Films On Demand: Spotlight on Moberly Area Community College
Moberly Area Community College (MACC) in Moberly, MO, is a Films On Demand subscriber. We recently talked with Valerie Darst, director of library services at MACC, about how her library handles technophobes, encourages usage among researchers and faculty, and makes the most out of the library budget. Tell us one way you’re helping users who may be hesitant […]
Issues & Controversies in American History: This Month in History, July 2017—Civil Rights Act of 1964
Featured in Issues & Controversies in American History: CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964: A Measure to Ensure Equality or a Violation of States’ Rights? For much of American history, racial discrimination was legal in the United States, and many states, particularly in the South, mandated separate accommodations for whites and blacks. The U.S. Supreme Court outlawed […]
The World Almanac® for Kids Elementary: New America in Word & Song Module
A brand-new module has just been added to The World Almanac® for Kids Elementary: America in Word & Song. This important social studies module introduces young learners to the speeches, songs, and documents that helped build and shape the United States, including “America the Beautiful,” the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, Martin Luther King Jr.’s […]
Classroom Video On Demand: In the News—The Importance of Jerusalem in World History
Students may wonder why the Trump administration’s recent decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel is so controversial. The following Classroom Video On Demand titles introduce students to the complex history of the world’s holiest city. Jerusalem is the center and the source of three world faiths, all of which desire to claim it. […]
Access Video On Demand: January Programming Ideas—Indie Films and More
Access Video On Demand provides countless ideas for engaging community programming, including independent films and videos on quitting smoking, the history of Ellis Island, Cuba, and sugar awareness. Subscribers can also explore the complete calendar (accessible via the menu in the header, top left of any page in the platform) for the year’s milestones, holidays, and events—a […]
Access Video On Demand: In the News—The Importance of Jerusalem in World History
Your patrons may be interested in why the Trump administration’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel is so controversial. The following Access Video On Demand titles introduce and help explain the complex history of the world’s holiest city. Jerusalem is the center and the source of three world faiths, all of which […]
Classroom Video On Demand: January Programming Ideas—The Emancipation Proclamation and More
Classroom Video On Demand examines Abraham Lincoln’s explosive executive order, pays tribute to one of the South’s most beloved authors, and shines a light on the dangers of cigarette—including e-cigarette—use for teens. Subscribers can also explore the complete calendar (accessible via the menu in the header, top left)—a handy source for ideas throughout the year. The […]
Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center: More Than 30 New Professions Articles Added
Infobase is pleased to announce that more than 30 new Professions articles have 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 […]
Films On Demand: New Counseling & Social Work Video Collection
Infobase is proud to announce that a new Counseling & Social Work collection has been added to its acclaimed Films On Demand streaming video subscription. Ideal for counseling students in master’s-level and beginning Ph.D. programs, M.S.W. students, and undergraduate counseling and guidance programs, the Counseling & Social Work Video Collection helps prepare students for the challenges […]
Issues & Controversies in American History: This Month in History, June 2017—Watergate Affair
Featured in Issues & Controversies in American History: WATERGATE AFFAIR: Betrayal of American Democracy or Overblown Political Scandal? During the presidential campaign of 1972, police arrested five men for breaking into the Democratic Party’s headquarters at the Watergate complex in Washington, D.C. Investigators soon discovered that one of the five men worked for the reelection […]
Issues & Controversies in American History: Share to Google Classroom Added
Infobase is pleased to announce that Issues & Controversies in American History now offers a “Share to Google Classroom” feature. With “Share to Google Classroom,” users can incorporate Issues & Controversies in American History content into Classroom courses with the click of a button. Users can share content through Google Classroom by clicking the Share link, and […]
Bloom’s Literature: Are Your Patrons Reading 1984?
If George Orwell’s 1984 has become a popular read at your library, you can lend insight, context, and background with Bloom’s Literature. Students, researchers, and general readers will find enlightening and interesting information on the novel and its author, with plenty of content for research papers, activities, and assignments. Highlights include: Full-length streaming video—the first […]
