Amigos Member Library Directors: Check Your Annual Member Report Card! This past Tuesday, Amigos Library Services sent each member library a link to their 2023-24 Amigos Member Report Card. This personalized summary highlights your library’s engagement with Amigos services over the 2023-24 membership year.
If you are a library director at an Amigos member institution and have not received your Member Report Card, please contact the Membership team at membership@amigos.org to request a copy.
As an Amigos member, your library enjoys access to a range of valuable benefits, including:
Group purchasing discounts on library resources.
Free continuing education opportunities to support staff development.
Access to the Amigos Job Bank for recruitment needs.
Participation in NISO’s Library Standards Alliance and more.
The Amigos Member Report Card provides insights into how your library currently utilizes these benefits and identifies additional opportunities to enhance your membership value.
Don’t miss this chance to maximize your membership—review your report today!
Member Benefits News
Registration Open for Amigos Community Conversation: Developing Community Support through Creative Partnerships Registration is now open for Amigos' newest Community Conversation series installment, Developing Community Support through Creative Partnerships (December 11). Community Conversations are free events available exclusively to members.
Creating connections between libraries and local organizations is a foundational part of serving the community. For the new director or librarian, however, this kind of outreach can feel overwhelming and intimidating. In this Community Conversation, a panel of library directors will share their insights on the fundamentals of identifying potential community partners and creating beneficial relationships that bring in new users.
Amigos Members: Don’t Miss the November 24 Deadline to Apply for the 2025 NISO Plus Scholarship! Amigos members are encouraged to apply for the 2025 NISO Plus Scholarship Awards, an exceptional opportunity for emerging and mid-career professionals to connect with the global scholarly communications community. Applications close November 24, 2024—don’t wait to take advantage of this opportunity!
Conference News
Plan Now for the Next Amigos Online Conference, "The People-Powered Library" In almost any organization, it is often said, "People are our greatest resource." And that is especially true in libraries. Welcoming communities into our spaces, unlocking the power of our collections, and connecting users to the information and knowledge they need, people power the library.
The next Amigos Online Conference, "The People-Powered Library" (February 12, 2025), will explore the ways that libraries nurture and grow their staff and teams.
Amigos welcomes proposals for 45-minute individual or panel sessions. Sessions are presented online with technical support and moderation assistance from Amigos staff. Submit your proposal by December 13, 2024.
Member Discount News
Amigos Member Discount Services Continues Work in ConsortiaManager Since transitioning to ConsortiaManager, Amigos Member Discount Services 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.
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.
Whether starting an OER publishing program or seeking new ideas for your existing initiatives, this webinar offers valuable insights to help libraries succeed. Register now and take advantage of this opportunity to learn from an Amigos vendor partner dedicated to advancing open education.
Member Job Bank
Need Help Finding Qualified Candidates for Library Job Openings? Amigos member libraries can post their openings for FREE! Postings remain in our job bank for thirty days and are shared to Amigos social media. Current Job Listings
Continuing Education News
Amigos Online Learning - Free for Members
Online topical conferences, the annual member conference, Know & Go sessions, Community Conversations, and NISO member webinars are all no charge to Amigos members. Upcoming free opportunities include:
