Volume 26, number 3 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter was published May/June 1999. Content includes an overview of web resources, a list MLA officer nominationees, a note from the MLA president, a reminder for the Minnesota Twins Library Day, a call for MLA awards nominations, a discussion of preparation for summer readers, issue 3 of Linking Library Trustees, readers' advisory tips, an announcement of the MLA silent auction, a summary of the 1999 legislative session, the opening of the Minnesota Virtual University (MnVU), and miscellaneous news and notes.
Volume 25, number 2 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter was published March/April 1998. Contents include an article from University of St. Thomas libraries, MLA conference guest speaker announcement, a note from the MLA President, 1998 MLA Board goals, a call for nominations for the Humanitarian Fund Committee and MLA Board, Minnesota Library Association Foundation (MLAF) highlights, an open letter to library directors, MLA/MEMO Legislative Day highlights, an overview of the Laos Library Project, an MLA silent auction announcement, upcoming events, intellectual freedom training news, an overview of the state document depository system, miscellaneous news and notes, and a calendar of events.
Senator Steve Dille listens to testimony during a committee hearing, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Dille, Stephen E.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10146
Senator Dallas Sams speaks in committee, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Sams, Dallas C.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10582
Senator Bob Lessard speaks in committee, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Lessard, Bob B.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10372
Senator David Johnson speaks on the Senate floor, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Johnson, David H.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10285
Senator David Ten Eyck speaks during a committee hearing, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Ten Eyck, David J.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10658
Senator Janet Johnson listens to testimony during a committee hearing, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Johnson, Janet B.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10289
Served in the Minnesota Legislature: House 1975-82 (District 48A); Senate 1983-2000 (District 52). For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: http://www.leg.mn/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=10471
Served in the Minnesota Legislature: Senate 1993-96 (District 55). For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: http://www.leg.mn/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=10095
Senator Kevin Chandler speaks in committee, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Chandler, Kevin M.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10095
Senator Jane Ranum, Senator Fritz Knaak, Senator Pat Pariseau, and Senator Ember Reichgott Junge examine a bill during a Senate floor session, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Knaak, Frederic W.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10330 ; Pariseau, Patricia: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10504 ; Ranum, Jane B.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10550 ; Reichgott Junge, Ember D.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10301
Senator Judy Traub speaks on the floor of the Senate, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Traub, Judy: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10671
Senator Doug Johnson, Senator Steve Morse, and Senator Gene Merriam confer during a Senate floor session, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Johnson, Douglas J.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10288 ; Merriam, Eugene R.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10425 ; Morse, Steven: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10438
Senator Dennis Frederickson, Senator Joanne Benson, and Senator Tom Neuville discuss a bill on the Senate floor, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Benson, Joanne E.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10044 ; Frederickson, Dennis R.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10196 ; Neuville, Thomas M.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10460
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for September 1989 containing a description of upcoming meetings, conferences, exhibits, and classes; an entry form for Fiber Fair; biographies of guild president Carolyn Erickson and guild treasurer Doris Tufte; an update from the Yarn Committee; a list of fiber-related volunteer training sessions at the Science Museum of Minnesota; a list of Minnesota fiber guilds; and a calendar of September classes.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for July 1989 containing a summary of the Guild annual meeting, a description of upcoming workshops; and a calendar of July classes.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for May 1989 containing a letter from the president; descriptions of upcoming members meetings, workshops, lectures, and exhibits; Fibersource and library news; and a calendar of May classes.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for January 1989 containing a letter from the president highlighting activities of guild volunteers; descriptions of upcoming members meetings, workshops, and classes; an update on the library; and a calendar of January classes.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for August 1988 containing survey results regarding Fiber Fair; a reminder of annual dues; a call for a Guild exhibits chairman; descriptions of upcoming members meetings, exhibits, and workshops; and a calendar of August classes.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for July 1988 containing a biography of guild member Charlotte Jirousek; a letter from the president; a call for a Guild exhibits chairman; a draft for a place mat; descriptions of upcoming workshops and members meetings; a book review; and a story about a loom owned by Hilma Bergland.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for June 1988 containing an update of the annual members meeting, ideas from the yarn committee; a description of upcoming conferences, exhibits, lectures, and workshops; a recipe for Finnish Rieska bread; and a calendar of June classes.
