This Juneteenth, Learn About African-American History with These Videos
Looking for resources to commemorate Juneteenth and explore the history of African-American freedom and justice? Infobase is here to help. Discover our dedicated African-American History database, filled with expert-curated content. Plus, our video on demand solution, Access Video On Demand for public libraries and Films On Demand for colleges and universities, offer a rich array […]
Smart Ways to Use AI for Your MBA Application
How to ethically and strategically use AI to sharpen your grad school application.
Fun and Easy Ways to Celebrate National Poetry Month
How much do we love poetry? Let us count the ways. April is National Poetry Month, and we have lots of fun activity ideas to help you celebrate. Here are suggestions for contests, projects, papers, assignments, and videos that are sure to get students excited and deepen their appreciation of poetry. Engage Students with Bloom’s […]
Honor Women’s History with Infobase
Every year, the month of March is dedicated to the celebration and study of the vital roles that women have played in American history. We at Infobase are celebrating, too, by highlighting some of the women’s history content in our database, streaming video, and eBook products that you, staff, and students can use in your […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Streaming Collection
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is one of the most exciting and disruptive technologies today, especially within education. AI has the potential to make many tasks we do every day easier, but it also comes with potential pitfalls—especially if used incorrectly or unethically. As such, it is imperative that both students and educators learn how to […]
Was the Biden Presidency a Success? A Featured Controversy from Issues & Controversies
On January 20, 2025, President Joe Biden stepped down from office after becoming the first president in more than half a century to decline to seek reelection when eligible for another term. Depending on whom you talk to, Biden’s presidency was either one that reinstated America’s role on the world stage and successfully ushered through […]
Librarians, Fight Misinformation with Infobase
Like it or not, we live in an era where misinformation and disinformation are abundant, and a misinformed public cannot make responsible decisions. As such, information literacy, including news literacy and media literacy, has never been more crucial. The foundational critical-thinking skills that come with information literacy will benefit researchers of all ages, and the […]
Celebrate Black History Month with Infobase
Every February, we celebrate the many contributions that African Americans have made to our society and honor the many struggles and triumphs they have faced over the generations. Infobase has a wide range of educational content that is ideal for researchers and educators at all levels looking for solid sources on African-American history. K–12 students, […]
Credo Reference Is an MLA Platinum Winner: Q&A with the Editors
Infobase’s award-winning academic resource Credo Reference brought home another award—Platinum distinction in LibraryWorks’ 11th annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs)! Each year, the MLAs recognize the top products and services in the library industry in a truly unbiased format. We wanted to follow up this latest great honor with a conversation with Kristin Klinger, Infobase’s platform […]
Can Donald Trump Pardon Himself? A Featured Controversy from Issues & Controversies
When Donald Trump returns to the White House on January 20, 2025, he will have the dubious distinction of becoming the first person convicted of a federal crime to hold the office of the presidency. As presidents have the power to pardon people convicted of federal crimes, Trump’s reelection raises the question of whether or […]
The 10 Most Popular Higher Ed Programs of 2024
What have your students and peers been watching on Films On Demand in 2024? Find the most viewed titles below as well as a few recommendations for further viewing. Subscribers, log into Films On Demand to watch these videos now. All titles are available worldwide unless otherwise noted. We have included searchable item numbers for […]
Providing Guidance on Artificial Intelligence (AI)
To many of us parents and educators, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in education has been both intriguing and disturbing. Over the past year, I’ve watched my two teenagers experiment with ChatGPT many times, with results that alternate between impressive, ridiculous, and a waste of time. What’s clear is that, for better or worse, […]
