February Conference Wrap‑Up and Recordings
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Digital Accessibility in Libraries, held on February 25.
Summer Sessions Now on the Continuing Education Schedule
Amigos free-for-members continuing education classes through June are now on the schedule, with many courses already open for registration.
Over 900 New Videos in Bloom’s Literature from Infobase
This month, Bloom’s Literature, part of Infobase’s long-respected lineup of digital learning resources, received a major content expansion: 963 new films and TV episodes have been added, bringing the collection to over 3,000 full-length productions.
Springshare Introduces Incident and Issue Tracking
Springshare has launched a new tool called Incident and Issue Tracking, designed to help libraries report, organize, and resolve a wide range of internal or patron-facing incidents. Incident and Issue Tracking provides a centralized platform for libraries that need to manage behavioral concerns, facilities problems, technology issues, and more.
Four New HeinOnline Databases Now Available
HeinOnline, a recently added Amigos MDS vendor, has introduced four significant databases that expand access to historical, legal, and governmental information.
Creative Ways to Use Bookmarks in Your Library
Although bookmarks are often viewed as basic placeholders, they can inspire thematic exploration, connect to curriculum, and help spark creative engagement among students and patrons.
BioOne Reaches Major Open Access Milestone for 2026
BioOne’s March 2026 update highlights a transformative achievement for scholarly communication and for libraries that rely on sustainable access to biological, ecological, and environmental research.
Last Chance to Register for Digital Accessibility Conference
With new federal accessibility requirements raising the stakes for digital services, libraries are uniquely positioned to champion equitable access to information. Don’t miss the chance to join us next week for the Amigos online conference, Digital Accessibility in Libraries.
Invite Your Student Workers and Volunteers to Customer Service Basics for Free
Now is a great time to remember that all courses on the Continuing Education Services schedule are free for Amigos members, including student workers and volunteers.
Speakers Announced for March 17 Session on APIs in Libraries
Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) enable libraries to streamline workflows, enhance discovery, and integrate systems in innovative ways—regardless of technical background.
Oxford Research Encyclopedias move to Oxford Academic
With one month remaining before Oxford Research Encyclopedias transition to the Oxford Academic platform, Oxford University Press (OUP) has announced an upgrade to the access control system for several of its online resources to enhance performance and stability.
Updates and New Journals from Project MUSE
Project MUSE has announced they have met the sustainability threshold for another year of Subscribe to Open (S20), resulting in current content from over 100 journals across 28 publishers remaining available open access on the Project MUSE platform for a second year in 2026.