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Demco offers smart, library-friendly solutions for one of the most overlooked (but busiest) parts of collection presentation: spine labels and color-coding.

Project MUSE has announced the launch of the Hopkins Book Collection for their 2026 frontlist. Exclusively offered only through Project MUSE, the Hopkins Book Collection offers low administrative overhead and seamless delivery of content directly to your library.

Amigos Library Services is pleased to continue its long-standing partnership with BioOne, a leading publisher of critical research in the biological, ecological, and environmental sciences.

Amigos is proud to offer all Live Online courses free to members, making professional development more accessible than ever. This benefit covers single- and multi-part courses, Know & Go sessions, Online Conferences, and more. 

Registration is now open for Practical Paths to the AI-Enhanced Library, the online conference which will explore how libraries are putting AI into action through real-world projects, collaborations, and service innovations.

Join Amigos Library Services for two AI focused events this Fall:  

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.