Strategic foresight is a set of approaches that help explore, imagine, and anticipate the future in an open but structured way. Dr. Larry Nash White, CEO of INAMACS™ and CEO and President of The Corner Storyteller™, will discuss how strategic foresight can help identify and explore challenges and opportunities that emerge from the signals and drivers of change that shape the future.
Join Amigos Trainer Naomi Gonzales on August 14th for a two-hour session on the fundamentals of web accessibility. Website Accessibility for Everyone is ideal for individuals new to web accessibility or those in need of a refresher.
Reaching a new audience in your library doesn’t have to be intimidating! Join Myriam Hernandez, Senior Librarian at the Fort Worth Public Library, for an informative session focused on bilingual programming for adult learners.
From library programming and presentation skills to strategic planning, Amigos has a variety of engaging Know & Go sessions still to come this summer! These one-hour webinars, held on Monday afternoons from 1:30–2:30 p.m. CT, are led by experts from across the field and designed to help you sharpen your skills and explore new topics.
Amigos welcomes proposals from staff at member libraries and the wider library community, individual or panel sessions for its next online topical conference, Libraries Cultivating Community. The library occupies a unique role, whether in a city, town, or on an academic campus.
The National Institute of Mental Health estimates the prevalence of personality disorders as 9.1% of the adult U.S. population, suggesting that public services staff will likely encounter individuals experiencing some form of personality disorder.
Amigos Library Services invites members to join an exclusive Community Conversation exploring the evolving challenges and opportunities surrounding research data management.
The June 12 issue of Continued, Amigos' Continuing Education newsletter, is here! Explore the latest courses, events, and resources for library staff, including:
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.
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: