Information Literacy in History Education: A Public Library Opportunity for America’s 250th
Every milestone anniversary brings a predictable wave of interest. Family history questions pile up at the reference desk. Kids start National History Day projects. Book clubs pick up Revolutionary War fiction. Retirees suddenly want to know how their hometown got its start. America’s 250th will bring all of that, just bigger. That’s exactly why public […]
Introducing InfoLaunch: A New Name for a Thirty-Year Story
The World Almanac for Kids has a new name. Here’s why it matters — and why the name itself tells you everything. Every researcher, librarian, and lifelong learner had a first question. It might have been about dinosaurs, or space, or why the sky is blue. It might have been about Brazil’s capital, how a […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Help Kids Learn with Crayola Creative Activities
About Crayola: Create to Learn Series Creative activities can build children’s problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. In addition, they can improve hand-eye coordination and attention span, and encourage self-expression and curiosity. They can also introduce children to different views and values. Dive into dozens of creative activities for children. These activities help kids understand our world […]
5 Ways to Say “Thank You” to Your Community’s Teachers
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all of our Learn360 educators. Thank you for the late-night lesson planning and emails, the relentless positivity, and your unwavering belief in our children and students. Our team is inspired by teachers every day, and every day we celebrate the teachers and staff who support our schools. Here are some […]
Go on Adventures with Sonic the Hedgehog
If you’re of a certain age, you might remember turning on the TV on weekdays to watch Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog when you were young. Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog was one of two Sonic the Hedgehog cartoons from the 1990s (the other, Sonic the Hedgehog, aired on Saturday mornings). Well, Sonic the Hedgehog […]
Ten Popular Public Library Streams of 2024
What have public library patrons been streaming on Access Video On Demand and Just for Kids in 2024? Find some of the most viewed titles below as well as a few recommendations for further viewing. 5 Popular Titles from Access Video On Demand 1. Super Special Sonic Search and Smash Squad from MVD (Item #186785) […]
