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Voting Representatives: Information about May 14th Amigos Annual Member Business Meeting
Earlier this week, Voting Representatives received an email with information from Board of Directors Chair Ms. Paula Settoon. This message contained links to documents about the FY2025/26 budget, the Call to Meeting with candidate information, election information, and an agenda for the Member Business Meeting to be held online, May 14, 2025.
Registration Now Open and Call for Proposals is Closing Soon for the Amigos Member Conference 2025
Registration is officially open for the Lexis-Nexis sponsored Amigos Member Conference 2025, happening online on Wednesday, May 14!
Amigos Award Recipients Reflect on ER&L 2025
Each year, Amigos Library Services supports professional development by offering scholarship awards to help members attend conferences and grow in their roles. This year, three Amigos members received the Amigos award to attend the Electronic Resources & Libraries (ER&L) 2025 Conference virtually and shared their reflections on the experience.
Register for April Library Management Course to Conquer Challenges of Motivating & Retaining Employees
Libraries are facing unprecedented challenges in attracting, developing, and retaining talented staff. Now more than ever, managers and leaders must create a positive workplace culture, offer a strategic vision, and foster communication to motivate and retain library staff.
Conference Recording Available for "Collections Reflect Communities"
If you missed the April 10, 2025, Amigos Online Conference "Collections Reflect Communities", there is still a chance to explore the ways that libraries represent their communities through collections and technical services practices.
Cambridge University Press Announces New Amigos Discount on Cambridge Histories Online
Cambridge University Press is offering their flagship reference collection Cambridge Histories Online to Amigos members at special rates. Now through October 31, 2025, members receive a 30% discount on the purchase of the complete archive or any subject collection.
Lock in Your FY2026 Membership and Optimize Your Budget
Did you know you can pay for your Amigos membership in advance? As many libraries approach the end of their fiscal year, now is the perfect time to make the most of remaining funds while securing valuable resources for the upcoming year. Lock in your FY2026 membership today to optimize your budget and ensure continued access to essential library services.
Voting Representatives: Earlier this week you should have received a test message
In preparation for the upcoming elections, Amigos is testing email addresses to ensure that voting materials will be properly received by each member institution. A message has been sent to the email address on file for each member institution’s Voting Representative.
Candidates for election to the Amigos Board of Directors
The Amigos Nominating Committee has announced the slate of candidates for election in May to the Board of Directors. Candidate and voting information will be sent to the designated Voting Representatives of member institutions as part of an upcoming Call to Meeting.
Join us for the Amigos Community Conversation, "By Any Other Name: Belonging and Engagement in Libraries"
In a political climate where terms like diversity, equity, and inclusion face increasing challenges, many institutions have pivoted to new terms like belonging, community engagement, or student development.
Get an Inside Look in Amigos Continuing Education Newsletter in the Lates Issue of Continued!
The March issue of Continued, Amigos’ Continuing Education newsletter, is here! Explore the latest trainings, conferences, and resources for library staff, including:
Conference Keynotes and Schedule Announced for "Collections Reflect Communities." Registration Closing Soon!
For the library to be a living organism it must constantly evolve – adding new materials and resources, pivoting to meet new needs, and changing with its community. Join us for the Amigos Online Conference, "Collections Reflect Communities," on April 10, 2025, and explore the ways that libraries represent their communities through collections and technical services practices.
Experience All of The New York Times with Campus-Wide All Access Subscription
Through Amigos, academic and higher education libraries can access discounted subscriptions to The New York Times, providing their students, faculty, and researchers with unparalleled access to the insights and perspectives that matter most.
Learn How to Create a Collection Development Policy in New April Course
Register for the April 1st course, "Creating a Collection Development Policy" and learn the importance of a collection development policy, what a policy should address, and how to use it to guide library services. A collection development policy is the heart of every great collection.
Submit Your Proposal by April 14 for the Amigos Member Conference 2025
We are seeking insightful presentations from members to share innovative solutions, emerging trends, and forward-thinking strategies that keep libraries essential at the Amigos Member Conference 2025 on Wednesday, May 14.
Mary Schreiber and Wendy Bartlett to Keynote "Collections Reflect Communities" Online Conference
Join us for the Amigos Online Conference, "Collections Reflect Communities," on April 10, 2025. This event will explore how libraries can better represent their communities through collections and technical services practices.