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Education & Events
Second Session Added for Book Repair Training
As a result of high demand, an afternoon session (1:00-4:00 pm) has been added to the schedule for the in-person book repair training offered on October 22, 2025, in Independence, Missouri. Space is limited, so sign up today.
Join preservation expert Rebecca Elder for a practical, in-person session designed to equip library staff with essential repair techniques like reattaching pages, mending paper, and tightening hinges. Attendees will leave with a set of basic book repair tools and are asked to bring their own deaccessioned library books for practice.
Panelists Announced for October Community Conversation
The next Amigos Community Conversation, Recognizing and Cultivating In-House Talent, takes place on Wednesday, October 2nd at 1:00 pm Central.
Featured panelists Carrie Herrmann, Lindsey Jackson, and Kara Whatley, will share insights and real-world strategies for developing internal talent across library types. Register today for this members-exclusive event.
Missed Libraries Cultivating Community Conference? Register for the recording!
If you missed last week’s conference, there is still a chance to view the sessions by registering for the recording. “Libraries Cultivating Community” attendees enjoyed sessions for both academic and public libraries, including keynotes from Alyssa Brissett and Diana Moronta, and Megan Phifer-Davis.
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:
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.
New Vendor Partner Bibliotele
Amigos welcomes new vendor partner Bibliotele, 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.
Save on Microfilm Duplication with Backstage Library Works
Backstage Library Works is offering a special discount for digitization of 35 mm microfilm (their Reel Deal service). The normal price is $89 per reel but is available to Amigos members at the special rate of $75 per reel for through the end of the year. This Discount Direct vendor partner benefits libraries of all types with preservation, bibliographic and even on-site services.
Get 3 Months Free Plus Discount on Morningstar
Amigos member 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.
Learn About Research Tools and Ethical AI
If you missed LexisNexis’ "The Importance of Interdisciplinary Research Tools and Responsible AI," view the recording to explore AI's impact on literacy, the transformative power of combining reliable data with ethical AI practices, and how to best prepare today’s students to become tomorrow’s leaders.
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.
Discover Open Journal Finder in Free Webinar
ConsortiaManager invites Amigos members to a free September 24th webinar introducing Open Journal Finder, a new powerful discovery tool designed to simplify Open Access publishing for researchers, librarians, and institutions. Register today to learn how this tool can benefit your library and researchers.
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