Registration open for Amigos Member Conference 2023: Libraries Plan to Succeed!
Share your plans and share your successes! Taking place online, the Amigos Member Conference 2023: Libraries Plan to Succeed, will revolve around Amigos member libraries' latest innovations and planning strategies.
Voting Representatives: Did you receive a message?
In preparation for the upcoming elections, Amigos is testing email addresses to ensure that voting materials will be properly received by each member institution.
Amigos Announces Candidates for election to the Amigos Board of Directors
The Amigos Library Services Nominating Committee has announced the slate of candidates for election in May to the Amigos Library Services Board of Directors. Candidate and voting information will be sent to the designated Voting Representatives of Amigos’ member institutions as part of an upcoming Call to Meeting.
Figure out what goes where in Dewey Decimal Classification: The Basics
Does a book on houseplants go into gardening (635.9), botany (581.6), or interior decorating (747)? Librarians responsible for cataloging and classifying often encounter and similar dilemmas when processing new materials.
Create better Online Tutorials in this brand new course
Videos and online tutorials are where many people turn to quickly learn and develop new skills. As libraries develop their own online tutorials and videos, they can become important information literacy tools.
Lean to use Debriefs and Retrospectives to their fullest power
All ongoing library projects and programs deserve evaluation. When a project concludes or a large event wraps up, it is important to pause, gather feedback, and define the next steps.
Order ALA RDA Toolkit Subscriptions for Spring
As a free benefit of membership, Amigos offers a single simultaneous user subscription to Resource Description and Access (RDA) Toolkit, an essential tool in modern technical services.
Toward Trans-Inclusive Librarianship
All libraries can provide a trans-inclusive respite for transgender community members and their own staff. Move toward a trans-inclusive environment for patrons and staff by learning to create and maintain safe and welcoming spaces, collections, and programs.
Introduction to Health Literacy for Libraries
Health literacy is obtaining, processing, and understanding basic health information and services. The National Assessment of Adult Literacy indicates that only 12% of Americans have the necessary health literacy skills to meet their needs, including locating health services, understanding drug labels, and following treatment instructions.
Basic Cataloging
Designed for those new to cataloging, this overview of the basics highlights the essential tools and techniques, including descriptive cataloging, subject cataloging, and Machine-Readable Cataloging (MARC).
Need help "Bringing Users Back to the Library"?
Ready to take library experiences to the next level? In the upcoming webinar series "Bringing Users Back to the Library", explore how Amigos vendor partner Article Galaxy Scholar (AGS) helps get the most out of research!
Present at the Amigos Member Conference!
Share your plans and share your successes! Taking place online, the Amigos Member Conference 2023: Libraries Plan to Succeed, will revolve around Amigos member libraries' latest innovations and planning strategies. Submit a presentation proposal about your planning and share the news of your success with other members at this once-a-year online event!