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Demco Answers the Queston, “What Can Libraries Learn From Each Other?”
Amigos vendor Demco, which specializes in library products ranging from audiovisual supplies to library security, has observed how libraries can learn from each other, with small libraries benefiting from personal connections and nimble decision-making, while larger libraries excel in strategic planning and economies of scale.
Free Edcetera ICA Webinar on Home Inspection Certification November 13th
With a focus on practical application and lifetime support from expert instructors, Amgios’ new vendor partner, Edcetera provides pre-licensure courses, board examination prep, and continuing education to licensed professions in a wide range of industries. Whether starting, advancing, or transitioning into second careers in architecture, engineering, land surveying, health care, animal health care, or other, students can enroll in Edcetera’s online and in-person courses to gain the tools they need to succeed in their professional career journey.
Apply for the Amigos ER&L Award
As part of its focus on libraries and library staff, Amigos Library Services (Amigos) is funding registration for three people to attend the online aspect of the ER&L 20th Annual Library Conference. Applications are due November 14, 2024.
New Collections and Special Member Discount with Bloomsbury
Amigos vendor Bloomsbury has launched several new collections this summer, with many more forthcoming this fall. Learn about these exciting new collections in the Summer Recap & Fall Preview flyer.
Schedule Announced for “Examining the Library User Experience”. Free Registration for Members!
Register today to explore ways libraries can improve the overall experience of their virtual or physical space at Examining the Library User Experience. Amy Martin, long-time advocate for human centered design and digital empowerment in libraries and government, will present the opening keynote. Following the keynote, attendees have choices of sessions on UX testing, UX surveying, design thinking, and more.
Registration Open for Free Nexis Uni Training
Learn About Subscribe to Open in a Webinar with Project MUSE
Gain a deeper understanding of how the Subscribe to Open (S2O) model has evolved and the challenges and benefits for publishers, librarians, consortia, aggregators, and authors and readers in Project MUSE’s recently recorded webinar, Subscribe to Open: Connecting the Scholarly Community with an Equitable OA Model. To view titles featured in the 2025 S2O program and Frequently Asked Questions, visit their information page.
Just The Essentials: A New Free Learning Series for Amigos Member Libraries
Inspire Adventure in the Library for All Ages with Demco
With Demco, an Amigos vendor partner, libraries can create adventure-themed learning for their library’s reading programs and host action-packed programming for youth of all ages!
Learn About Subscribe to Open in Free September 18 Webinar with Project MUSE
Amigos vendor partner Project MUSE is a global platform of multi-disciplinary humanities and social sciences scholarly content from non-profit publishers that is leading the charge toward more open access with their recently announced Subscribe to Open (S2O) program.
Amy Martin to Present Opening Keynote at “Examining the Library User Experience”. Reserve Your Seat Today!
In a service-minded profession like libraries, it is easy to fall into the habit of meeting a user's immediate need without thinking twice. But how often do librarians and library staff consider the entire experience of the user from start to finish? Is there a way to meet or improve the experience of users from the moment their interaction with the library begins?
Time to Get Creative! Learn Creative Survey Design Essentials with Dr. Bright in this New September Course
Save Big on Library Supplies and Resources with Amigos Discount Direct!
Project MUSE Announces New Subscribe to Open Program and More Updates Coming in 2025
Amigos vendor partner Project MUSE offers full-text current and archival articles from 500+ scholarly journals from major university presses covering literature and criticism, history, performing arts, cultural studies, education, philosophy, political science, gender studies, and more.
Join NISO August 21 for “Managing & Sustaining Collaborative Collections.” Free for Amigos Members!
Collaborative collection development is a multifaceted process that requires navigating the intricacies of collaboration, partnerships with publishers and vendors, as well as a keen understanding of what is necessary to optimize its benefits for all stakeholders.
NISO Plus 2024 Global/Online is September 17-18
NISO Plus 2024 Global/Online is a virtual event, happening around the world on September 17-18, 2024. Building on their track record of engagement and conversation, NISO is bringing the same quality of content to this year's event.