Two workshops highlight the Thursday schedule. Understanding Why IOLS Technology and Your Data Are Critical. Amigos has expanded its slate of breakout sessions, formerly called small group sessions. Breakout sessions have been scheduled over a longer period of time to allow attendees greater scheduling flexibility. The Wednesday museum tour is a new addition to the conference.
Amigos expects the tour to be a popular and well-attended event.
Amigos A-Plus Services and a number of its vendor partners will host a reception for conference attendees Thursday evening at the hotel. An address by Dr. William J. Crowe , Spencer Librarian, Kenneth Spencer Research Library , University of Kansas and Chair, OCLC Board of Trustees, highlights the Friday schedule. Dr. Crowe will report on findings of the OCLC Governance Study to those attending the annual Amigos member business meeting. At this meeting, Amigos Members will elect new members to the Amigos Board of Trustees and OCLC Users Council Delegation . The Amigos membership consists of over 650 libraries and cultural institutions located primarily in the southwestern United States that utilize its comprehensive line of services including cataloging, reference, resource sharing, preservation, imaging, consulting, and training.