New Year, New Hiring! Recruit Top Talent with the Amigos Job Bank
Looking to attract qualified candidates to your library in the new year? The Amigos Job Bank is an invaluable resource that provides member libraries with free access to a highly visible platform for recruitment. With over 200 positions from more than 70 institutions shared in the 2024-2025 membership year alone, this service connects job openings with a nationwide pool of job seekers, ensuring your opportunities receive the attention they deserve.
Save on Registration for NISO Plus Baltimore
Start the new year by registering for NISO Plus Baltimore (February 16–18)—Amigos members receive discounted registration through their Amigos-provided Library Standards Alliance (LSA) membership.
This event offers an opportunity to engage with peers on key challenges in scholarly communications. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with community members on some of the biggest challenges in scholarly communications.
Education & Events
Two Amigos CFPs Closing Soon. Submit Your Proposal Today
Amigos invites proposals from staff at member libraries and the wider library community for two upcoming events:
Online conference, Digital Accessibility in Libraries, on February 25, 2026. Proposals due January 20.
The Hive: Unlocking the Power of APIs in Libraries, on March 17, 2026. Proposals due January 31.
Registration is now open for Digital Accessibility in Libraries, the February 25th Amigos online conference which will offer strategies and solutions for libraries.
Beginning in April 2026, the ADA Title II rule requires all public-facing library websites, mobile apps, and electronic resources to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. This online conference will offer actionable strategies and collaborative solutions, drawing on shared experiences to help libraries embed accessibility into their digital strategies and create a more inclusive future.
Register today for Digital Accessibility in Libraries. Free for Amigos members!
Electronic Resource Management Micro-Credential Series Registration Open
Strengthen your skills in managing electronic resources with this comprehensive 3-course micro-credential series. To earn the micro-credential certificate, participants must complete all three courses, submit individual course assignments, and successfully complete the final capstone project.
Courses in the Electronic Resource Management Series:
Electronic Resource Management 1: Acquisition and Implementation (February 10)
Electronic Resource Management 2: Maintenance and Troubleshooting (February 12)
Electronic Resource Management 3: Assessment and Preservation (February 17)
Springshare and Bibliotheca Announce Advanced Event Calendar Integration
Amigos vendor partner Springshare announced integration between its popular LibCal event management tool and Bibliotheca's powerful quickConnect platform, providing libraries with an enhanced way to promote programs and manage events. Patrons can easily discover upcoming storytimes, author visits, workshops, and more, right where they are already engaged with library services.
Amigos members can receive discounts from both Springshare and Bibliotheca.
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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