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This year, Amigos is pleased to again sponsor registration fees for staff from Amigos member libraries to attend the annual Northwest Interlibrary Loan (NWILL) & Resource Sharing Conference.

This year, Amigos is pleased to again sponsor registration fees for staff from Amigos member libraries to attend the annual Northwest Interlibrary Loan (NWILL) & Resource Sharing Conference.

Amigos Library Services is pleased to announce the following individuals have been elected to three-year terms (2024-2027) on the Amigos Board of Directors.

If you missed the May 15, 2024, online conference, "Creative Solutions in Cataloging, Acquisitions, and Resources Management", there's still a chance to view the sessions by registering for the recording.

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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.

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.

Beginning with the opening keynote, "Empowering Libraries: Strategies for Talent Development, Collection Enhancement, and Community Engagement," from Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries at Austin Public Library, the LexisNexis sponsored Amigos Member Conference 2024 will also include the Annual Member Business Meeting and several concurrent sessions on a variety of topics.

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.

In an age dominated by digital media, libraries remain a vital resource for fostering a love of reading and learning. As patrons explore the vast realms of literature within library walls, it is essential to provide them with the tools they need to navigate independently.

Beginning with the opening keynote "Empowering Libraries: Strategies for Talent Development, Collection Enhancement, and Community Engagement” from Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries at Austin Public Library, the Amigos Member Conference 2024 will also include the Annual Member Business Meeting and several concurrent sessions on a variety of topics.

Amigos Library Services is pleased to welcome Gwendolyn Prellwitz as our new Continuing Education Services (CES) Manager. Amigos’ CES team coordinates a full schedule of online workshops, free Know & Go sessions for member libraries, our popular Online Conferences, and customized on-request trainings for libraries and organizations. Gwendolyn has already begun working with member instructors to support new offerings and improved learner experiences.