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Supplemental Resources for Every Course Modality

June 16, 2022
Like many instructors, I always have the best of intentions for my summers. (And like many instructors, I tend to not actually accomplish much over the summer, but that’s a… read more →

College-Ready Students? How About Student-Ready Colleges?

June 15, 2022
Confession: I almost failed out of my first year of college. I grew up in Southern California, and there were nearly 1,000 students in my high school grade. I excelled… read more →

The New Basics: Media and News Literacy Instruction

June 14, 2022
According to a 2019 Common Sense Media survey, more than half of teens reported using Instagram, Twitter, or YouTube to get their news. 20% of those teens also reported that… read more →

Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month: Early Warning Signs and Prevention

June 10, 2022
Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and is the most common type of dementia. Dementia is a term used to describe the impaired… read more →

Inquiry and School Librarians: Why Use a Framework?

June 3, 2022
It might seem trivial to talk about professional development when the world is in crisis, but it feels important to focus on something good at the end of this year…. read more →

Using the Summer to Prevent Learning Loss for K–12 Students

June 2, 2022
Well, thank goodness. We have made it to summer. Sunshine! Flowers! Gardens to be tended. Long walks in the woods. Pool parties! When I think about all of my favorite… read more →

Gay Rights: A Featured Controversy from Issues & Controversies

June 1, 2022
An LGBT Pride Month Spotlight from Issues & Controversies: GAY RIGHTS: Should the Government Take More Steps to Protect Gay Rights? Should the government take more steps to protect gay… read more →

Teaching with Intentionality in Academic Library Instruction: Interview with Xan Y. Goodman

May 26, 2022
As the Spring semester is concluding, academic librarians can take this “downtime” to assess their semester. I love finding out what books I can purchase to read over the summer… read more →

Marketing Your Library through Community Partnerships

May 25, 2022
Do you see yourself as a natural marketer or politician? For many librarians, the answer is a resounding “no.” That’s understandable. Most MLIS programs don’t teach graphic design or copywriting…. read more →

Defending Intellectual Freedom with Educational Opportunities

May 19, 2022
According to “Advocating for Intellectual Freedom: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights,” educating the American public, including library staff, on the value of intellectual freedom is fundamental to… read more →

Leveraging Supplemental Resources for K–12 Schools & Districts

May 17, 2022
Supplemental resources are such an invaluable tool for teachers. I’m talking about instructional materials that go beyond the regular required class materials, and for the most part, I’m talking about… read more →

Distance Learning Database Added to Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center

May 12, 2022
Distance learning has been mainstream for many years, and demand for it has accelerated rapidly following the arrival of COVID-19. Distance learning can allow students to learn at their own… read more →