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The Kansas Library Association (KLA) has partnered with Amigos for professional association management services beginning with the 2026 fiscal year (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026). This transition follows the retirement of longtime Executive Secretary Dawn Krause.

The rise of social media has transformed the way individuals interact with each other and the world around them, and its impacts are felt across every aspect of society.  Oxford’s Social Media in Society and Culture Intersection Collection is now available as part of the new Oxford Intersections series.

PolicyMap offers easy-to-use online mapping with data on demographics, real estate, health, jobs and more in communities across the US.

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.

Join LexisNexis for "The Importance of Interdisciplinary Research Tools and Responsible AI," a webinar where they will 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 leaders.

Amigos Library Services is pleased to welcome HeinOnline as its newest vendor partner through the Member Discount Services program.

A new quarterly educational series, called The Hive, is launching at Amigos Library Services in September. The 60-minute sessions offer multiple speakers the opportunity to share their ideas, concepts, and best practices on a proposed topic. Hive panelists will speak for 8 minutes each, followed by Q&A for the individual panelists.

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:

In an age of self-service kiosks and automated returns, the circulation desk remains a vital point of connection in libraries. More than just a place to check out materials, it serves as a hub for customer service, relationship-building, and community engagement.