(MSLA) Massachusetts School Library Association

Massachusetts School Library Association (MSLA)

Join Infobase at the Norwood Conference Center in Norwood, MA, for a chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card!* 

Infobase is the home of Learn360, Credo Source, Facts On File, and many other resources for school libraries. Meet Lara Kraft, Business Development Executive at Infobase, at the MSLA conference to explore solutions that support information literacy, research, standards-based skills, classroom instruction, library programming, and much more. We look forward to seeing you!

Contact Lara Kraft to learn how Infobase can help you and your library thrive. Or schedule a meeting here for a free demo. 

Don’t Miss Our Presentation

Discover How You Can Help Students Sharpen Their Critical-Thinking Skills and Successfully Navigate a World of Information Overload

Session: Sunday, March 2 | Time: 11:50 am–12:20 pm ET | Location: Room 103

Presenter: Lara Kraft

Prepare your researchers to defend their ideas in today’s information whirlwind with Infobase products, which provide facts, statistics, different perspectives, and multiple viewpoints—all tools to sharpen critical-thinking skills and create confident researchers.

In this session, you will learn:

• How to start fact-finding with Credo Source’s authoritative reference content.
• How to build critical-thinking skills with Issues & Controversies and see multiple perspectives on any topic. 

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About Our Presenter:

Lara Kraft is a Business Development Executive at Infobase (a.k.a., Facts On File). During this time, she has been working closely with schools and districts to determine which digital resource(s) can best support their instruction. Lara has been working with K–12 schools for nearly 25 years.

 

 

These are just some of our critical thinking and information literacy resources for Massachusetts libraries:

• NEW! The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Streaming Collection is an educational video library that introduces and provides a deeper understanding of the newest technological advances in AI. Curated to support teachers and students with practical use-cases and outline ethical implications, this unique collection will elevate professional development and support both novice and experienced learners.
• Bloom’s Literature is a curated multimedia database of literature reference texts to supplement student understanding and put great literary works into context. Support assigned readings with overviews, literary criticism, background information, and author biographies. Differentiate instruction with audio and video content to promote deeper understanding of literary works. Develop critical-thinking skills and inspire real-world connections with literature.
• Credo Source is a student research database that combines trusted reference content and research skill-building tools in a simple instruction-friendly platform. A hub of topic discovery with 1.5M+ curated reference articles, images, and videos, Credo Source maximizes learning opportunities with information literacy, critical thinking, and self-instruction tutorials that support successful student research and the growth of background knowledge.
• Classroom Video On Demand Master Curriculum Collection provides an extensive cross-curricular video library to support and extend student learning across subjects in secondary school. Integrate advanced videos, educator guides, and assessment tools to streamline school unit planning and enhance AP and honors-level courses. Engage and empower student-driven academic success with curated research materials, study resources, and accessibility features.
• Issues & Controversies is a comprehensive, multimedia research database with unbiased pro/con articles and primary sources to supplement humanities instruction. Each debate topic consists of explanatory introductions and quoted passages that teach students how to tackle and analyze document-based questions, think critically, and write analytically. Cultivate student interest and independence with the tools they need to understand contemporary issues and conflicts in American society.
• Learn360 is a K–12 multimedia resource library curated across subjects and grade levels to supplement teacher-led instruction and extend student learning. Discover curricular videos, educator guides, and assessment tools to enhance instruction and streamline lesson planning. Deepen student learning and inspire independent research with curated video resources, games and study materials, and accessibility features to propel student academic growth.
• The World Almanac® for Kids is a 6–8 cross-curricular multimedia database that provides content to drive student research and extend class learning. Capitalize on student curiosity with videos, games, assessments, and handouts to reinforce ideas in the classroom. Propel self-led study with skill-building resources and research guidance. Accelerate academic growth with full lesson plans and other teacher resources.

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