Access Video On Demand: April Programming Ideas—Autism Awareness and More
Access Video On Demand provides countless ideas for community programming, including titles on autism spectrum disorder, springtime holy days, and difficult topics such as sexual assault as well as programs to help patrons celebrate National Library Week. Subscribers can also explore the complete calendar (accessible via the menu in the header) for the year’s milestones, holidays, […]
Bloom’s Literature: Celebrate National Poetry Month with Our Full-Text Poems
Bloom’s Literature features 2,600+ full-text, searchable poems. Each poem has a corresponding analytical entry in the database, allowing students and researchers to enhance their understanding of a poem’s power by reading the poem alongside criticism of it. This extensive poetry content makes Bloom’s Literature the go-to source for poetry assignments and projects and a great resource […]
Bloom’s Literature: Spotlight on Ursula K. Le Guin
American science fiction author Ursula K. Le Guin recently passed away at the age of 88. Literary critic Harold Bloom once said of Le Guin that she “raised fantasy into high literature” and that “no one else now among us matches her at rendering freely ‘that image of the thing I cannot see.’ ” If your […]
Films On Demand: April Timely Topics—Sexual Assault Awareness Month and More
This month’s programming suggestions from Films On Demand can help students and researchers learn more about autism spectrum disorder, honor a key figure in French literature and history, brush up on robotics, and study difficult topics such as sexual assault. Subscribers can also explore the complete calendar (accessible via the menu in the header, top left of […]
Bloom’s Literature: New Videos Added
Infobase is pleased to announce that new videos have been added to Bloom’s Literature, including Olivier’s As You Like It, a classic full-length adaptation of Shakespeare’s comedy from 1936, starring Sir Laurence Olivier as Orlando. Other videos that have been added include: The York Mystery Plays: The Death of Christ—a production that is part of the […]
Bloom’s Literature: Check Out the New Overview Video
Edited and curated by Yale University professor Harold Bloom, Bloom’s Literature offers a comprehensive resource for the study of literature—but don’t just take our word for it! Our brand-new overview video gives you an up-close look at the depth and breadth of the award-winning literature database, including: The authoritative Sources page listing the expertly researched and […]
American History: Check Out the New Overview Video
With a user-friendly interface and powerful functionality, American History provides the most comprehensive range of American history information in one complete resource—but don’t just take our word for it! Our brand-new overview video gives you an up-close look at the depth and breadth of the award-winning database, including: The authoritative Sources page listing the expertly […]
The World Almanac®: New Content on Nations of the World, Taxes, and More
The award-winning World Almanac® database is continuously updated with new, authoritative data and special reports. Here are some of the latest additions to this award-winning database: International Statistics: Includes updated data on refugees, nuclear weapons, and international superlatives (e.g., biggest/smallest countries). Nations of the World: All articles include updates to statistics and history through 2018. Taxes: […]
Issues & Controversies: Featured Controversy—Net Neutrality
Featured in Issues & Controversies: NET NEUTRALITY: Should the Government Mandate Net Neutrality? SUPPORTERS ARGUE Net neutrality regulations are essential for preserving the openness of the Internet. Lifting these rules will allow Internet service providers to censor or discriminate against content providers, which will hurt start-ups, small businesses, and Internet users. OPPONENTS ARGUE The government should […]
Issues & Controversies: Featured Controversy—Sanctuary Cities
Featured in Issues & Controversies: SANCTUARY CITIES: Should Local and State Governments Adopt Policies That Protect Undocumented Immigrants from Deportation? SUPPORTERS ARGUE Local governments have a responsibility to protect immigrants by establishing themselves as sanctuaries. Requiring local law enforcement to serve as immigration agents erodes trust between the police and immigrant communities. The U.S. government cannot […]
Just for Kids Streaming Collection: Safe, Vetted Streaming Media for Children—and Their Parents
The Internet offers nearly unlimited amounts of content for children to enjoy, including videos, games, and music. Yet, as many parents have unfortunately discovered, the free web also harbors misleading, cruel, and even potentially dangerous content—and some of it targets children. In an era where the “Momo Challenge” and online prank videos with disturbing content […]
Issues & Controversies in American History: This Month in History, February 2018—Johnson Impeachment
Featured in Issues & Controversies in American History: JOHNSON IMPEACHMENT: Punishment for Violating the Constitution, or Politically Motivated? When President Andrew Johnson fired Secretary of War Edwin Stanton in 1868, three years after the Civil War ended, the House of Representatives impeached him for violating the Tenure of Office Act, a law that prohibited the president […]
