Trending Professional Development Topics in Higher Education
Educators have always had to stay on top of their field and keep up to date with their skills and knowledge. But since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the demands and expectations placed upon them have changed—and grown—at breakneck speed. Learning new technologies, moving coursework to a virtual environment, and engaging and supporting students […]
The Harlem Renaissance’s Global Influence
Although the Harlem Renaissance is most closely associated with New York City, its influence spread around the globe. Here we show some of the areas affected by Harlem’s ideas and institutions, along with other areas that in turn affected the movement. Some places, such as the Caribbean and Georgia, contributed to the birth of the […]
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 for the top jobs. This is why it’s so important to make yourself stand out. But how? A tried and trusted route into working life […]
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 on-site or physical classroom learning to more online or remote instruction. Usually, online learning is conducted in one of two key forms: asynchronous, when learners […]
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 important subjects were just added to the 14 already on the platform, offering fresh new entry points into the content and ways to dig deeper […]
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 the duties workers in that job are expected to perform. If you want to be competitive in the labor market, whether you are just entering […]
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, literature, activism, science fiction, and many more. They can provide useful perspectives and can be written by marginalized voices who are often not included or […]
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 of the United States—to Drs. Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain, there were many awe-inspiring speakers, amazing programs, and learning sessions packed throughout January […]
On Remote Work, Engagement, and User Experiences: An Interview with Jamie Lin, Education & Professional Development Manager at Atla
Many of us today have to design learning objects and think of ways to support our users remotely. It can be challenging to find balance and to create effective digital instruction programs. In this interview, Ray Pun speaks with Jamie Lin, the Education & Professional Development Manager at Atla, regarding remote work, user experiences, and […]
Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center Brings Home Gold Distinction in the 2021 MLA Awards: Q&A with the Editor
Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center recently received Gold distinction in the 2021 Modern Library Awards (MLAs), sponsored by LibraryWorks. Each year, the MLAs recognize the top products and services in the library industry in a truly unbiased format. We were delighted by the honor and decided to speak with James Chambers, Infobase’s Editor-in-Chief of Ferguson’s Career […]
Issues and Controversies Receives 2021 MLA Awards’ Gold Distinction: Q&A with the Editor
Issues & Controversies recently received Gold distinction in the 2021 Modern Library Awards (MLAs), sponsored by LibraryWorks. 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 great honor with a conversation with Andrew Gyory, Infobase’s Editor-in-Chief of Issues & […]
Valencia College Leverages Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center to Empower Students in Their New Student Experience Course: Q&A
Valencia College, a public college with campuses in Orlando and other parts of central Florida, is a subscriber of Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center. We recently had the pleasure to speak with Lianna McGowan, Faculty, New Student Experience, and librarians Courtney Moore and Chris Wettstein about how they use Ferguson’s—specifically in their New Student Experience (NSE) […]
