Inquiry and School Librarians: Why Use a Framework?
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. Strangely, coronavirus provided unexpected learning opportunities that were not available 12 months ago. It opened the door for school librarians to access professional development online, […]
Marketing Your Library through Community Partnerships
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. And library marketing or politicking can sound a lot like “sales”—an idea that may feel off-putting to librarians dedicated to free and open access. But […]
Leveraging Supplemental Resources for K–12 Schools & Districts
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 items that are not required. They are optional additional materials for students to extend their learning. Supplemental resources can include apps, websites, videos, software, or […]
Opium War: A Historical Controversy from Issues & Controversies in History
A Historical Spotlight from Issues & Controversies in History: OPIUM WAR: Was Great Britain Justified in Going to War with China? Should Great Britain have gone to war with China? Be sure to check out Issues & Controversies in History’s complete and unbiased coverage of this issue. Learn more about the issue and check out […]
Developing an Inclusive Library Space: A Holistic Approach
The library is an institution whose purpose is to serve the needs of its community. To ensure the library is effectively representing and including all members of the community (both the local and global community all humans are a part of), we must be continuously evaluating the library’s practices, programs, policies, collections, and more. We […]
From Course Scaffolding to the Flipped Classroom: Asynchronous Learning in Practice
Asynchronous learning offers many benefits to students and instructors alike. For students, asynchronous learning opens up opportunities to take classes regardless of restrictions like timezones or location. Faculty can use strategies for asynchronous instruction, such as the “flipped classroom” approach, to maximize live class time. Even before the pandemic, institutions offered distance education for degree […]
Learn How Notable Filmmakers Became Iconic
Available to colleges and universities through Films On Demand and to public libraries through Access Video On Demand, Becoming Iconic explores the process of directing a big-budget feature from the ground up through the eyes of top directors, who share their personal stories. Directed by Neal Thibedeau, the documentary was created in tandem with Jonathan […]
Empower Your Students to Become Informed Global Citizens with My World: Global Curriculum
Today, there are as many news outlets as there are opinions about these outlets and their “agendas.” As the media plays an ever-increasing role in forming our worldview, media literacy is becoming an even more important skill for the next generation of leaders, creators, innovators, and citizens. That’s why Infobase is proud to partner with […]
Reset Your Job & Career Programs for Empowerment, Equity & Resilience
Automation. COVID. The Great Recession. Every few years, something seems to come along and dramatically shift the career and job landscape for our communities. In a rapidly changing globalized world, the needs of job seekers will continue to evolve, too. How can a library’s programs and services possibly keep up? We can reset our job […]
Four Fast and Fun Check-In Ideas for Your Classroom
Whether you call it a bell-ringer, opener, do-now, etc., we all know the first few moments of the school day (or a class) set the tone. That’s why we LOVE these quick check-in activities to connect with students. These activities help: Set a positive tone Get those neurons firing Stimulate background knowledge Create opportunities for […]
Community-Led Planning at the Public Library
You dream of creating services, programs, and spaces that respond to your community. And you know that you need to plan ahead in order to accomplish that while making the best use of your limited time and budget. The possibilities for service seem endless, but your resources aren’t. How do you make meaningful plans—the kind […]
Women’s History Month: American Trailblazers
Women’s History Month is a perfect time to learn about the challenges that women have faced politically, socially, and professionally throughout American history, and celebrate the accomplishments of focused and passionate women. There are far too many to include here, so we’ve highlighted just some of the trailblazers that have made it possible to shift […]
