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Registration is now open for The Flexible Library, Amigos Library Services' online conference taking place September 23, 2026. This one-day virtual event will explore how libraries are embracing flexibility in staffing, programming, and organizational culture to meet evolving community needs.

Amigos members can use their Amigos-provided NISO Library Standards Alliance membership to register for the next NISO training series -- Copyright Essentials: From A to AI, an eight-week virtual training series running from October 1–November 19, 2026.  

The Oxford Research Encyclopedia (ORE) of Sociology, published by Amigos Vendor Partner Oxford Universit

Amigos Vendor Partner BioOne is offering free access to its latest BioOne Vista collection, mangrove ecosystems, through August 15, 2026. This curated collection highlights recent peer-reviewed research focused on one of the world's most important and threatened ecosystems. 

The call for proposals for our next topical online conference, The Flexible Library, remains open until August 12, 2026! The conference will be held online on September 23, 2026.

Looking to improve internal and external communication strategies at your library? Needing practical tips for both serving external customers and solving internal issues? Our upcoming classes in August can help inform your strategies to make sure both your patrons and your staff have the tools and resources they need. 

As an Amigos vendor partner, Bloomsbury continues to expand its digital resources for higher education institutions. This August, Bloomsbury will host two webinars highlighting collections designed to support teaching, learning, and research across a variety of academic disciplines.

Through August 31, 2026, Amigos members can take an additional 10% off any new subscription or new one-time purchase of any of the collections included on the below Bloomsbury platforms. Eligible resources include:  

Launching July 13, the new Trans-Amigos Express (TAE) Courier Hub will give TAE users an efficient and easy starting point for managing their courier activity. The launch of Courier Hub represents an investment in making courier services more transparent, accessible, and user-friendly for library staff.

As an Amigos Library Services vendor partner, Springshare continues to deliver innovative solutions that help libraries enhance services, streamline workflows, and improve the user experience.

Infobase resources are built to strengthen information literacy skills, not just deliver content. With America's 250th anniversary putting fresh focus on U.S.

Amigos is introducing Digital Repository Service Office Hours, a new monthly series designed for libraries and cultural heritage institutions interested in learning more about Hyku, a community-supported digital repository platform for organizations of all types and sizes. 

Save the date, September 23, 2026, for the next Amigos Library Services topical online conference, The Flexible Library. This online conference will include a keynote and a diverse selection of concurrent sessions for learners. Registration opening soon, and - as always - registration will be free for members.

Amigos Library Services invites proposals for panelists for the next session in our educational series, The Hive, taking place on Tuesday, October 29, 2026, from 1–2 pm Central.

Finding qualified candidates for library positions can be challenging, especially when you need to reach professionals with specialized skills and experience. That's where the Amigos Job Bank can help.

Register today to join us for Unlocking the Benefits of Membership in Amigos Library Services on July 23, 2026, 1:00 pm. Whether a long-time member, new staff at a member library, this one-hour session will introduce Amigos' programs and services.