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For Amigos vendor partner Bibliotele, March represents more than a changing of seasons – it connects several international observances that resonate deeply with libraries as spaces for culture, dialogue, and shared memory.

The Amigos Nominating Committee has announced the slate of candidates for election in May to the Board of Directors. Candidate and voting information will be sent to the designated Voting Representatives of member institutions as part of an upcoming Call to Meeting. 

In preparation for the upcoming Amigos Board of Directors election, Amigos is testing email addresses to ensure that voting materials will be properly received by each member institution. A message will be sent to the email address on file for each member institution’s Voting Representative.

Amigos invites members to share their expertise and experience at the 2026 Amigos Member Conference, themed "The Ways We Thrive." This year’s conference celebrates the innovation, adaptability, and resilience that define libraries today. 

No one wants workplace conflicts or performance issues, but a big part of a manager's job is addressing personnel issues when they arise. Administering effective performance improvement plans can make a difference in the likelihood of repeated mistakes, maintaining staff morale, and improving overall performance.

Join us for two exclusive in-person workshops hosted at the Austin Public Library. Each workshop requires a separate registration. Please note that these in-person workshops are only available to Amigos members. 

Book Repair Basics (In-Person, Austin, Texas) – April 29 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Libraries are continually finding new ways to support staff with diverse cognitive, sensory, and workplace needs, and our next Community Conversation will offer practical guidance to strengthen inclusion in your own environment. On Wednesday, April 9, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

The latest edition of Continued, the Amigos continuing education ne

Springshare is offering sessions on creating great content for LibGuides, LibConnect Pro, LibSites, and Incident and Issue Tracking – perfect for all levels of users looking for inspiration to make the most of their guides, emails, and websites. Take some time to learn with them this Spring.

A new BioOne Vista research collection focused on pharmacology & toxicology, highlighting research that drives veterinary medicine and protects Earth’s ecosystems is available and free to read through April 15, 2026.

San Jacinto College (SJC) has launched its new digital archive using Amigos Library Services' (Amigos) Digital Repository Service.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Digital Accessibility in Libraries, held on February 25.

Amigos free-for-members continuing education classes through June are now on the schedule, with many courses already open for registration.

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 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.

HeinOnline, a recently added Amigos MDS vendor, has introduced four significant databases that expand access to historical, legal, and governmental information.