Continued ... | Volume 2 | Issue 1 | Summer 2020

Continued ... because learning never stops Continuing Education news from Amigos Library Services Summer Edition 2020 July - September Course Schedule

Conferences

Like the Ceiling Can’t Hold Us: Sharing Innovations in Libraries In times of adversity, libraries and information professionals have been drivers of innovation in their organizations and communities. By collaborating and initiating outward, libraries are adapting and creating new services, programs, experiences, and platforms for users. You're invited to join us online September 23rd for our one-day conference and learn how libraries are innovating in the current landscape. Registration is open and - as always - free for members! Are you an innovator? Taking challenges head on and adapting? Are you establishing, retooling, or redefining programs and initiatives in your organization? Creating new services or content and delivering in new and unique ways? We want to hear from you. Submit your proposal by July 15. Save the Date for our next conference: December 2nd! Topics and speakers to be announced at a later date.

Recordings Amigos Online Conferences - Easy to Access. Meaningful to Attend As a member benefit, all Amigos online conferences are free of charge to the staff of Amigos member institutions! Amigos Library Services presents several online conferences each year exploring... Read more

Other CES Offerings

FREE RDA Toolkit at Amigos?! Are you interested in subscribing to the RDA Toolkit? Did you know that Amigos member libraries get access for one user free of charge and a discount on the cost for other users? Learn more

Classes & Courses

Classes are always being added so be sure to check out our course schedule! *All times are listed in the Central Time Zone*

New Courses! | View Course Highlights and Objectives

Stand Out Librarianship for the Sandwich Generation This brand new course offers fresh insight into a challenge many of us are facing. You or library your patrons may be carrying the responsibility of bringing up children while... Read more www.amigos.org

Basic SQL An introduction to the basics of Structured Query Language including terminology, design, working with databases, and working with the PHP scripting language. Assignments build on previous assignments, ... Read more www.amigos.org

Know & Go | 1 hr Monday Sessions | Free for Members

Generation Z: Libraries and the Post-Millennial Generation June 29 BIBFRAME Update July 6 Collaborating with Faculty July 20 Stand Out Librarianship for the Sandwich Generation July 27 How to Spot Predatory Journals August 3 Getting Started with Application Profiles August 10 Drones and Libraries August 31 The Accidental Cataloger: Tips and Tools to Help You Use the Rules September 28 Performance Improvement Plans October 5

Live Online | Also Available on Request | Early Bird Discounts

Reference and Information Services July 13 - 16, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cataloging with RDA July 14 - 23, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Early bird registration ends 6/23 New and Now: Trends in Podcasting July 14, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Early bird registration ends 6/23 Basic SQL August 3 - 7, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Early bird registration ends 7/13 Library Management for Beginners: Managing Personnel August 5, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Early bird registration ends 7/5 Beyond the Basics: Next Level Readers' Advisory August 12-14, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Early bird registration ends 7/22 Event Planning 101 August 18 - 20, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Early bird registration ends 7/28 Cataloging & Classification Basics August 18 - 27, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Early bird registration ends 7/28 Introduction to Storytimes and Early Literacy Programming August 25-27, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Early bird registration ends 8/4 Step Away from the Desk: Embedded and Roving Reference Services August 26, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Early bird registration ends 8/5 Intermediate Genealogy August 26, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm - Early bird registration ends 8/5 Dealing with Difficult Patrons September 2-4, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Early bird registration ends 8/12 Programming with Python and PyMARC September 8-10, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Early bird registration ends 8/18 Creating a Library Marketing Plan September 9-11, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Early bird registration ends 8/19 Linked Data and Libraries September 15-17, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Early bird registration ends 8/25 Reference Management: A New Approach September 15-17, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Early bird registration ends 8/25 Volunteers in the Library: Coordinating their Success September 17, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Early bird registration ends 8/27

Your Trainers | Learn more about your Amigos trainers

Emily Nimsakont Cataloging and Metadata Trainer Erin Gray Library Services and Technology Trainer AskAcademic Coordinator Jodie Borgerding Continuing Education Services Manager

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