Candidates for election to the Amigos Board of Directors
The Amigos Nominating Committee has announced the slate of candidates for election in May to the Board of Directors. Candidate and voting information will be sent to the designated Voting Representatives of member institutions as part of an upcoming Call to Meeting.
Join us for the Amigos Community Conversation, "By Any Other Name: Belonging and Engagement in Libraries"
In a political climate where terms like diversity, equity, and inclusion face increasing challenges, many institutions have pivoted to new terms like belonging, community engagement, or student development.
Get an Inside Look in Amigos Continuing Education Newsletter in the Lates Issue of Continued!
The March issue of Continued, Amigos’ Continuing Education newsletter, is here! Explore the latest trainings, conferences, and resources for library staff, including:
Conference Keynotes and Schedule Announced for "Collections Reflect Communities." Registration Closing Soon!
For the library to be a living organism it must constantly evolve – adding new materials and resources, pivoting to meet new needs, and changing with its community. Join us for the Amigos Online Conference, "Collections Reflect Communities," on April 10, 2025, and explore the ways that libraries represent their communities through collections and technical services practices.
Experience All of The New York Times with Campus-Wide All Access Subscription
Through Amigos, academic and higher education libraries can access discounted subscriptions to The New York Times, providing their students, faculty, and researchers with unparalleled access to the insights and perspectives that matter most.
Learn How to Create a Collection Development Policy in New April Course
Register for the April 1st course, "Creating a Collection Development Policy" and learn the importance of a collection development policy, what a policy should address, and how to use it to guide library services. A collection development policy is the heart of every great collection.
Submit Your Proposal by April 14 for the Amigos Member Conference 2025
We are seeking insightful presentations from members to share innovative solutions, emerging trends, and forward-thinking strategies that keep libraries essential at the Amigos Member Conference 2025 on Wednesday, May 14.
Mary Schreiber and Wendy Bartlett to Keynote "Collections Reflect Communities" Online Conference
Join us for the Amigos Online Conference, "Collections Reflect Communities," on April 10, 2025. This event will explore how libraries can better represent their communities through collections and technical services practices.
Learn About BioOne's Subscribe to Open Pilot, eBooks, and More in Free Webinar for Amigos Members
For over 25 years, BioOne has supported sustainable scholarly publishing and disseminating high-quality content in the biological, ecological, and environmental sciences to the library community. Their flagship journal aggregation BioOne Complete will introduce a Subscribe to Open pilot in 2026.
Project MUSE Simplifies Process for Subscribers with New Collaboration
Project MUSE now partners with theIPregistry.org to streamline IP address management for library subscribers. This collaboration makes it easier to check, update, and monitor the IPs used for authentication, ensuring seamless access to journal content.
Infobase Launches New AI Focused Video Collection
Amigos vendor Infobase has launched Films On Demand Artificial Intelligence (AI) Streaming Collection, an educational video library that introduces and provides a deeper understanding of the newest technological advances in AI.
Get the Hands-On Practice You Need with Cataloging & Classification Basics 5-Part Course
From MARC bibliographic, and classification and categorization schemas, to basic copy cataloging, and other areas essential to the cataloging department, Amanda Sprochi offers in-depth training in cataloging and classification.
Learn How to Document Step by Step in this March 4 Course (Last chance to register)
Are you in charge of creating documentation for the processes at your library? Do you feel overwhelmed by this task, or like you don't know where to start? Then register today for hands-on learning and practice with "Documenting Your Library's Work".
Save the Date! May 14th is the Amigos Member Conference 2025
How are libraries confronting the present moment while preparing for promising futures? Join us for the Amigos Member Conference 2025 on Wednesday, May 14, where we'll examine libraries' current landscape and future possibilities. This year’s theme of "Our Present.
Registration Open for April Collections Reflect Communities Conference
The Amigos Online Conference, "Collections Reflect Communities" (April 10, 2025), will explore ways libraries represent their communities through collections and technical services practices. Register today to save your seat.
Explore Library Innovation at Computers in Libraries 2025
Computers in Libraries 2025, taking place March 25–27 in Arlington, VA, brings together library professionals to explore the latest in AI, robotics, emerging technologies, and innovative strategies shaping the future of libraries.