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Volume 4 | Issue 2 | September/October 2022
Continued
The Amigos Continuing Education Newsletter
Amigos Job Bank
Applications are now being accepted for "Cataloging and Metadata Trainer"
Amigos Library Services seeks to fill the position of Cataloging and Metadata Trainer. The Cataloging and Metadata Trainer will provide education, consulting, and support for cataloging, classification, and metadata standards used by librarians and archivists. Duties include developing and conducting training courses and presentations on cataloging, classification, and metadata standards; monitoring current and emerging regional, national, and international cataloging and metadata standards and practices; provide support and consulting for cataloging and metadata standards; and administering the RDA Toolkit member benefit and discount program.

Follow the link here to read the full description of this exciting opportunity and application instructions. Position is open until filled with first review of applications beginning September 29th.
Conferences & Special Events
Amigos Online Conference
The Library Technology Roadmap
What is the best way to assess and evaluate current technologies? How do libraries choose which new technologies to adopt? When is it time to sunset an existing technology? This Amigos Library Services online conference will explore the complexities of planning and managing technology in libraries.

Amigos is now accepting presentation proposals for the December 1, 2022, online conference, "The Library Technology Roadmap".

The call for proposals is open through September 21. Submit your proposal today!
Coming Soon!
The next Amigos Community Conversations is in October
A series developed for member libraries, Amigos Community Conversations provide a safe space to engage in discussions about the topics and trends evolving in libraries today with experienced facilitators and other Amigos member library staff.

Event details will be announced soon in AmigosNow and on Amigos social media! Registration for this free event is a benefit limited to members.
Recordings
Amigos Online Conferences - Easy to Access. Meaningful to Attend
Online conferences are a no-charge benefit for Amigos member libraries.

Register today for access to recent conferences:

Please Note: Attendees registered for the live event already have access to the past conference recordings. To view the recordings, login with the credentials provided for attending the live conference.  
Sessions & Workshops
The October - December training schedule is now available! Sessions are always being added so be sure to check out our full schedule.
*All times are listed in the Central Time Zone*
On Request Training Available

Amigos will provide on-request training sessions, online or face-to-face designed specifically to meet your library's needs. On-request training can be an effective way to meet specific and specialized training needs.

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New & Updated! | View Highlights and Objectives
Strategies for Creating and Rebuilding Library Partnerships

Engaged community partners help expand services and reach new audiences. Learn to identify what partners bring to the table and cultivate and activate new and existing partnerships that deliver for everyone invested.

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Know & Go: What's New in Mystery and Horror

The popularity of the mystery and horror genres continues to grow. Learn more about these popular genres, their growing appeal to readers, and new titles and popular programs to entice audiences.

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JavaScript Basics

Basic HTML leads to static, dead Web pages. With the addition of some simple JavaScript, Web pages can interact with users. Learn how to write simple JavaScript code and incorporate pre-written scripts into Web pages.

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Know & Go | 1 hr Monday Sessions at 1:30 pm | Free for Members
Live Online | Also Available on Request
Your Trainers | Learn more about your Amigos trainers
Erin
Gray
Library Services and Technology Trainer
Jodie
Borgerding
Continuing Education Services Manager