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Amigos Library Services will launch the new Trans-Amigos Express (TAE) Courier Hub on July 13. The hub will give TAE users a clearer, more useful starting point for managing their courier activity.

Docuseek is announcing the official launch of Docuseek for Public Libraries, a dedicated streaming platform that delivers more than 3,000 curated educational documentaries exclusively to public library systems nationwide.

The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) recently published its new Collaborative Collections Lifecycle Infrastructure Project (CCLIP) Recommended Practice, a framework designed to help libraries and consortia work together more effectively when developing

Amigos is sponsoring four virtual registrations for staff from Amigos member libraries to attend the annual Northwest Interlibrary Loan (NWILL) & Resource Sharing Conference. To be considered for one of the four Amigos scholarships, apply by June 15, 2026. The hybrid conference will be held on September 1 – 3, 2026.

Amigos is pleased to recognize the newest recipients of the Electronic Resource Management Micro-Credential. These learners completed all required coursework and a capstone project, demonstrating strong commitment to advancing their skills in managing electronic resources.

This past year's change to make Amigos' continuing education opportunities free to member libraries has resulted in a significant increase in registrations. However, this has also led to an uptick in duplicate registrations for the same course.

The latest edition of Continued, the Amigos continuing education ne

Working with our vendor partner Schlager Digital Library, Amigos is offering members a special, limited-time opportunity available through August 31.

Welcome summer with Bibliotele's gripping entertainment and films that open doors to other cultures and ideas. This new Amigos vendor partner is popular with member libraries looking to serve their Spanish-speaking communities.

Amigos members can receive an 8% discount on English-language cataloging services through discount direct vendor partner Backstage Library Works(BSLW), and this summer, the queue is open to knock out some projects before the start of the 2026-2027 school year. What do you have lined up in the processing queue?

In this webinar, Casey Cheney, vice president of automation services at Backstage Library Works, will explore the why and how of authority control, and guide you through options for maintaining control while optimizing search in your catalog. 
 

Amigos Library Services’ 2026 Member Conference, The Ways We Thrive, brought together library professionals to celebrate the innovation, adaptability, and resilience that continue to shape the field.