Amigos is sponsoring four virtual registrations for staff from Amigos member libraries to attend the annual Northwest Interlibrary Loan (NWILL) & Resource Sharing Conference. To be considered for one of the four Amigos scholarships, apply by June 15, 2026. The hybrid conference will be held on October 1 – 3, 2026.
New NISO Recommended Practice Supports Collaborative Collection Management
The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) recently published its new Collaborative Collections Lifecycle Infrastructure Project (CCLIP) Recommended Practice, a framework designed to help libraries and consortia work together more effectively when developing, managing, sharing, and preserving collections. The guidance addresses key areas, including governance, acquisitions, metadata, assessment, and infrastructure, needed to support collaborative collection management across institutions.
Congratulations to Our New Micro-Credential Certificate Recipients
Amigos is pleased to recognize the newest recipients of the Electronic Resource Management Micro-Credential. These learners completed all required coursework and a capstone project, demonstrating strong commitment to advancing their skills in managing electronic resources.
We congratulate each recipient for their dedication and achievement in completing this micro-credential program. Look for future opportunities to join an Amigos micro-credential cohort and build your skills through guided, project-based learning.
Call for Proposals: The Flexible Library September 2026 Online Conference
The call for proposals for our next topical online conference, The Flexible Library, is open! The Flexible Library will be held online on September 23, 2026. The deadline for proposals is August 12, 2026.
This past year's change to make Amigos' continuing education opportunities free to member libraries has resulted in a significant increase in registrations. However, this has also led to an uptick in duplicate registrations for the same course.
To keep our registration process running smoothly and manage the small per-registration costs that come with our system, and to ensure good service to members, we ask that individuals register only once for each course. We also ask that registrants use their work email when registering to maintain consistency in their learning experience and for ease of access. See a course that catches your eye and not sure if you’ve already registered? Search for learning@amigos.org in your inbox to find confirmation emails for any registered courses.
Thank you for your interest in Amigos' continuing education courses and for helping us keep our registrations clean and accurate.
New Continuing Education Newsletter Now Available
The latest edition of Continued, the Amigos continuing education newsletter, has been published and is now available for readers. This issue highlights upcoming professional development events and opportunities in response to our recent course feedback inquiry. Read this edition of Continued to find ways to expand expertise.
Limited Time Offer -- Additional Discounts from Schlager Digital Library
Working with our vendor partner Schlager Digital Library, Amigos is offering members a special, limited-time opportunity available through August 31.
The Essential Primary Sources collection on the Schlager Digital Library includes 56 primary document publications. Together, the publications include more than 3,500 notable and often-studied primary documents along with some 2,500 original scholar commentaries and introductions, exclusive to our platform. All ebooks and articles/documents are offered DRM-free, with unlimited user access and unlimited PDF downloads of all titles. The platform supports learners and researchers across high school, academic, and public library settings.
Welcome summer with Bibliotele’s gripping entertainment and films that open doors to other cultures and ideas. This new Amigos vendor partner is popular with member libraries looking to serve their Spanish-speaking communities.
From Brad Pitt and Liam Neeson to Marina Abramović and Jackie Chan, this month’s premieres bring together internationally recognized figures and stories that range from spectacle to introspection. Whether viewers seek gripping entertainment or films that open doors to other cultures and ideas, Bibliotele always offers something for every kind of audience and every kind of summer viewing.
Cataloging the Summertime Backlogs with Backstage Library Works
Amigos members can receive an 8% discount on English-language cataloging services through discount direct vendor partner Backstage Library Works (BSLW), and this summer, the queue is open to knock out some projects before the start of the 2026-2027 school year.
Coming Soon from BSLW -- It's Under Control: Managing Name and Subject Headings in Your Catalog
In this webinar, Casey Cheney, vice president of automation services at Backstage Library Works, will explore the why and how of authority control, and guide you through options for maintaining control while optimizing search in your catalog.
Register for the June 23rd webinar and learn more about authority control!
Need Help Finding Qualified Candidates for Library Job Openings?
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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