Amigos Membership
Amigos Library Services is a non-profit, 501(c)3 member-based organization, with a mission to unite libraries in service to their communities.
Welcome to Amigos Library Services, a non-profit, 501(c)3 member-based organization, with a mission to support libraries through the sharing of collections, services, and opportunities. Amigos is one of the largest consortia of libraries in the nation, providing continuing education, discounted services from leading vendors, courier service, association management, and more.
Become a Member
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Access to the latest innovations and services in the library community
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Opportunities for continuing professional education
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Maximum leverage in our buying power
Membership Benefits
Members have access to a variety of no charge benefits including:
- Online Conferences exploring topics of current interest to the library community that are regularly scheduled throughout the year.
- The Amigos Annual Member Conference that includes concurrent sessions on library trends, an Member Update and results of the Amigos Library Services Board Elections.
- Attendance at Know & Go Sessions – 60-minute sessions covering topics of current interest and available on most Mondays.
- Membership in the NISO Library Standards Alliance, allowing libraries to support community access to NISO standards, participate in NISO Working Groups/Standing Committees, and free or discounted registration for NISO events.
- A single simultaneous user subscription to the RDA Toolkit. Additional simultaneous users are available at discounted rates when ordered through Amigos.
- The Discount Direct program enabling members to order library supplies and services directly from vendors at negotiated discounts.
- The Job Bank allows Amigos Library Services members the opportunity to post their open positions for free.
- Reciprocal Borrowing Agreements enable no-charge resource sharing, saving time and money, among agreement signers.