August 29, 2024

Amy Martin to Present Opening Keynote at "Examining the Library User Experience". Reserve Your Seat Today!
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? 

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. Amy currently serves as the Digital Services Project Manager for San Francisco Digital and Data Services.

Taking place on October 16, 2024, Amigos Online Conference will feature presentations on topics ranging from usability studies to accessibility improvements, to what works and what doesn't. 

This conference along with all Amigos online topical conferences, Know & Go sessions, and Community Conversations are free to Amigos members. 

NISO Plus 2024 Global/Online is September 17-18
NISO Plus 2024 Global/Online is a virtual event, happening September 17-18, 2024, featuring dozens of speakers from across the globe who will share their knowledge and expertise on important topics for the information community — and encourage you to join the conversation in the live discussions.

Register today to gain access to all conference content. Amigos members planning to attend should contact info@amigos.org to receive the discount code for a reduced registration rate. 

Continuing Education News

Time to Get Creative! Learn Creative Survey Design Essentials with Dr. Bright in this New September Course

Libraries use surveys frequently as they are an essential way to collect data about library services, programming, and community needs. But many libraries struggle to fully realize their surveys’ potential to collect high quality data. Good survey design is an artform that can be developed through practice.

With a focus on design and development principles and hands-on exercises creating surveys for various library needs, new and seasoned survey designers will walk away more confident and capable to field their next survey.

Enroll in the September 19 course, Creative Survey Design: Crafting Survey Instruments to Meet Your Library’s Research and Evaluation Needs and learn the essentials of good survey design from Dr. Kawanna Bright. 

Amigos Online Learning - Discounted for Members

Review the Continuing Education Schedule for the latest additions and updates:

• Creative Survey Design: Crafting Survey Instruments to Meet Your Library’s Research and Evaluation Needs

• Beyond Accessibility Basics

• The Essentials: Customer Service

• Creating a Social Media Policy

• Dealing with Difficult Interactions

• Creating a Library Marketing Plan

• Introduction to Preservation

• Introduction to Archival Practice

• Volunteers in the Library

• Conducting the Reference Interview