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Make the Most of Your Amigos Membership

Have you ever wondered if you're taking full advantage of everything available through your Amigos membership? With new services, professional development opportunities, discounts, and events available throughout the year, it's easy to miss a benefit that could help you or your library reach its goals. The recent Know & Go: Unlocking the Benefits of Membership in Amigos Library Services session was designed to help members do just that.

If you weren't able to attend the live session, there's still time to catch up. As a member benefit, Amigos provides access to recent Know & Go recordings, including this popular introduction to membership benefits.

Take a few minutes to explore what's available to you and discover resources that can support your work, strengthen your professional development, and help your organization get even more value from its Amigos membership.

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Registration Now Open for The Flexible Library Conference

Registration is now open for The Flexible Library, Amigos Library Services' online conference taking place September 23, 2026. This one-day virtual event will explore how libraries are embracing flexibility in staffing, funding, programming, and organizational culture to meet evolving community needs. As always, registration is free for Amigos members and includes access to conference recordings for one year following the event.

This year's conference features two keynote presentations from respected library leaders who will share strategies for navigating change and preparing libraries for the future. The conference will also feature concurrent sessions from library professionals sharing innovative approaches to staffing, funding, training, and community engagement. Whether you're a library leader, frontline staff member, or simply interested in new ways to navigate change, The Flexible Library offers practical ideas and inspiration for today's evolving library landscape.

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NISO Training Series - Copyright for scholarly communications

Amigos members can use their Amigos-provided NISO Library Standards Alliance membership to register for the next NISO training series -- Copyright Essentials: From A to AI, an eight-week virtual training series running from October 1–November 19, 2026.

Designed for anyone working where copyright intersects with libraries, higher education, and scholarly communications, this series pairs foundational legal concepts with thoughtful discussions of the power, policy, and market dynamics that shape copyright in practice.

Whether you're new to copyright or looking to deepen your understanding, this interactive series offers practical knowledge, collaborative learning, and actionable strategies for navigating today's evolving copyright landscape.

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‌Amigos Online Learning - Free for Members

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

Spotlight on Scholarship: Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Sociology

The Oxford Research Encyclopedia (ORE) of Sociology, published by Amigos Vendor Partner Oxford University Press, is a dynamic digital reference resource that brings together authoritative, peer-reviewed content exploring the study of society, social behavior, institutions, and culture. Created for researchers, students, educators, and practitioners alike, the encyclopedia provides expert-written articles that introduce foundational concepts while examining emerging questions shaping the field today.

The ORE Sociology serves as both a gateway to key concepts and a springboard for future inquiry, helping users navigate an increasingly complex social landscape through trusted, expert-driven scholarship. Amigos members can receive discounted pricing for Oxford Research Encyclopedias.

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Explore Mangrove Ecosystem Research with BioOne

Amigos Vendor Partner BioOne is offering free access to its latest BioOne Vista collection, mangrove ecosystems, through August 15, 2026. This curated collection highlights recent peer-reviewed research focused on one of the world's most important and threatened ecosystems.

BioOne Vista is a monthly series of themed collections that highlights timely topics in the biological, ecological, and environmental sciences. The Mangrove Ecosystems collection was created in recognition of UNESCO's International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem.

Take advantage of this limited-time opportunity to explore the collection and share it with researchers at your institution.

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Save on Visual & Performing Arts Resources from Bloomsbury!

Through August 31, 2026, Amigos members can take an additional 10% off any new subscription or new one-time purchase of any of the collections included on the below Bloomsbury platforms: 

• Bloomsbury Fashion Central
• Bloomsbury Music & Sound
• Bloomsbury Video Library
• Bloomsbury Visual Arts
• Fairchild Books Interior Design Library
• Screen Studies

Bloomsbury will be hosting a free virtual demonstration on their Screen Studies platform to showcase its unique functionality and content offerings. 

Free 30-day trials are available.

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