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What Credo Data Tells Us about Student Research Trends

Director of Product Jeff Soloway dives into the shifting research interests of today’s student population, drawing on millions of searches from Credo Reference’s vast database. From rising concerns about the economy to the growing popularity of sports betting, Jeff explores what the data reveals — and how Credo is using these insights to keep students […]

Welcome to the Stack — May Edition

Welcome to The Stack—a monthly program that gives librarians and teachers a curated set of ready-to-use resources that turn “I’m done” and “I’m bored” into an hour they didn’t see coming. Each month’s stack includes: A quest printable that sparks a new research adventure A visual literacy printable that prompts closer, deeper thinking A monthly […]

Why Students Struggle with Research (and How Libraries Can Fix It)

Many students fail not because they lack information, but because they lack a clear starting point. This article explores how structured reference resources help learners develop research literacy — and why that first step matters more than most people think. Ask a student why their research paper fell flat, and they’ll usually say the same […]

Teaching Learners to Think Critically About the Planet

How educators and librarians can equip K-12 students, college learners, and public library patrons to analyze scientific claims, interpret environmental data, and distinguish evidence-based research from advocacy — with the help of authoritative digital resources. Why Environmental Literacy Is a 21st-Century Essential Every day, learners of all ages see many environmental claims. They find them […]

Welcome to the Stack — April Edition

Learning in the Modern Age: Why Students Need a Managed, Structured Flow of Information

Imagine this: A learner begins a research project on the Amazon rainforest. They open a laptop, and an hour later, they’re watching a video about a capybara befriending a cat. Fifteen tabs are open, there’s a half-written sentence, and a look of total frustration. Sound familiar? The endless ocean of information we call the internet […]

From Page to Screen: How Video Helps Learners Engage with Literature

Many students encounter classic literature the same way: staring down dense language, unfamiliar social codes, and worlds that feel impossibly distant. Whether it’s the moral ambiguity of Heart of Darkness, the social constraints of Middlemarch, or the shifting narration of The Sound and the Fury, classic texts can feel like locked doors. For many students, […]

Teaching News Literacy to Learners in a Misinformation Age

For decades, librarians have been at the forefront of media and information literacy—guiding learners in source evaluation, research practices, and ethical information use. Today’s news ecosystem has only heightened both the need for that expertise and the range of educators who rely on it. In an era shaped by algorithmic feeds, AI-generated content, polarized commentary, […]

Help Students Master Math with Infobase

We rely on many kinds of technology every day. We use it to turn on lights, take life-saving medicine, and make calls on pocket-sized computers. In fact, we rely on them so often that we take them for granted. In addition, they seem to improve over time. They are tools that help us better understand […]

Iran Nuclear Program: A Featured Controversy from Issues & Controversies

Israel and U.S. Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Program On June 12, 2025, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion. It carried out coordinated air strikes and drone attacks on dozens of targets in Iran. Since 1979, Iran’s regime has defined itself in opposition to the United States, Israel, and the West. The attacks hit Iranian nuclear sites, […]

Library Resources as Essential AI Complements

The beauty of information literacy is that there’s never a time when it’s not at the fore in our academic, professional, and even personal lives. Every day, we need facts—or at least, a way to find them—and our modern world offers a multitude of avenues for doing just that. The newest tool is generative AI—especially […]

This Juneteenth, Learn About African-American History

Looking for resources to commemorate Juneteenth and explore the history of African-American freedom and justice? Infobase is here to help. Learn about African-American history with our dedicated database, filled with expert-curated content. Our video on demand solutions also offer a wide range of content. Access Video On Demand is one option. Films On Demand, is […]