A Message from Amigos President & CEO Miguel Figueroa
Amigos is excited to announce a new chapter in our programs and services for libraries – our Hyku digital repository service is now production ready! Hyku provides a robust and flexible platform for institutions to manage and provide access to digital content. Our journey with Hyku began with the academic library representatives from our Board of Directors, who encouraged us to explore institutional repository solutions that could be sustainable and affordable for members and libraries across our region. Our Technology Solutions team spent time over the past year working with an active community of libraries supporting the open-source Hyku and Samvera projects. And we have hosted several informational sessions with member libraries to better understand library needs and the ways that Hyku can provide a viable solution. I’m happy to report that we are already welcoming libraries onto Hyku and we hope that more libraries will explore and help support this collaborative technology solution.
Under the leadership of our Board of Directors, Amigos is preparing for a new strategic plan. Over the next several months, we will introduce a series of short, one-question surveys to better understand the interests of members and libraries across our region. October’s one-question survey focuses on library technology needs and asks, “What is a shared and pressing technology need across libraries? How can Amigos libraries help address that need by working together?” We would love to hear from you and appreciate your engagement with our future work.
Amigos promotes both organizational development and individual growth by offering learning opportunities and sharing key developments in the library profession. Three awards will be granted, and only one staff member per library will be selected. This opportunity is for a librarian working in an Amigos member library that has not attended the conference in the past and who is relatively new (less than 3 years) to working in the area of electronic resource management
Education & Events
Metadata Micro-Credentialing Series Starts 10/15
Build your metadata expertise through this comprehensive 4-course micro-credentialing series where each course is designed to deepen your understanding of metadata functions, standards, and relationships. These four courses, along with all Amigos online sessions on the Continuing Education Services schedule, are free for members.
The Metadata Principles and Practices Micro-Credential is made up of four separate two-hour courses and one capstone. Register today for the first course in the series, Metadata Principles and Practices: Metadata Basics (October 15, 2025).
October Know & Go’s
This October, our Know & Go series brings you four fast-paced learning sessions designed for busy library staff. Each session is just one hour, packed with practical takeaways that can be used right away. Whether a frontline staff member, supervisor, or library director, these sessions offer something for everyone in the field.
Generative AI is reshaping library services—from streamlining workflows to enhancing discovery and engagement. If you're using AI in cataloging, instruction, outreach, or service design, we want to hear from you - submit your proposal by October 17, 2025.
All the World’s a Stage: Global Theatre in Translation
Bloomsbury Publishing, through its Methuen Drama imprint, is opening doors to world theatre with an ever-growing catalogue of plays in translation. As highlighted in their Library Journal article All the World’s a Stage: Global Theatre in Translation, English-speaking readers and researchers now have access to powerful works from Nigeria, Japan, India, Spain, Argentina, Ukraine, and more. Bloomsbury continues to enrich the study and appreciation of theatre, and Amigos members can explore these valuable resources through our partnership.
New Vendor Partner Bibliotele
Amigos newest vendor partner, Bibliotele, is the first streaming and live programming platform built for libraries to engage their Spanish-speaking communities. With original programs on health, education, entrepreneurship, and immigration — plus a catalog of films, series, documentaries, and TV shows — Bibliotele helps libraries offer content that is both entertaining and impactful.
Amigos members receive special pricing, designed to fit today’s budget realities, making it easier than ever to expand Spanish-language offerings. Learn more about Bibliotele.
Explore a Landmark OA Series from Project MUSE
The first four volumes of the Encyclopedia of Camps & Ghettos, 1933–1945 (ECG), published by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, are now available in a fully searchable, open access digital format. This landmark resource draws on more than 25 years of collaborative scholarly work, involving over 700 historians, archivists, and researchers, which documents thousands of Nazi persecutory sites across Europe and beyond. For librarians whose work involves history, memory studies, social justice, education, or archival practices, this is a tremendously valuable resource.
Discount and 3 Months Free on Morningstar
Amigos members can libraries with a special offer: Get 3 months free (15 months for the price of a 12-month subscription) plus 15% off list prices on the Morningstar Investing Center database. The Investing Center delivers global investment data, expert analysis, screening and comparison tools, daily market news, and educational content to help users achieve their investing goals.
This offer is valid for new subscribers. Existing subscribers may request a custom quote for subscription upgrades. Free trials, quotes, and demonstrations are available.
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