Films On Demand: September/October Timely Topics—Roe v. Wade and More
This month’s programming suggestions from Films On Demand can help students and researchers learn more about one of the most controversial issues of our time as well as the life of the author who gave us Don Quixote, 20th-century Chinese history, a world-changing war, and a new perspective on Christopher Columbus. Subscribers can also explore the complete calendar […]
Bloom’s Literature: New Full-Text Classic Works and More
A wealth of new content has just been added to Bloom’s Literature, including the following: New Literary Classics The full contents of more than 200 classic works of literature have been added to Bloom’s Literary Classics eBook Shelf, bringing the total number up to more than 1,000. These include: Death in Venice by Thomas Mann […]
Access Video On Demand: New and Improved
Infobase is proud to announce the official relaunch of the new, more patron-friendly Access Video On Demand. With its greatly improved navigation and taxonomy, completely responsive interface, and other powerful enhancements, Access Video On Demand is now more than ever the must-have video resource for patrons and learners of all ages, cord cutters, DIYers, library […]
The World Almanac® for Kids Elementary: New Modules on Citizenship, Community, and Geography
Just in time for back to school, The World Almanac® for Kids Elementary now has three brand-new modules, bringing the total number of kid-friendly, curricular modules to 31: Being a Good Citizen: Features thoughtful articles, Fun Facts, and videos on how to be a good citizen at home, at school, and in the community. Families, Neighborhoods, and […]
Spotlight on Suicide Prevention Week
Suicide Prevention Week is being observed on September 9–15 this year, and Infobase has great resources to help increase understanding and awareness of this important topic. Health Reference Center An essential resource for health courses and curricula, guidance departments, and general student and patron use, Health Reference Center can help improve analytical and decision-making skills, address […]
American History: New Topic Centers on Milestone Events
Nine new Topic Centers have just been added to the American History database, offering specially selected content on milestone events and subjects throughout American history and complementing the Topic Centers on historical eras. These new, more focused Topic Centers cover the key, high-interest historical topics that students and researchers are most frequently searching for and […]
Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center: New Professions Articles and Career Q&A Videos Added
More than 20 new Professions articles have just been added to Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center, joining the thousands of articles across 140 different industries and career fields users can find there. Each thoroughly researched and up-to-date Professions article includes an overview of the profession, a brief history, a description of the job and its work […]
Issues & Controversies: Featured Controversy—Puerto Rico
Featured in Issues & Controversies: PUERTO RICO: Should Puerto Rico Become a U.S. State? SUPPORTERS ARGUE The United States has treated Puerto Rico as an inferior territory for too long. Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens who deserve full representation in the U.S. Congress. Statehood would allow Puerto Rico to finally join the United States as an […]
Films On Demand: Spotlight on Winthrop University
Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina, is a Films On Demand subscriber. We recently talked with Hope Johnson, outreach and reference librarian at Winthrop’s Ida Jane Dacus Library, about how her library handles technophobes, encourages usage among researchers and faculty, and makes library resources more accessible for all patrons. Tell us one way you’re helping users who may […]
Issues & Controversies in American History: This Month in History, September 2018—Little Rock Integration Crisis
Featured in Issues & Controversies in American History: LITTLE ROCK INTEGRATION CRISIS: Should the Federal Government Intervene? In 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation in public schools violated the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees “equal protection of the laws.” To comply with this decision, the school board in Little Rock, […]
Access Video On Demand: August/September Programming Ideas—The Travel Detective and More
Access Video On Demand provides countless ideas for engaging community programming, including titles on travel, the modern history of India and Pakistan, the lives and influence of a maverick senator and a beloved princess, and the role of the aerospace industry. Subscribers can also explore the complete calendar (accessible via the menu in the header) for the […]
World Geography and Culture: Updated Country Statistics and More
The award-winning resource World Geography and Culture is continuously updated with fresh data and statistics. Some of the latest updates and features include: Updates to entries and statistical data for countries including Afghanistan, Australia, Canada, China, Colombia, France, Italy, Jamaica, Madagascar, Mexico, Nigeria, Norway, Poland, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Ukraine, and the United States of America on […]
