Today’s Science Brings Home the Platinum Modern Library Award
Ask any scientist what they know about platinum, and they’d tell you that it’s a dense but malleable precious silver-white metal with a high melting point. They may even know its chemical symbol (Pt) and atomic number (78). But thanks to LibraryWorks’ ninth annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs), Platinum is also the distinction awarded to […]
More STEM Content Added to The World Almanac® for Kids Elementary
STEM education—science, technology, engineering, and math—is crucial at any age, and some studies suggest that even young children can pick up on scientific concepts much more easily than previously thought. It is important to build a solid science and math baseline as early as elementary school to help students take on more complex instruction as […]
Study Native American History & Culture with One of the Best Resources
Every November, we take the time to reflect on the myriad contributions of Native Americans throughout history. If you’re looking for a resource that can help students explore more than 15,000 years of Native American culture and history, look no further than Infobase’s American Indian History database. Covering more than 600 Native American groups, the […]
Two-Party System: A Featured Controversy from Issues & Controversies
A Midterm Elections Spotlight from Issues & Controversies: TWO-PARTY SYSTEM: Would More Major Political Parties Benefit the United States? Would having more major political parties benefit the United States? Be sure to check out Issues & Controversies’ complete and unbiased coverage of this important issue. Here is a sample of the pro/con arguments on both […]
This TeenTober, Give Teens the Resources They Need
The teenage years can be a tough time, but we can make it easier for them by making sure they have access to the resources and services they need to make the right decisions and to get a good head start into adulthood. This TeenTober, we invite you to explore the resources Infobase offers that […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
No Time for a Full Diversity Audit? No Problem!
A library collection diversity audit is an incredible way of gathering critical data on the state of representation present in your library collection. This data can be pivotal in your collection development, advocacy, and outreach efforts. There is no denying that a diversity audit is an intensely valuable asset in our efforts to develop library […]
