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October 16, 2025

‌Reminder: Continuing Education is Now Free for Members Amigos

Amigos is proud to offer all Live Online courses free to members, making professional development more accessible than ever. This benefit covers single- and multi-part courses, Know & Go sessions, Online Conferences, and more.

Additionally, there are now two easy ways to participate: attend live or register for recording-only access, with recordings available for 90 days.

Education & Events

Registration Open for Practical Paths to the AI-Enhanced Library Conference


Registration is now open for Practical Paths to the AI-Enhanced Library, the online conference which will explore how libraries are putting AI into action through real-world projects, collaborations, and service innovations.

Join us on December 10th to discover practical strategies, lessons learned, and creative approaches from library professionals navigating the evolving role of AI in their work.

AI With Amigos This Fall

Join Amigos for two AI focused events this fall:

  • November 10th for Know & Go: Practical AI Prompting
  • December 10th for the online conference Practical Paths to the AI-Enhanced Library

Additionally, members have free access to the November 12th NISO webinar AI & the Research Cycle (Phase IV: Copyright and its Impact). These three offerings are free for members.

‌Learn the Essentials of Library Acquisitions with Elizabeth J. Szkirpan

Join award-winning librarian and educator Elizabeth J. Szkirpan on December 4th for Introduction to Library Acquisitions, an engaging session that demystifies one of the most vital areas of library operations. Whether new to acquisitions or looking for a refresher, participants will leave with practical tools and confidence to streamline workflows and support their library’s goals.

Register today and take the next step in advancing your library expertise.

‌Amigos Online Learning - Free for Members

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

  • Metadata Principles and Practices: Metadata Standards and Types
  • Know & Go: Elevating the Library’s Voice in Emergency Response
  • Metadata Principles and Practices: Metadata Customization, Exchange, Transformation and Migration
  • Discover Hyku: Empowering Libraries with Open-Source Repository Solutions
  • Metadata Principles and Practices: Metadata Relationships
  • Metadata Principles and Practices: Micro-Credentialing & Capstone Project
  • Know & Go: Practical AI Prompting
  • Serving the Neurodiverse Library User
  • The Essentials: Workplace Communication
  • Know & Go: Exploring Government Information
  • Introduction to Library Acquisitions
  • Know & Go: Documenting Library Work
  • Practical Paths to the AI-Enhanced Library Conference
  • Introduction to MarcEdit

Resource Sharing & Services

‌Support for Libraries Transitioning to In-House Book Processing

Demco offers a variety of resources to help libraries move smoothly to in-house book processing and members can enjoy 25% off select items through the end of October. Book processing supplies, including tutorials, how-to videos, product recommendations and more are available. 

All the World’s a Stage: Global Theatre in Translation

Bloomsbury Publishing is opening doors to world theatre with an ever-growing catalogue of plays 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.

‌Save on Microfilm Duplication

Backstage Library Works is offering a special discount for digitization of 35 mm microfilm (their Reel Deal service) to Amigos members at the special rate of $75 per reel through the end of the year. This Discount Direct vendor partner benefits libraries of all types with preservation, bibliographic and even on-site services.

New in the American Government Reference Library

Independent, educational publisher Schlager Group has announced several new additions to their Essential Primary Sources collection, including Milestone Documents of American Presidents and Women of the Supreme Court. Curated by scholars and built for students, the collection is suitable for a wide range of students, from advanced high school through early undergraduate through upper-division.

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Amigos member libraries can post their openings for FREE! Postings remain in our job bank for thirty days and are shared to Amigos social media. Current Job Listings.

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