Know & Go: Welcoming Adult Learners to Your Library with Bilingual Programming
Wondering how to offer bilingual programs for adult learners at your public or academic library? In this session, we will discuss how to create programs that are welcoming, enjoyable, and bring adult learners together. We will focus on programs that serve adults interested in learning a new language, healthy aging, citizenship classes, and earning a high school equivalency certificate.
The Essentials: Library Values
Library values appear in many places - alongside organizational mission and vision statements, in professional associations and collaborative work, and in many policies and procedures that guide day-to-day operations. A broad understanding of library professional values can help put our work in context, while also fortifying our advocacy efforts for when values are scrutinized or even changed. This session will review many of the traditional values associated with libraries while highlighting their uses and importance.
Know & Go: Strategies for Designing Library Instruction on AI Tools & Chat
This interactive presentation will provide participants with practical strategies for designing instruction on AI-powered tools that empower librarians–regardless of level of expertise–to effectively guide students and patrons through this next generation of technology. It will address key elements of instructional design and propose practical strategies for teaching about AI tools, including determining appropriate student learning outcomes, investigating student interest and familiarity with AI tools, and selecting formative means of assessing learning.
Improving Accessibility Through Document Remediation
Document remediation makes online materials accessible for people with disabilities, ensuring that they can be read by assistive technologies such as screen readers. Remediation is especially important for compliance with federal law and web accessibility standards – including the Department of Justice’s final rule updating its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with a compliance deadline of April 2026. Title II of the ADA directly impacts state and local governments, including public schools, universities, and libraries and their web content.
Take Control of Your Projects in the New Year with Our New Project Management Course
Every project is unique, with varying scope, resources, and requirements. But project management skills and strategies remain largely consistent, providing the framework to keep things on time and under budget.
Registration Open for the Next Amigos Online Conference, "The People-Powered Library"
In almost any organization, it is often said, “People are our greatest resource.” And that is especially true in libraries. Welcoming communities into our spaces, unlocking the power of our collections, and connecting users to the information and knowledge they need, people power the library.
Courier Winter Holiday 2024 Schedule
While the Amigos offices are closed December 24, 2024, through January 1, 2025, Trans-Amigos Express (TAE) staff will be monitoring courier email from December 26 through 31st.
Expand Minds, Fuel Curiosity, Stay Informed with The New York Times
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 an era where information is abundant, but accuracy isn’t always guaranteed, The New York Times stands out as a trusted source of thoughtful, fact-based world-class journalism. Since 1851, the news outlet has been shaping informed global citizens with its commitment to truth and excellence in reporting.