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8 Reasons Why Taking an Internship Is the Best Way to Prepare for Your Career

The job market is as tough as it’s ever been. While there are more career paths, new industries, and raised expectations, there are now more graduates and more people gunning… read more →

Infobase Social Media Posts for Public Libraries: February Edition

To help promote your library’s Infobase resources and connect with your patrons, we have created social media posts for you to share on your social platforms.  The suggested posts feature… read more →

Integrating Racial Literacy in Your Library Program: Resources for Consideration

According to Professor Howard Stevenson, racial literacy is the ability to identify and resolve racially stressful social interactions. It is a critical skill needed to understand lived experiences and interpersonal… read more →

The Best Way to Start Creating Your Blended Learning Curriculum

“When technology integration is organic, it emerges naturally. It is not forced.” —Adam Juarez & Katherine Goyette, The Complete EdTech Coach In 2021, we have seen a move from traditional… read more →

Jump-Start Research with African-American History’s New Topic Centers

Infobase’s acclaimed African-American History database covers more than 500 years of the African-American experience and is an essential resource for exploring African-American history and culture. Three brand-new Topic Centers on… read more →

Tough Conversations with Students: Racism and Mental Health

Discussing “tough” topics with younger students can seem daunting, especially with themes like racism and mental health. But that does not mean you should not have them. Conversations that revolve… read more →

Anti-Racism: A Featured Controversy from Issues & Controversies

Featured in Issues & Controversies: ANTI-RACISM: Will the Anti-Racist Movement Help Reduce Inequities Between Black and White Americans? Will the anti-racist movement help reduce inequities between black and white Americans? Be… read more →

Training for Job Entry and Career Development

Employers want to hire workers who are able to carry out their job duties and achieve desired results. Every job has a minimum training requirement based on the complexity of… read more →

Using Zines in Library Instruction and Outreach: An Interview with Academic Librarian Ann Matsushima Chiu

Zines are fascinating primary sources for self-expression, creativity, engagement, and research. They are self-published works that often include a variety of texts and images on any topic such as health,… read more →

Reflecting on ALA Virtual Midwinter 2021: Dr. Jill Biden, Value of Academic Libraries, Twin Pandemics, and More!

Last month, about 7,000+ attendees from around the world participated in the American Library Association (ALA) Midwinter Virtual Meeting & Exhibits. From closing keynote speaker Dr. Jill Biden—the first lady… read more →

6 Best Practices When Training Remote Employees

Training remote employees is now a vital exercise as working away from the office has increased in both popularity and practicality. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this upward trend has… read more →

Impeachment: A Featured Controversy from Issues & Controversies

Featured in Issues & Controversies: IMPEACHMENT: Was the U.S. House of Representatives Right to Impeach President Donald Trump (R) Twice? Was the U.S. House of Representatives right to impeach President Donald… read more →