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Use End of Year Funds on Discounted Resources from Amigos

As the fiscal year winds down for many, now is the perfect time for libraries to make the most of remaining funds while saving money in the process. Amigos Member Discount Services (MDS) connects libraries with trusted vendors, exclusive discounts, and hassle-free purchasing, helping stretch their budgets further. 

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Ambrose Video Announces New Content and No Price Increase for 2025

Ambrose Video Publishing, Inc. is keeping 2025 pricing steady, meaning no price increases for Amigos members. The publisher continues to expand its Genius Music and Dance collection with the upcoming release of Genius of European Ethnic Dance in America, a five-part series debuting this year.

St. Louis County Library Wins Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize

St. Louis County Library (SLCL) recently won the 2025 Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize in recognition of its outstanding collaboration with local government and the community, awarded by Library Journal. The award, presented in partnership with the Gerald M. Kline Family Foundation, includes a $250,000 grant and a feature in LJ’s February issue.

In-Person Book Repair Basics Training Available in Dallas, April 24

Amigos is pleased to offer a hands-on introduction and overview to help library staff maintain their circulating hardcover book collection. Preservation expert Rebecca Elder will guide attendees through repair techniques for paper (surface cleaning, mending, tipping in pages) and books (hinge tightening and corner repair) and provide guidance for setting up a repair workspace, understanding book repair terminology, and engaging a conservator.

Missed The People-Powered Library Online Conference? Register for the recording!

If you missed the February 12, 2025, online conference, "The People-Powered Library Online Conference", there's still a chance to view the sessions by registering for the recording. Beginning with the opening keynote "Libraries Work Because We Do: Nurturing Workplace Culture and Work-Life Balance in Libraries" presented by Lessa Kananiʻopua Pelayo-Lozada, Acting Director for the Glendale Public Library in Southern California and the 2022-23 President of the American Library Association, the conference also included several concurrent sessions on a variety of topics that explored the ways libraries nurture and grow their staff and teams.

Navigating to the Amigos Job Bank on the Redesigned Website

With the launch of the redesigned Amigos Library Services website, some familiar links have been relocated to improve functionality and accessibility. Below are screenshots and a quick-reference guide to help with navigating to and using the Amigos Library Services Job Bank.

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 2025 election ballot, to be 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.