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.
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Support Open Access With DOAJ’s Support Model for Libraries

Amigos Library Services is reaching out to remind members of our partnership with the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ).  DOAJ is the trusted directory dedicated to indexing high-quality Open Access journals and plays a pivotal role in the scholarly community.  Many libraries use DOAJ’s metadata in their systems to provide users with access to trustworthy journals or to provide advice on where to publish.
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Learn to Jumpstart Your OER Publishing Program with Pressbooks

Amigos vendor partner Pressbooks invites you to join a webinar on December 4, 2024, as part of their Open Education Journey series. This session will feature four Pressbooks partner institutions that have achieved significant success in OER (open educational resources) publishing.

Amigos Member Discount Services Continues Work in ConsortiaManager

Since transitioning to ConsortiaManager, Amigos Member Discount Services (MDS) staff members have diligently uploaded licensing information and subscription notes into the platform. This ongoing effort ensures that license agreements remain accurate and up to date. A widely used commercial tool for consortia worldwide, ConsortiaManager provides many benefits to Amigos members. These include improved data management, enhanced reporting capabilities, and expanded opportunities for members to access and engage with their subscription information.
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Demco Answers the Queston, “What Can Libraries Learn From Each Other?”

Amigos vendor Demco, which specializes in library products ranging from audiovisual supplies to library security, has observed how libraries can learn from each other, with small libraries benefiting from personal connections and nimble decision-making, while larger libraries excel in strategic planning and economies of scale.

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Free Edcetera ICA Webinar on Home Inspection Certification November 13th

With a focus on practical application and lifetime support from expert instructors, Amgios’ new vendor partner, Edcetera provides pre-licensure courses, board examination prep, and continuing education to licensed professions in a wide range of industries. Whether starting, advancing, or transitioning into second careers in architecture, engineering, land surveying, health care, animal health care, or other, students can enroll in Edcetera’s online and in-person courses to gain the tools they need to succeed in their professional career journey.