13 Scary Movies to Petrify Your Patrons

It’s that time of year again. Soon ghosts and goblins will be rapping at your chamber door with the all-too-familiar salutation: “Trick or treat!”  No Halloween would be complete without a good scary movie. If your public library has a subscription to Access Video On Demand streaming video, your patrons have access to a treasure […]

Learn More about America’s Indigenous Peoples with These Videos

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we take the time to acknowledge the many achievements of Indigenous people, commemorating their histories and honoring their cultures. Infobase’s streaming video and media platforms—including Learn360 for K–12 schools and districts, Classroom Video On Demand for secondary schools, Just for Kids and Access Video On Demand for public libraries, and Films […]

Edmund Burke and the French Revolution: A Historical Controversy

Was Edmund Burke’s condemnation of the French Revolution justified? 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 a sample of the pro/con arguments on both sides below. THE ISSUE In 1789, the French Revolution erupted in Paris. Challenging […]

Read Up on Banned Books with Bloom’s Literature

You’ve no doubt heard about it in the news: a massive uptick in book challenges in institutions nationwide. The American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked more than 1,269 challenges to library, school, and university materials and services in 2022 alone—an unprecedented amount compared to previous years. But why? And what books were banned […]

Battle of the Teutoburg Forest: A Historical Controversy from Issues & Controversies in History

Was the “Varian disaster” responsible for Rome’s eventual failure to conquer Germania? 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 a sample of the pro/con arguments on both sides below. THE ISSUE In 9 CE, Arminius and a […]

Dreams of a Cosmos So Grand

Returning to the Moon is key to our future in space. Some argue it is key to humanity’s future. The sun sets and the light dims, carrying our thoughts away from daytime cares to nighttime dreams. Dreams of a cosmos so grand that we cannot help but stand in amazement and wonder: Where did it […]

Give Elementary Students a Leg Up on the Human Body and More

Subscribers to The World Almanac® for Kids Elementary know about the wide variety of age-appropriate, vetted, and trustworthy STEM content they can find on the platform, perfect for inquisitive young minds. Now, we’ve added even more STEM content, including an introduction to the human body and even more elementary-level math content.  Both new Topic Centers […]

Quebec Separatism: A Historical Controversy from Issues & Controversies in History

Should the province of Quebec secede from Canada and become a sovereign nation? 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 a sample of the pro/con arguments on both sides below. THE ISSUE By 1700, longtime rivals Great […]

12 More Videos You Should Watch During Pride Month

At Infobase we are constantly expanding and updating our content in an effort to continue to speak to your community’s interests year after year. With that in mind, we have expanded our list of the top 5 films we think you should watch during Pride Month to include 12 new LGBTQ+ themed videos.  Available through […]

Effective Public Library Services for Seniors

The “age wave.” The “silver tsunami.” Whatever you call it, America is aging rapidly—and what it means to age is changing. With 10,000 Baby Boomers turning 65 every day, seniors now make up about 15% of the country’s population; by 2060, it will be nearly a quarter. We are living longer, and able to be […]

Haitian Revolution: A Historical Controversy from Issues & Controversies in History

The Haitian Revolution: Did this uprising successfully advance or ultimately thwart the cause of human rights? 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 a sample of the pro/con arguments on both sides below. THE ISSUE In 1791, […]

Labor Unions: A Featured Controversy from Issues & Controversies

An International Workers’ Day Spotlight from Issues & Controversies: Labor Unions: Do Labor Unions Benefit American Workers and the U.S. Economy? Do labor unions help the U.S. economy and American workers? Be sure to check out Issues & Controversies’ complete and unbiased coverage of this important issue. Here is a sample of the pro/con arguments […]