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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

The first four volumes of the Encyclopedia of Camps & Ghettos, 1933–1945 (ECG), published by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, are now available online in a fully searchable, open access digital format.

With fall just around the corner, this is a great time to refresh skills and invest in professional growth and development. The Fall Continuing Education schedule offers a diverse selection of workshops, trainings, and conversations designed to support staff across all types of libraries.