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Electronic Resource Management: Micro-Credentialing & Capstone Project Registration Now Open

Whether you are new to electronic resources management (ERM) or want to learn how to handle electronic resources efficiently and effectively, this upcoming 3-course certificate program will introduce you to the fundamentals of ERM. Learn how to acquire, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot access to electronic resources – and develop strategies to assess and preserve these resources for your library.
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Discover Top Library Picks from Demco’s Customer Council

Looking for ways to elevate your library or learning environment? Amigos vendor partner Demco partners with library and education professionals to develop innovative, practical solutions—and their Customer Council members recently shared their favorite finds from Demco's ever-growing catalog.

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Exclusive Bloomsbury Webinar and Discount for Amigos Members

Amigos Library Services is pleased to announce an exclusive webinar and special 25% discount from vendor partner Bloomsbury for Amigos members. The free webinar will provide an overview of three incredible resources: the Jessica Kingsley Publishers Library, Bloomsbury Video Library, and Bloomsbury Visual Arts. 

Courier Winter Holiday 2024 Schedule

While the Amigos offices are closed December 24, 2024, through January 1, 2025, Trans-Amigos Express (TAE) staff will be monitoring courier email from December 26 through 31st.

Expand Minds, Fuel Curiosity, Stay Informed with The New York Times

Through Amigos, academic and higher education libraries can access discounted subscriptions to The New York Times, providing their students, faculty, and researchers with unparalleled access to the insights and perspectives that matter most. In an era where information is abundant, but accuracy isn’t always guaranteed, The New York Times stands out as a trusted source of thoughtful, fact-based world-class journalism. Since 1851, the news outlet has been shaping informed global citizens with its commitment to truth and excellence in reporting.
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Support Open Access With DOAJ’s Support Model for Libraries

Amigos Library Services is reaching out to remind members of our partnership with the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ).  DOAJ is the trusted directory dedicated to indexing high-quality Open Access journals and plays a pivotal role in the scholarly community.  Many libraries use DOAJ’s metadata in their systems to provide users with access to trustworthy journals or to provide advice on where to publish.

Amigos Member Discount Services Continues Work in ConsortiaManager

Since transitioning to ConsortiaManager, Amigos Member Discount Services (MDS) staff members have diligently uploaded licensing information and subscription notes into the platform. This ongoing effort ensures that license agreements remain accurate and up to date. A widely used commercial tool for consortia worldwide, ConsortiaManager provides many benefits to Amigos members. These include improved data management, enhanced reporting capabilities, and expanded opportunities for members to access and engage with their subscription information.

Congratulations to Metadata Management Tools Micro-Credential Recipients

Congratulations to the six recipients of Amigos’ Metadata Management Tools Micro-Credential. These individuals completed the three courses in the Metadata Management Tools series (Introduction to MarcEdit; Introduction to OpenRefine; and Programming with Python and PyMARC) and a capstone project to demonstrate their mastery of the series’ concepts.