Vol. 34, No. 1                                                         January-March 2013
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Viewpoint from 
the Chair
Goodson

We recently announced a slate of candidates for May's election to the Amigos Board of Directors. As you consider this list of nominees - all excellent choices  - I thought it might be useful for me to outline how this process works.   Read more

 

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Registration Now Open for 2013 Amigos Member Conference

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Registration is officially open for the 2013 Amigos Member Conference, an online event scheduled for May 15-16. The theme of the 2-day online conference is Ingenuity, Imagination, and Innovation - Using Creative Solutions in Today's Library. Session speakers will focus on finding creative solutions for the many situations that confront today's libraries.  Read more...

On the Road Again! Amigos to Participate in Three State Conferences in April 

Amigos is hitting the road for three state conferences next month: April 3-5 in Oklahoma, April 17-19 in New Mexico, and April 24-27 in Texas. 

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Candidates for 2013 Amigos Board of Directors Election Announced
The Amigos Nominating Committee has announced the slate of candidates for election 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 mailing. Read more...

Optimal Resume Helps Job-Seeking Kirkwood Library Patrons

Optimal ResumeThe downturn in the world's economy that began in 2007 is generally referred to as The Great Recession. As the U.S. the economy sagged and job losses grew, libraries across the country began seeing patrons in record numbers seeking help with job searches. Not only was the need for assistance rising, but the way in which patrons wanted help was changing. Job seekers that had traditionally sought help from the many employment guides dotting library shelves increasingly began asking for online tools.  Read more...  
Membership Discussions Highlight March 6 Amigos Board Meeting  

At its March 6 meeting in Dallas, the Amigos Library Services Board of Directors participated in a planning session and discussion to address short- and long-term issues related to membership and member participation in Amigos programs.   Read more...

¿Que Pasa? is published quarterly by Amigos Library Services, 14400 Midway Road, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75244-3509
Telephone: 1-800-843-8482 (972-851-8000) Editor: Larry Godwin