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.
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.
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.
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.
The March issue of Continued, Amigos’ Continuing Education newsletter, is here! Explore the latest trainings, conferences, and resources for library staff, including:
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.
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.
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. Join library leaders for a discussion about their approaches to this politicized space and how they are finding paths to fulfilling their organization’s commitments to reflecting and welcoming the communities they serve.
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.
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.