Education & Events

Amigos free-for-members continuing education classes through June are now on the schedule, with many courses already open for registration.

With new federal accessibility requirements raising the stakes for digital services, libraries are uniquely positioned to champion equitable access to information. Don’t miss the chance to join us next week for the Amigos online conference, Digital Accessibility in Libraries.

Now is a great time to remember that all courses on the Continuing Education Services schedule are free for Amigos members, including student workers and volunteers.

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) enable libraries to streamline workflows, enhance discovery, and integrate systems in innovative ways—regardless of technical background.

Join us on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, for Digital Accessibility in Libraries, an Amigos online conference which will offer actionable strategies and collaborative solutions, drawing on shared experiences to help libraries embed accessibility into their digital strategies and create a more inclusive future.

Two library teams partnered to challenge the assumption that college students don’t read and to amplify underrepresented voices through community-driven collections. They are sharing their project’s findings in the new Amigos Know & Go: College Students Actually Do Read session.

Amigos is offering a unique lineup of Know & Go sessions (quick, one-hour professional development opportunities designed to fit busy schedules) this February and March. These sessions are part of Amigos’ continuing education offerings, available at no cost to member libraries.

Amigos invites proposals from staff at member libraries and the wider library community for two upcoming events: 

Registration is now open for Digital Accessibility in Libraries, the February 25th  Amigos online conference which will offer strategies and solutions for libraries.

Strengthen your skills in managing electronic resources with this comprehensive 3-course micro-credential series. Each course is designed to help you acquire, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot access to electronic resources, as well as develop strategies for assessment and preservation. 

Courses in the Electronic Resource Management Series: