In an age of self-service kiosks and automated returns, the circulation desk remains a vital point of connection in libraries. More than just a place to check out materials, it serves as a hub for customer service, relationship-building, and community engagement.
Amigos is closely monitoring statewide programs and services - and we appreciate state libraries' efforts to keep libraries and partners informed as they navigate the changing landscape of IMLS's Grants to States program.
Amigos is pleased to share an exciting professional development opportunity from vendor partner Bloomsbury. On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm central, Bloomsbury will host a free webinar, Global Plays in Translation, through its acclaimed Drama Online digital library.
Coming in 2026, BioOne’s flagship journal aggregation BioOne Complete will introduce a Subscribe to Open pilot. Complementary content will be delivered via their new BioOne eBooks collections.
An educational solutions company, Infobase serves the school and library community with over 15,000 print, film, and digital products, and is currently offering promotions for both current and former subscribers. Libraries can save 25-50% on various collections and packages through June 30th.
Thanks to the generous support of libraries and institutions worldwide, Project MUSE (The Johns Hopkins University Press) announced that their Subscribe to Open (S2O) initiative has successfully launched and recently reached a milestone of releasing the current issues of over 100 journals from 27 publishers.
Oxford University Press (OUP) is the world's largest university press, publishing innovative academic products, reference works, and 500 peer-reviewed journals centered within the humanities and social sciences.
More than just facts, nonfiction is a gateway to curiosity, critical thinking, and discovery.
The May 14th Amigos Member Conference 2025 will examine libraries' current landscape and future possibilities. Centered on this year's theme: "Our Present.
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.