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Get an Inside Look at Amigos Continuing Education Newsletter
The June 12 issue of Continued, Amigos' Continuing Education newsletter, is here! Explore the latest courses, events, and resources for library staff, including:
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Navigating the Research Data Management Conundrum, an Amigos Community Conversation
As the volume and complexity of research data output continues to increase, so do the intricacies of managing, sharing, and securing this data. Libraries can play a central role in research support, but their efforts can feel especially challenging when facing significant budgetary and capacity constraints.
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Call for panelists – The Hive: Tips and Tricks for Using Generative AI
Amigos Library Services invites proposals for panelists for the inaugural Hive: Tips and Tricks for Using Generative AI on Monday, September 22nd, from 1:30-2:30 pm CT. Panelists will present the tips and tricks they have found to harness the transformative power of generative AI.
Possible topics include:
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Empowering Staff to Advocate and Guide the Library’s Story
Many things can get in the way of marketing the library or library services, but a powerful story can break through the noise. Chris Boivin will show participants how to apply an established marketing methodology to create a library story that boosts your reach. Learn to utilize word-of-mouth marketing that centers patron success while also empowering staff to guide the library’s story.
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Enhance Metadata Management Skills This Summer
Summer is an ideal time for library staff to sharpen their skills and explore tools. Through Amigos Library Services, staff can spend time learning about tools designed to clean up messy data, how to do more with MARC records, or pick up some programming language basics.
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Amigos Live Online Courses Are Now Free for Members
During last week's Annual Membership Meeting, Amigos announced one of its largest investments in member benefits. Beginning in June, Live Online sessions will be added to the list of continuing education offerings provided as a free benefit of membership. This addition encompasses all single- and multi-part sessions focused on various practical and specialized skills.
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Amigos Annual Member Conference Recap
On May 14, 2025, Amigos Library Services hosted "Our Present. Our Futures. The Amigos Member Conference 2025," bringing together library professionals and several students from across the region for a day of learning, inspiration, and connection.
Learn to Identify and Lower Barriers to Website Accessibility in May 8th Course
Websites are accessible when all visitors—regardless of abilities or impairments—can access the information presented.
Register for April Library Management Course to Conquer Challenges of Motivating & Retaining Employees
Libraries are facing unprecedented challenges in attracting, developing, and retaining talented staff. Now more than ever, managers and leaders must create a positive workplace culture, offer a strategic vision, and foster communication to motivate and retain library staff.
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Conference Recording Available for "Collections Reflect Communities"
If you missed the April 10, 2025, Amigos Online Conference "Collections Reflect Communities", there is still a chance to explore the ways that libraries represent their communities through collections and technical services practices.