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September 25, 2014
Viewpoint from the Chair
Carla Stoffle, Chair, Amigos Board of Directors
For my initial column as Chair of the Amigos Board of Directors, I first want to thank my fellow Directors for the confidence they've shown in me by choosing me to lead Amigos this coming year.  Read more... 

General Interest

Amigos Board welcomes new Directors

At its August 6 meeting in Dallas, the Amigos Board of Directors welcomed three new members.  Read more... 

$10,000 in Amigos Fellowship funding available

Join Amigos staff online on November 11, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. CST to learn about the award program, how you or your library can apply for funding, and what projects may qualify. Also, get tips on writing a successful proposal and ask questions about the process.  Read more... 

Amigos provides association management services

Since its debut, Amigos Association Management Services has begun handling many of the infrastructure needs for a number of library groups.  Read more... 

Ask Amigos, the Librarian's Reference Desk 
Pottsboro library gets the help it needs from Ask Amigos 

The Pottsboro Area Public Library was within a year or two of closing its doors. The library staff in the small Texas town north of Dallas had the passion for library work but lacked professional knowledge and experience. There was little room in the budget for training or consultants, so staff was constantly on the lookout for whatever free help and advice they could find. Enter Ask Amigos, the Librarian's Reference Desk.  Read more... 

Member Discount News 
Springshare systems help Amigos members better connect with users   
Amigos members, recognizing the value in Springshare's offerings, have readily embraced them.  Read more...
OCLC News
WorldCat Discovery adds features   

WorldCat Discovery now displays local bibliographic data and enables more control for full text links. See more about the new features added in September.  Read more... 


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