June 19, 2025

Announcing The Hive Educational Series 
A new quarterly educational series, called The Hive, is launching at Amigos in September. The 60-minute sessions offer multiple speakers from across the Amigos membership the opportunity to share their ideas, concepts, and best practices on a proposed topic. 

The first Hive session, Tips and Tricks for Using Generative AI, is scheduled for September 22nd.

Education and Events

Get an Inside Look at Amigos Continuing Education Newsletter
The June 12 issue of Continued, Amigos' Continuing Education newsletter, is here! Explore the latest courses, events, and resources for library staff, including an exclusive interview with Amigos adjunct trainer, Dawn Behrend, announcements, and free courses on cataloging, EDI, UX, technology trends, leadership.

Navigating the Research Data Management Conundrum, an Amigos Community Conversation
Join experienced professionals from across the data management landscape for a collaborative discussion on balancing data accessibility and privacy, handling technical demands, ensuring compliance, and discussing innovative strategies and solutions. Register today and join us on July 24, 2025.

Call for panelists – The Hive: Tips and Tricks for Using Generative AI
Amigos invites proposals for panelists for the inaugural Hive: Tips and Tricks for Using Generative AI on Monday, September 22nd where. Each panelist will have eight minutes to speak, followed by questions and discussion for the remainder of the time. 

Proposals can be submitted through the online form and must be received by July 11, 2025. 

Amigos Online Learning - Free for Members

All courses on the Continuing Education Services schedule are free for members. Review the Continuing Education Schedule for the latest additions and updates:

• Know & Go: Effective Committee and Board Service

• Parliamentary Procedure 101

• Information Literacy in the AI Era: Navigating Digital Information with Critical Thought

• Discover Hyku: Empowering Libraries with Open-Source Repository Solutions

• Understanding the Needs of Library Users with a Personality Disorder

• Know & Go: Unlocking the Benefits of Membership in Amigos Library Services

• Introduction to MarcEdit

• Know & Go: Slide Decks for Non-Designers

• Website Accessibility for Everyone

• Know & Go: Welcoming Adult Learners to Your Library with Bilingual Programming

• Introduction to Programming with Python and PyMARC

• The Essentials: Customer Service

• Discover Hyku: Empowering Libraries with Open-Source Repository Solutions

• Know & Go: Tips for Cover Letters, Resumes, and Interviews

• Serving the Neurodiverse Library User

• Building a Practice of Plain Language in Your Library

• Know & Go: Identifying When Interactions Cross the Line

New Amigos Vendor Partner: HeinOnline
Amigos is pleased to welcome HeinOnline as a new vendor partner to its Member Discount Services. With more than 238 million pages across 3400 scholarly journals, government documents, case law, treaties, and other authoritative resources, HeinOnline offers an all-in-one research platform rooted in more than a century of experience serving the library community. 

From academic to government, libraries of all types use HeinOnline to support the research needs of students, faculty, historians, legal professionals, policy makers, and general researchers. Its extensive collections span law, political science, international relations, and social sciences, making it especially valuable for institutions looking to provide deep historical and legal context across disciplines. 

The Circulation Desk Still Matters
From welcoming new patrons and promoting library services to providing personalized assistance, the circulation desk continues to play a crucial role in the user experience, especially for those who may not engage with other areas of the library.

Demco understands the enduring value of the circulation desk and offers a range of products to help libraries make this space more functional, approachable, and aligned with patron needs. Members of Amigos receive a discount on Demco furnishings and supplies, making it easier and cost-effective to create a circulation area that’s both efficient and inviting.

Secure 25 – 50% Off Select Infobase Collections by June 30
An educational solutions company, Infobase serves the school and library community with over 15,000 print, film, and digital products, and is currently offering promotions for both current and former subscribers. Libraries can save 25-50% on various collections and packages through June 30th. 

Learn How BioOne Enhances Library Offerings in Recorded Webinar
Coming in 2026, BioOne's flagship journal aggregation BioOne Complete will introduce a Subscribe to Open pilot. View the recorded webinar to learn about the pilot and other ways BioOne supports students and faculty.  

Discount on Newly Launched Oxford Intersections Through June
Newly launched Oxford University Press, Oxford Intersections brings together diverse perspectives from leading scholars to tackle today's most pressing social issues. Each topic offers perpetual access and will expand over time to include hundreds of in-depth articles and is available at a special rate through June 30th.