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.
The 60-minute sessions offer multiple speakers the opportunity to share their ideas, concepts, and best practices on a proposed topic. Hive speakers will present brief 8-minute sessions followed by Q&A for the individual panelists. The Hive is designed to feature speakers from across the Amigos membership who want to share their best tips and tricks on the selected topic.
Panelists will present the tips and tricks they have found to harness the transformative power of generative AI. Possible topics include:
Strategic planning helped libraries navigate the past. Strategic foresight will help them shape the future. Strategic foresight builds on the strategic planning foundation to identify what is coming next, prepare for uncertainty, and lead with purpose. The foresight journey begins by learning the tools, mindsets, and practical steps to help libraries embrace uncertainty, anticipate disruption, and equip them to lead change in their institutions and communities.
Many things can get in the way of marketing the library or library services, but a powerful story can break through the noise. Chris Boivin will show participants how to apply an established marketing methodology to create a library story that boosts your reach. Learn to utilize word-of-mouth marketing that centers patron success while also empowering staff to guide the library’s story.
Summer is an ideal time for library staff to sharpen their skills and explore tools. Through Amigos Library Services, staff can spend time learning about tools designed to clean up messy data, how to do more with MARC records, or pick up some programming language basics.
Amigos is closely monitoring statewide programs and services - and we appreciate state libraries' efforts to keep libraries and partners informed as they navigate the changing landscape of IMLS's Grants to States program.
Amigos Library Services is pleased to announce the following individuals have been elected to three-year terms (2024-2027) on the Amigos Board of Directors:
During last week's Annual Membership Meeting, Amigos announced one of its largest investments in member benefits. Beginning in June, Live Online sessions will be added to the list of continuing education offerings provided as a free benefit of membership. This addition encompasses all single- and multi-part sessions focused on various practical and specialized skills.
On May 14, 2025, Amigos Library Services hosted "Our Present. Our Futures. The Amigos Member Conference 2025," bringing together library professionals and several students from across the region for a day of learning, inspiration, and connection.