Issues & Controversies in American History: This Month in History, April 2018—MacArthur Dismissal
Featured in Issues & Controversies in American History: MACARTHUR DISMISSAL: Was President Truman Justified in Dismissing General MacArthur? On April 11, 1951, President Harry S. Truman relieved General Douglas MacArthur of his command in Asia after MacArthur publicly disagreed with the administration’s strategy for fighting the Korean War. Many believed that, although the president had the […]
Films On Demand: Spotlight on Riverland Community College
Riverland Community College in Austin, MN, is a Films On Demand subscriber. We recently talked with Jeannie Diggs, librarian at Riverland Community College, about how her library handles technophobes, encourages usage among researchers, and makes the most of its budget. Tell us one way you’re helping users who may be hesitant to embrace technology to take advantage of […]
Issues & Controversies in American History: This Month in History, May 2019—The Haymarket Affair
Featured in Issues & Controversies in American History: THE HAYMARKET AFFAIR: Were the Eight Accused Defendants Guilty of Murder? During a peaceful labor protest meeting near Haymarket Square in Chicago on May 4, 1886, a bomb exploded in the ranks of the police who had been sent to disperse the crowd. The explosion left one officer […]
Films On Demand: New from HBO®—The Inventor
A new documentary from HBO® is available on Films On Demand—The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley. Academy Award winner Alex Gibney directs a documentary investigating the rise and fall of Theranos, the one-time multibillion-dollar healthcare company founded by Elizabeth Holmes. In 2004, Elizabeth Holmes dropped out of Stanford University to start a company that […]
American History: New Themes in U.S. History Section
A new section has been added to Infobase’s American History database. Themes in U.S. History explores 26 major themes in American history century by century. Organized around such critical subjects as agriculture, demographics, economics, daily life, government, religion, science and technology, war, and women, the essays trace the progress of human history since the 1500s […]
American History: New Themes in U.S. History Section—Ideal for AP Studies!
Just in time to prepare for the AP U.S. history exam on May 10, a new section has been added to Infobase’s American History database. Themes in U.S. History explores 26 major themes in American history century by century. This conceptual approach is especially helpful for students in honors-level and AP-level U.S. history courses, who […]
Classroom Video On Demand: May Classroom Ideas—Asian-American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month and More
This month, Classroom Video On Demand examines how the diverse peoples of Asia have enriched American society and culture, sheds light on a rare but impactful disease, and celebrates the historical linking of the east and west coasts through our nation’s heartland. Subscribers can also check out the complete calendar (accessible via the menu in the […]
Access Video On Demand: May Programming Ideas—Asian-American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month and More
Access Video On Demand provides countless ideas for community programming, including titles that examine how the diverse peoples of Asia have enriched American society and culture, shed light on a rare but impactful disease, celebrate the historical linking of the east and west coasts through our nation’s heartland, and honor the life and contributions of one […]
Films On Demand: May Timely Topics—Asian-American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month and More
This month’s programming suggestions from Films On Demand can help students and researchers examine how the diverse peoples of Asia have enriched American society and culture, shed light on a rare but impactful disease, honor the life and contributions of one of the most celebrated actors and directors of the 20th century, and celebrate the historical linking […]
Films On Demand: Spotlight on Anderson University
Anderson University in Anderson, SC, is a Films On Demand subscriber. We recently talked with Kent Millwood, Anderson University’s director of library services, about how his library encourages usage among researchers and faculty and makes the most of its budget. Tell us one way you’re helping users who may be hesitant to embrace technology to take advantage of […]
The World Almanac® for Kids: New “Take a Stand” Debate Topics
Two new debate topics have just been added to The World Almanac® for Kids’ Take a Stand module: Should the Voting Age Be Lowered to 16? Should Schools Still Have Summer Breaks? The Take a Stand module offers students and educators an opportunity to explore how to make an argument, back it up with facts, […]
Health Reference Center: New Resource Pages on Drugs, Medical Tests, and Organizations
Three new Resource pages have just been added to Health Reference Center: Drugs, Medical Tests, and Organizations. Each of the new pages contain hundreds of articles, filterable alphabetically or by category, such as by drug type or by diseases and disorders. Each of these categories can be found on the “Browse” menu under the “Resources” […]
