Access Video On Demand: October Programming Ideas—Veterans’ Day and More
Access Video On Demand provides countless ideas for community programming, including titles that celebrate Veterans’ Day, Black History Month in February, Rosa Parks’s great act of heroism, and the day the U.S. gained a 49th state. Subscribers can also explore the complete calendar (accessible via the menu in the top left of header) for the […]
Films On Demand: October Timely Topics—The European Union and More
This month’s programming suggestions from Films On Demand help students learn more about Brexit and the European Union, get advice on how to write a novel, celebrate the birthday of an icon of American literature, and more. Subscribers can also explore the complete calendar (accessible via the menu in the top left of the header) for […]
Health Reference Center: New Teen Health Videos
Nine new Teens’ Healthy Choices videos have just been added to Health Reference Center. Now totaling 18 in number, the proprietary Teens’ Healthy Choices videos feature teens speaking to teens about health issues, substance abuse, social pressure, and more, providing the facts and insight teens need to make informed decisions. The nine new videos include: […]
Science Online: Check Out the New Overview Video
Infobase’s acclaimed Science Online database facilitates STEM research and learning with assets that encourage users to find the information they need, evaluate it, and apply it. Want to see how it works? Check out the overview video below! Our brand-new overview video gives you an up-close look at the depth and breadth of this […]
Issues & Controversies: Featured Controversy—Brexit
Featured in Issues & Controversies: BREXIT: Will Leaving the European Union Benefit the United Kingdom? SUPPORTERS ARGUE The European Union is a bloated, undemocratic organization corrosive to national sovereignty. Brexit will allow the United Kingdom to boost its economic competitiveness, reassert control over its borders, and free itself of burdensome regulations. OPPONENTS ARGUE Membership in the […]
Issues & Controversies in American History: This Month in History, October 2019—USA Patriot Act
Featured in Issues & Controversies in American History: USA Patriot Act: Defense Against Terrorism or Restriction of Liberties? On September 11, 2001, the United States suffered a devastating series of attacks when terrorists crashed three airplanes into the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon building outside Washington, D.C. The attacks killed almost […]
Films On Demand: Spotlight on Pennsylvania College of Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, PA, is a Films On Demand subscriber. We recently talked with Jessica Oberlin, information technology initiatives librarian at Penn College’s Madigan Library, about her favorite part of being a librarian, how her library encourages usage among students and faculty, and more. What is your favorite part of being a […]
The World Almanac® for Kids: New Module—Money Matters
Financial literacy and money management are a growing part of the school curriculum as more schools seek to address life skills and personal growth. To help schools fulfill that goal, The World Almanac® for Kids now features a Money Matters module that gives students and educators a solid resource for understanding the basics of banking, […]
Classroom Video On Demand: Blackboard Building Block Now Available
Classroom Video On Demand now offers a Blackboard building block for users who use Blackboard. This tool allows anyone to find, embed, and watch Classroom Video On Demand content directly inside of Blackboard without having to access Classroom Video On Demand separately and copy links. Classroom Video On Demand administrators will need to install the Classroom Video On Demand building […]
The World Almanac® for Kids Elementary: New STEM Modules on Energy and Geometry
Two brand-new STEM modules have just been added to The World Almanac® for Kids Elementary: Energy: This new module explores all aspects of energy, from the basics, such as kinetic and potential energy, to topics such as energy of motion, energy transfer, and using—and saving—energy resources. Students can also find games and puzzles on energy-related topics. […]
American History: Topic Centers Expanded
American History‘s Topic Centers have been expanded and reorganized, making the award-winning database an even better starting point for U.S. history research in high-interest, curriculum-related areas. Ten new Topic Centers have been added to the database, bringing the total number of key historical topics covered to an impressive 36. The Topic Centers are now organized […]
Films On Demand: Spotlight on Patrick Henry Community College
Patrick Henry Community College in Martinsville, VA, is a Films On Demand subscriber. We recently talked with Marcia Seaton-Martin, assistant coordinator of library services at PHCC’s Lester Library, about how her library handles technophobes, alerts faculty about new resources, and more. Tell us one way you’re helping users who may be hesitant to embrace technology to […]
