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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.

August 01, 2024

It's time to get hands on with "Creating a Library Marketing Plan" in September workshop

If your library struggles to get the right messages to the right people and show those people how valuable the library is to help them solve their problems, a solid marketing plan can make all the difference.

May 08, 2024

In-Depth Cataloging & Classification Basics Course Begins June 4. Enroll Today!

Join Amanda Sprochi, a cataloger of all things rare, digital, and print at the University of Missouri in Columbia and a self-described data janitor, for this five-part course designed for staff new to cataloging or those needing a refresher.

May 08, 2024

Earn Your Micro-Credential with Amigos This Summer!

Micro-credentials let library staff follow a non-traditional learning path to gain skill sets in a specific technical area. Courses take place over multiple weeks and focus on the acquisition of a defined skillset and demonstrated mastery through the completion of various modules, self-paced assignments, and a capstone project due within three months of the final session.

April 24, 2024

Don’t miss this chance to learn tools and techniques in “Introduction to Library Acquisitions” on May 2nd

Acquisitions work encompasses the essential processes of ordering, receiving, and managing payment for library materials. By efficiently handling these tasks, library staff play a pivotal role in ensuring that library patrons have seamless access to the resources they require.

March 28, 2024

Earn Your Micro-Credential with Amigos!

Amigos has opened registration for the sessions that make up the Metadata Principles and Practices Micro-Credentialing Series and the Metadata Management Tools Micro-Credentialing Series. To complete a micro-credential series and earn a certificate, attendees must complete specified courses and a capstone project.

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