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After-Mouse’s Play Touch Table Continues to Gain Popularity

Amigos vendor After-mouse welcomes Commack Public Library as the newest to add one of their popular Play Touch Tables to their library. Commack Public joins twenty-two other Long Island libraries with even more launches planned. Commack Youth Services Librarian Joanne Browning shared that feedback from young patrons and parents has been terrific.

Know & Go: Conducting Effective Meetings

Meetings are a weekly – sometimes daily – ritual for many library administrators and staff. Learning to lead and participate effectively in meetings results in better preparation to get the most out of your time.

Introduction to Archival Practice

Gain an overview of archival practice by learning how to work with collections, describe and organize archival materials, and create a basic finding aid.

Welcome! Amigos Cataloging & Metadata Trainer Andrea Cox

Amigos welcomes Andrea Cox as the newest addition to the team, stepping into the position of Cataloging and Metadata Trainer. Andrea was asked to share a little about herself with Amigos members and here is what she replied.

Amigos Library Services Invites Nominations for Board of Directors

The Amigos Nominating Committee is accepting nominations from individuals interested in serving on the Amigos Board of Directors. The 2023 election ballot, sent to members in April, will include candidates for four positions on the board – three board of directors positions for representatives from member institutions and one board of directors position for an independent representative.

Library Support and Services for First-Generation College Students

College students who are the first in their families to attend college are collectively called first-generation college students. According to the US Department of Education, only 24 percent of first-generation students graduate with a bachelor’s degree compared to 68 percent of students whose parents are college graduates.

Introduction to Scholarly Metrics

Scholarly metrics is a rapidly evolving area of scholarly communication. Attendees will grasp an introductory overview of bibliometric indicators, citation-based metrics, and altmetrics.