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Amigos Library Services Invites Nominations for Board of Directors

Submitted by Amigos on Thu, 2023-01-26 16:07

The Amigos Nominating Committee is accepting nominations from individuals interested in serving on the Amigos Board of Directors. The 2023 election ballot, sent to members in April, will include candidates for four positions on the board – three board of directors positions for representatives from member institutions and one board of directors position for an independent representative.

Coming Soon -- Amigos Community Conversations: Sustaining Open Education Programs

Submitted by Amigos on Thu, 2023-01-26 16:05

Register now to join March 22nd for the next installment in the Amigos Community Conversations series. Developed for member libraries, Community Conversations provide a safe space to engage in discussions about the topics and trends evolving in libraries today with experienced facilitators and other Amigos member library staff.

Library Support and Services for First-Generation College Students

Submitted by Amigos on Thu, 2023-01-26 16:03

College students who are the first in their families to attend college are collectively called first-generation college students. According to the US Department of Education, only 24 percent of first-generation students graduate with a bachelor’s degree compared to 68 percent of students whose parents are college graduates.

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