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Assessment in libraries is an essential aspect of our jobs, so how can we continue doing assessments when working in a virtual environment? In this blog post, I will discuss… read more →

If you’re attending the virtual American Library Association conference from June 23–26, be sure to visit Infobase’s booth! (You must be a registered attendee at ALA to access the booth.)… read more →

To celebrate Pride Month, we thoughtfully curated this list of top films that explore sexuality and gender, discuss the LGBTQ+ community’s history and the issues it faces today, and offer… read more →

“Juneteenth marks our country’s second independence day. Although it has long been celebrated in the African American community, this monumental event remains largely unknown to most Americans.” In Galveston, Texas,… read more →

“Juneteenth” is an annual African-American celebration commemorating the 1865 abolition of slavery in Texas. Though cut off from the rest of the South in 1863, much of Texas remained unoccupied… read more →

An LGBT Pride Month Historical Spotlight from Issues & Controversies in History: PROPOSITION 6: Should California Voters Pass the Antigay Ballot Measure Known as the Briggs Initiative? Should Californians pass… read more →

Distance learning is something a lot of people have been pushed into due to the coronavirus pandemic. But online learning from home shouldn’t be something people dread. Virtual reality (VR)… read more →

Onboarding is an essential part of a new employee’s experience at an institution. Some libraries have onboarding processes in place, so how were these institutions able to pivot during the… read more →

Featured in Issues & Controversies: TRANSGENDER RIGHTS: Should the Government Take More Steps to Protect Transgender Rights? Should the government take more steps to protect transgender rights? Be sure to… read more →

Give students, researchers, and patrons a greater understanding and appreciation for the strong heritage of America’s important cultures and contributors. The NEA reaffirms that students who participate in ethnic studies… read more →

Last year, we added two new Topic Centers to Bloom’s Literature—Fine Art and World of Dance—that greatly expanded the award-winning literature database’s coverage of the fine and performing arts. Now,… read more →

After conducting a six-month-long assessment to explore the changing needs of the community our library branch serves, we determined that our number-one priority in moving our services forward should be… read more →