AMICAL members: in this tough budget year, take advantage of the professional development possibilities available to you through the consortium, thanks to grant support and special rates and opportunities negotiated on your behalf. Our Professional Development & Training page has been revised with new instructions about how to take advantage of free and reduced-rate Lyrasis and Nylink online classes, as well as information about how to participate in NITLE events. And don’t forget that funds remain available for 2009 in our Small Grant Award program for training, staff exchanges and conference participation — the deadline for the last round of applications is being extended and will be communicated to you shortly.