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Ready to strengthen your library’s acquisitions process? Join award-winning librarian and educator Elizabeth J. Szkirpan on December 4 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Central for Introduction to Library Acquisitions, an engaging session that demystifies one of the most vital areas of library operations.

Amigos vendor partner Demco offers a variety of resources to help libraries move smoothly to in-house book processing and members can enjoy 25% off select items through the end of October. View the links below to explore book processing supplies.  

Amigos Library Services is sponsoring three complimentary registrations for the online program of the 21st Annual ER&L Conference as part of its commitment to supporting libraries and library staff. 
 

This October, our Know & Go series brings you four fast-paced learning sessions designed for busy library staff. Each session is just one hour, packed with practical takeaways that can be used right away. Whether a frontline staff member, supervisor, or library director, these sessions offer something for everyone in the field.  

Build your metadata expertise through this comprehensive 4-course micro-credentialing series. Each course is designed to deepen your understanding of metadata functions, standards, and relationships.

Amigos vendor partner Bloomsbury Publishing, through its growing Methuen Drama imprint, is opening doors to world theatre with an ever-growing catalogue of plays in translation.

As a result of high demand, an afternoon session (1:00-4:00 pm) has been added to the schedule for the in-person book repair training offered on October 22, 2025, in Independence, Missouri. 

Amigos Library Services invites proposals from staff at member libraries and the wider library community for individual or panel sessions at its upcoming online conference, Practical Paths to the AI-Enhanced Library, on December 10, 2025.&nb

The next Amigos Community Conversation, Recognizing and Cultivating In-House Talent, takes place on Wednesday, October 2nd at 1:00 pm Central. This session will highlight how libraries can identify and grow the talent already within their organizations. 

If you missed last week's online conference focused on ways the library makes itself indispensable to communities of all kinds, there is still a chance to view the sessions by registering for the recording. 

Independent, educational publisher Schlager Group is pleased to announce several new additions to their Essential Primary Sources collection on the Schlager Digital Library.

Amigos is pleased to welcome Bibliotele as a new vendor partner to its Member Discount Services. Bibliotele is the first streaming and live programming platform created specifically for libraries to serve their Spanish-speaking communities.

Backstage Library Works is offering a special discount to Amigos members through the end of the year for digitization of 35 mm microfilm (their Reel Deal service).

Morningstar is presenting Amigos member libraries with a special offer: Get 3 months free (15 months for the price of a 12-month subscription) plus 15% off list prices on the Morningstar Investing Center database.

If you missed LexisNexis’ "The Importance of Interdisciplinary Research Tools and Responsible AI," view the recording to explore AI's impact on literacy, the transformative power of combining reliable data with ethical AI practices, and how to best prepare today’s students to become tomorrow’s le