How are libraries confronting the present moment while preparing for promising futures? Join us for the Amigos Member Conference 2025 on Wednesday, May 14, where we'll examine libraries' current landscape and future possibilities. This year’s theme of "Our Present.
The Amigos Online Conference, "Collections Reflect Communities" (April 10, 2025), will explore ways libraries represent their communities through collections and technical services practices. Register today to save your seat.
Computers in Libraries 2025, taking place March 25–27 in Arlington, VA, brings together library professionals to explore the latest in AI, robotics, emerging technologies, and innovative strategies shaping the future of libraries.
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.
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.
Amigos is pleased to welcome Texas-based publisher Schlager Group as a new Member Discount Services vendor partner and announce their special pricing offer to all Amigos members for the
In recognition and celebration of Open Education Week, Pressbooks is offering three free webinars. To register for one or all three webinars, visit: https://pressbooks.com/webinars/.
Amigos vendor partner Bloomsbury has made free trials available to members through April 30, 2025. To set up a trail, email zuercher@amigos.org.
Writing effective alternative (alt) text is a key component of creating accessible documents and websites. For beginners or those with limited experience, knowing exactly what to write can be difficult. Explore best practices for writing alt text for different types of images, both information and decorative, and learn some common mistakes to avoid. Active participation in hands-on practice examples will be strongly encouraged.
Online information. A noisy marketplace. Budget constraints. Many things can get in the way of marketing your library or library services. But a powerful story, well-told across staff, can break through the noise and boost your library's reach. By putting patrons at the center of the library story and focusing on community successes, you can empower staff to strengthen relationships with patrons, build confidence in and credibility for the library, and grow your organization by harnessing a powerful yet accessible word of mouth marketing strategy.