AmigosNow, July 25, 2013

In This Issue

IPS Online Conference

2013 Internet Librarian Conference Discount

Rock's Backpages Special Pricing

Back to School Library Supplies from Amigos

Update Your Contact Information

PLA Launches DigitalLearn.org

Arizona Library Bicycle Delivery Service

Hillary Rodham Clinton Children's Library

Upcoming OCLC Virtual Conference

New OCLC Survey

Upcoming Webinars

Brain Hive

August 8, 2 pm CDT

Credo Reference

August 2, 1 p.m. CDT

August 13, 9 a.m. CDT

Mango Languages

August 13, 1 p.m.

ProQuest

July 26, 12 p.m. CDT

July 30, 10 a.m. CDT

Mosio

(formerly Text a Librarian)

Demo Webinars

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Job Bank

Amigos Home

Training Schedule

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Conference News

Registration Now Open for "Preservation: Back to Basics" Online Conference

Registration is now open for "Preservation: Back to Basics." Our latest online conference will be held Thursday, September 19 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CDT. Read more...

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Amigos Offers Registration Discount for 2013 Internet Librarian Conference

Amigos Members are entitled to a discount of $150 off the early-bird price for the 3-day conference. Read more...

Member Discount News

Special Pricing on Rock's Backpages

Amigos has joined with Rock's Backpages, the largest online database of music writing in the world, to offer you an additional 15% discount on any new subscription. Read more...

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It's Back to School Time! Get Your Library Supplies from Amigos

It's back to school time and that means SCHOOL SUPPLIES. We want to remind you that we have many vendors who offer supplies for your library. 3M, Data2, Techlogic, and Watson Label Products are just a few of our many supply partners. Visit our website to view the entire list.

General Interest

Update Your Contact Information

Last week, member contact information update emails were sent to all Directors. Read more...

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PLA Announces Launch of DigitalLearn.org

After months of thoughtful planning, development and beta testing, DigitalLearn.org has officially launched. Read more...

Member News

Arizona Library Rolls Out Books on Wheels Bicycle Delivery Service

When patrons can't get to the Pima County Library, cycling volunteers take books to them. Read more...

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CALS Opens Hillary Rodham Clinton Children's Library & Learning Center in Little Rock

The Central Arkansas Library System (CALS), an Amigos member, recently dedicated its new children's library in Little Rock in honor of Former Secretary of State, U.S. Senator, and First Lady Hilary Rodham Clinton. Read more...

OCLC News

Attend OCLC's Best of Show Virtual Conference July 31-August 1

You are invited to attend OCLC's Best of Show 2013 virtual conference, Wednesday, July 31, and Thursday, August 1, featuring a reprise of OCLC's best Web sessions, in-person meetings, and conference events so far this year. Read more...

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Now available: "A Snapshot of Priorities and Perspectives - U.S. Library Consortia"

OCLC recently completed a survey among U.S. library consortia leaders to better understand the demographic make-up of groups, their strategic initiatives, the challenges of groups and top methods of groups for communicating with their members. OCLC is excited to share the results of the report, now available online.