Continuing Education News | Amigos Library Services

articles for AmigosNow related to CES

February 27, 2025

Get the Hands-On Practice You Need with Cataloging & Classification Basics 5-Part Course

From MARC bibliographic, and classification and categorization schemas, to basic copy cataloging, and other areas essential to the cataloging department, Amanda Sprochi offers in-depth training in cataloging and classification.

February 27, 2025

Learn How to Document Step by Step in this March 4 Course (Last chance to register)

Are you in charge of creating documentation for the processes at your library? Do you feel overwhelmed by this task, or like you don't know where to start? Then register today for hands-on learning and practice with "Documenting Your Library's Work".

February 13, 2025

In-Person Book Repair Basics Training Available in Dallas, April 24

Amigos is pleased to offer a hands-on introduction and overview to help library staff maintain their circulating hardcover book collection. Preservation expert Rebecca Elder will guide attendees through repair techniques for paper (surface cleaning, mending, tipping in pages) and books (hinge tightening and corner repair) and provide guidance for setting up a repair workspace, understanding book repair terminology, and engaging a conservator.

February 13, 2025

Explore AI’s Impact on the Research Cycle in NISO February Webinar. Free for Amigos Members!

Register today for NISO’s February 19, 2025, "AI and the Research Cycle, Phase I: Environmental Scan and Discovery" webinar to hear the latest on new and developing AI technologies and their impact on scholarly research.

January 15, 2025

Looking for More CES News? View the Newest Issue of the Amigos Continuing Education Newsletter, Continued!

Amigos Library Services has released the January issue of its Continuing Education newsletter, “Continued,” offering an in-depth look at the latest educational opportunities available through Amigos. From free and discounted workshops on collection management, technology trends, and leadership to topical online conferences, the newsletter covers a wide array of resources for library staff.

January 15, 2025

Electronic Resource Management: Micro-Credentialing & Capstone Project Registration Now Open

Whether you are new to electronic resources management (ERM) or want to learn how to handle electronic resources efficiently and effectively, this upcoming 3-course certificate program will introduce you to the fundamentals of ERM. Learn how to acquire, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot access to electronic resources – and develop strategies to assess and preserve these resources for your library.

December 18, 2024

Take Control of Your Projects in the New Year with Our New Project Management Course

Every project is unique, with varying scope, resources, and requirements. But project management skills and strategies remain largely consistent, providing the framework to keep things on time and under budget.

September 12, 2024

Just The Essentials: A New Free Learning Series for Amigos Member Libraries

Over the next membership year, Amigos will introduce a new series of Essentials online learning sessions available for free to Amigos member libraries.

August 29, 2024

Time to Get Creative! Learn Creative Survey Design Essentials with Dr. Bright in this New September Course

Libraries use surveys frequently as they are an essential way to collect data about library services, programming, and community needs. But many libraries struggle to fully realize their surveys’ potential to collect high quality data.

August 01, 2024

Learn core “Grant Writing Essentials” in August 22 course

The library has its idea for a project or service – and even has a funder in mind. But the writing, tracking, and aligning (to the funder’s priorities) can be daunting tasks. Get started on the right path with guidance for designing the plan with successful management built in from the start.

Subscribe to Continuing Education News