Senator Donald Storm speaks on the floor of the Senate, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Storm, Donald A.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10636
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for December 1987, containing descriptions of upcoming members� meetings and study tours, a letter from the editor, a scholarship announcement from the Handweavers Guild of America, a financial report, a list of member benefits, and a calendar of December and January classes.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for January and February 1987, containing descriptions of upcoming classes, lectures, and the January Members Meeting; reports on the November board meeting and on French Gobelin tapestry techniques; a summary of Guild finances; and a calendar of Guild activities.
Senator Randolph Peterson speaks in committee, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Peterson, Randolph W.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10530
Senator Allan Spear at a Judiciary Committee hearing, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Spear, Allan H.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10630
Senator Darril Wegscheid speaks in committee, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Wegscheid, Darril: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10700
Served in the Minnesota Legislature: Senate 1987-92 (District 63); Senate 1993-Present (District 54). For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: http://www.leg.mn/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=10403
Senator John Brandl testifies in committee, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Brandl, John E.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10073
Senator Fritz Knaak confers with Representative Tony Bennett during a committee hearing, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Bennett, Tony L.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10042 ; Knaak, Frederic W.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10330
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for September and October 1986, containing descriptions of upcoming exhibits, workshops, study groups, and the September members meeting; an update on Fiber Fair; a biography of Guild Co-President Carolyn Finegan; directory updates; library news; and a calendar of Guild activities.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for August and September 1986, containing descriptions of upcoming classes, lectures, and workshops; reports on fiber adventures in China and on the Midwest Weavers Conference; and a calendar of Guild activities.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for May and June 1986, containing a summary of the March Board meeting; a biography of board member Mary Paul Even; descriptions of upcoming study groups, workshops, and the May members meeting; articles on mothproofing and on ramie; a book review; a calendar of Guild activities; a flyer and registration form for the Spring Fiber Fair; and additions to the members directory.
Senator Jim Ramstad speaks on the floor of the Senate, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Ramstad, James: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10549
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for October and November 1985, containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, lectures, and exhibits; a list of State Fair winners; and a calendar of events.
First issue of the fifth volume of the ""Minnesota Weaver Quarterly"" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for the fall and winter of 1985 and 1986, containing a note from the editor and a call for contributors for the newsletter; descriptions of upcoming workshops, conferences, classes, and exhibits; book reviews; articles on shuttles, weaving fabric for a coat, and Churro sheep; a report on the Minnesota Federation of Weavers Artists Annual Meeting; and a calendar for December and January.
First issue of the fourth volume of the "Minnesota Weaver Quarterly" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota in the fall of 1984, containing reminders about upcoming study group meetings, and volunteering at Minnesota Germanfest and Fiber Fair; a report, with pictures, on the Midwest Weavers Conference, hosted by the Guild; and descriptions of upcoming workshops, and conferences.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for April and May 1985, containing descriptions of upcoming conferences, workshops, Members Meetings, the Annual Meeting, and study groups; and a calendar.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for March and April 1986, containing descriptions of upcoming classes, meetings, workshops, and a member�s meeting; reports on the library and on the January board meeting; articles on textiles in England and Wales, and on the Intermediate Study Group, a question-and-answer section; and a calendar of Guild activities.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for February and March 1986, containing descriptions of upcoming meetings, exhibits, and a member�s meeting; a report on the Fall Fiber Fair sales; book reviews; and a calendar of Guild activities.
Senator Randy Kamrath speaks on the Senate floor, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Kamrath, Randy P.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10306
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for October and November 1984, containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, study groups, exhibits, and yarn sales; and a monthly calendar.
Senator Keith Langseth, Senator Charlie Berg, and Senator LeRoy Stumpf in a discussion during a committee hearing, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Berg, Charles A.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10045 ; Langseth, Keith L.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10355 ; Stumpf, LeRoy A.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10640
Senator Joe Bertram speaks in committee, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Bertram, Joe Sr.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10055
Senator Gregory Dahl speaks in committee, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Dahl, Gregory L.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10119
Senator Glen Taylor speaks on the floor of the Senate, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Taylor, Glen A.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10657