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‌San Jacinto College Partners with Amigos to Launch Online Archive

San Jacinto College (SJC) has launched its new digital archive using Amigos Library Services’ (Amigos) Digital Repository Service. Publicly accessible at archive.sanjac.edu, the San Jacinto College Library Archive showcases collections of deep importance to local history, environmental awareness, and community memory, while representing a successful collaboration between Amigos and the SJC Library team. For more details, read the full article.

February Conference Wrap‑Up and Recordings

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Digital Accessibility in Libraries, held on February 25. Featuring an opening keynote from the University of Minnesota’s Amy Drayer, the online conference brought together expert speakers and timely discussions on improving accessibility across digital services, online content, and user interfaces to help libraries prepare for the ADA Title II rule to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. If you were unable to attend or would like to revisit the sessions, recordings are available.

‌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. These ongoing training opportunities support library staff in areas such as technology, leadership, cataloging, customer service, project management, and more, all available at no cost to Amigos member libraries.

‌Amigos Online Learning - Free for Members

All courses on the Continuing Education Services schedule are free for Amigos members. Review the Schedule for the latest additions and updates:

• Linked Data and Libraries
• Know & Go: Customer Service Basics
• The Hive: Unlocking the Power of APIs in Libraries
• Message to Media: Media Production Essentials for Library Workers
• Know & Go: Performance Improvement Plans
• Understanding and Supporting Neurodiverse Colleague
• Adaptive Services for Staff Success: An Amigos Community Conversation
• Cataloging and Classification Basics
• Know & Go: Tips for Cover Letters, Resumes, and Interviews
• Know & Go: Beyond the Books - Strengthening Rural Communities Through Library Engagement
• Book Repair Basics
• Know & Go: Understanding Creative Commons Licensing
• Soft Skills for Library Staff
• Know & Go: The Open Rules for Cataloging Project
• The Essentials: Teaching and Presenting in the Profession
• Know & Go: Building Authentic Culture in the Everyday Moments
• Library Management: Managing Change
• Know & Go: Library Management Skills for New and Aspiring Managers
• Creating a Collection Development Policy
• Library Signage
• Introduction to OpenRefine
• Know & Go: Increase Your Productivity with Time Management
• Know & Go: Diversity and Inclusion Activities for Library Meetings
• Creating Visual Content for Multiple Platforms

‌Over 900 New Videos in Bloom’s Literature from Infobase

Bloom’s Literature has added 963 new films and TV episodes, bringing its collection to more than 3,000 curriculum‑aligned productions. The updated platform features improved navigation, thematic mapping, and integrated JSTOR results. Amigos members receive exclusive discounts on Infobase products, making this an excellent time to explore Bloom’s expanded offerings.

‌Springshare Introduces Incident and Issue Tracking

Springshare has launched Incident and Issue Tracking, a new tool that centralizes how libraries report and resolve behavioral issues, facilities concerns, policy violations, and more. Two webinars on March 19 and 25 will introduce its features. Amigos members receive discounted pricing through the Member Discount Services program.

‌Four New HeinOnline Databases Now Available

HeinOnline has added four major databases, including Environmental Law and Policy, CourtListener case law integration, the Organization of American States collection, and the Complete Periodical Literature of Law Librarianship. As a recently added MDS vendor, HeinOnline offers Amigos members discounted access to these authoritative research resources.

‌Creative Ways to Use Bookmarks in Your Library

Demco’s “More Than a Page Marker” shows how themed bookmarks can spark creative programming ideas, from biography projects to kindness discussions and arts activities. These ready‑made tools help libraries engage readers with minimal prep. Amigos members receive discounted pricing on Demco products through Discount Direct.

‌BioOne Reaches Major Open Access Milestone for 2026

BioOne has met its 2026 Subscribe to Open target, opening 71 journals for immediate and permanent Open Access. This milestone includes participation from 54 publishing partners and marks a major step forward for equitable scientific communication. Amigos members benefit from discounted access through MDS, making this an ideal time to explore BioOne Complete.