.

In addition we are seeking nominations for the Innovator’s Award which recognizes librarians or project teams who have made an outstanding recent contribution to advance the mission of an academic library in Minnesota.  More information and the nomination form are available at http://www.mnlibraryassociation.org/awards/minnesota-academic-innovators-award.

We hope you will be able to join us on April 25, 2014, at the beautiful University of Minnesota Arboretum in Chanhassen. Registration information will be available in March.  It’s a great opportunity to share ideas, connect with colleagues, and explore new ideas for your library.

Randi Madisen

ARLD Communications Officer

Century College Library

3300 Century Ave. N.

White Bear Lake, MN 55110

651-779-3292