CONTINUED... The Amigos Continuing Education Focused Newsletter

Volume 3 | Issue 3 | Jan/Feb 2022

Continued ...

because learning never stops

Continuing Education news

from Amigos Library Services

Course Schedule

Conferences

Changing Standards, Local Choices: Navigating the Current Cataloging Landscape

You don't have to wait to register for our first conference of the New Year!

Register now for the February 10th conference, “Changing Standards, Local Choices: Navigating the Current Cataloging Landscape” to take a closer look at ways to prepare for the changes in cataloging standards over the next few years.

And as always, attendance is free for those working in Amigos member libraries!

Recordings

Amigos Online Conferences - Easy to Access. Meaningful to Attend

All Amigos online conferences are free of charge to the staff of Amigos member institutions!

Register today for access to recent conferences:

Facing the Future of Resource Sharing

Adventures in Archives

What Will We Keep: Creating the Next Remix of Library Services

Moving On: Migrating Library Content and Data

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 & Updated! | View Course Highlights and Objectives

New! Foundations of Intellectual Freedom

Across the nation, administrators in libraries of all sizes are experiencing an increase in material censorship challenges. What is the role of libraries regarding intellectual freedom?

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New! Content Strategy: The Basics

Is your library's content timely, accurate, relevant, and consistent? This course will share what content strategy is and how to implement and maintain one at your organization.

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Supporting Self-Care and Healthy Habits in Libraries

New year, new you? We'll look at ways to prioritize health in the libraries for the new year and the trends and strategies for incorporating and promoting positive self-care and healthy habits.

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

Documenting Library Work: Lessons We Can Learn from Technical Writers January 10
10 Best Practices for Successfully Communicating about Your Library’s Fundraising January 24
Increase Your Productivity with Time Management January 31
Introduction to Metadata Analysis February 7
The Final Countdown - Library Activites for Finals Week Student Support February 14
Creating a Mentorship Program at Your Library February 28

Live Online | Also Available on Request | Early Bird Discounts

Volunteers in the Library: Coordinating their Success January 6, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Library Support and Services for First-Generation College Students January 6, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Basic SQL January 10, 12 & 14, 10 am - 12 pm
Supporting Self-Care and Healthy Habits in Libraries January 11, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Library Management: Managing from the Middle January 12, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Content Strategy: The Basics January 13, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Early bird registration ends 12/22
Cataloging with RDA January 18 – 27, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Early bird registration ends 12/27
SimplyE @ Amigos: An Overview and Demonstration January 18, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Applying the Concept of Cultural Humility to Libraries: A Pathway to Better Libraries January 19, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm - Early bird registration ends 12/28
GIS and GeoWeb Applications in Libraries 2/1/2022 - 3/1/2022, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm - Early bird registration ends 1/10
Creating a Social Media Policy February 2, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Early bird registration ends 1/11
Back to Basics Blogs and Newsletters for Libraries February 9, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Early bird registration ends 1/18
Changing Standards, Local Choices: Navigating the Current Cataloging Landscape February 10, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Early bird registration ends 1/29
Design Thinking in Libraries February 14 - 18, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm - Early bird registration ends 1/21
Writing for the Web February 15, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Early bird registration ends 1/24
Foundations of Intellectual Freedom February 16 – March 2, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Early bird registration ends 1/25
Introduction to Serials Cataloging February 22 -24, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Early bird registration ends 1/31
Getting Started with Grant Writing February 23, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Early bird registration ends 2/1

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