How are libraries confronting the present moment while preparing for promising futures? Join us for the Amigos Member Conference 2025 on Wednesday, May 14, where we'll examine libraries' current landscape and future possibilities. This year’s theme of "Our Present.
The Amigos Online Conference, "Collections Reflect Communities" (April 10, 2025), will explore ways libraries represent their communities through collections and technical services practices. Register today to save your seat.
Computers in Libraries 2025, taking place March 25–27 in Arlington, VA, brings together library professionals to explore the latest in AI, robotics, emerging technologies, and innovative strategies shaping the future of libraries.
Lessa Kananiʻopua Pelayo-Lozada, Acting Director for the Glendale Public Library in Southern California and the 2022-23 President of the American Library Association, will present the opening keynote for Amigos' online conference, "The People-Powered Library" (February 12, 2025).
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.
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?
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.