The Essentials: Teaching and Presenting in the Profession

Teaching and presenting are good opportunities to create a positive impression for the organization, but limited training and experience can make library staff feel unprepared to make the most of these situations. Having a basic understanding of how to approach library instruction or presenting at a conference is beneficial to both staff and their organizations. This session focuses on building a strong foundation of teaching and presentation skills for library workers new to the subject or those in need of a refresher.

St. Louis County Library Wins Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize

St. Louis County Library (SLCL) recently won the 2025 Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize in recognition of its outstanding collaboration with local government and the community, awarded by Library Journal. The award, presented in partnership with the Gerald M. Kline Family Foundation, includes a $250,000 grant and a feature in LJ’s February issue.

In-Person Book Repair Basics Training Available in Dallas, April 24

Amigos is pleased to offer a hands-on introduction and overview to help library staff maintain their circulating hardcover book collection. Preservation expert Rebecca Elder will guide attendees through repair techniques for paper (surface cleaning, mending, tipping in pages) and books (hinge tightening and corner repair) and provide guidance for setting up a repair workspace, understanding book repair terminology, and engaging a conservator.

Missed The People-Powered Library Online Conference? Register for the recording!

If you missed the February 12, 2025, online conference, "The People-Powered Library Online Conference", there's still a chance to view the sessions by registering for the recording. Beginning with the opening keynote "Libraries Work Because We Do: Nurturing Workplace Culture and Work-Life Balance in Libraries" presented by Lessa Kananiʻopua Pelayo-Lozada, Acting Director for the Glendale Public Library in Southern California and the 2022-23 President of the American Library Association, the conference also included several concurrent sessions on a variety of topics that explored the ways libraries nurture and grow their staff and teams.

Book Repair Basics (afternoon course)

Afternoon: Thursday April 24, 2025, 1:00pm - 4:00pm (check-in begins at 12:30pm)

This hands-on introduction and overview will equip library staff with the basics for maintaining their circulating hardcover book collection. Preservation expert Rebecca Elder(link is external) will guide attendees through repair techniques for paper (surface cleaning, mending, tipping in pages) and books (hinge tightening and corner repair) and provide guidance for setting up a repair workspace, understanding book repair terminology, and engaging a conservator.

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