Access Video On Demand: April Programming Ideas—50th Anniversary of Earth Day and More
This year, Earth Day celebrations will focus on taking actions to stop climate change. Access Video On Demand is pleased to offer a wealth of titles for patrons who are interested in learning more about environmental issues around the world, as well as videos that honor the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, raise […]
Classroom Video On Demand: April Classroom Ideas—World Health Day and More
Classroom Video On Demand highlights global health, examines events that sparked the scientific revolution, and digs deep into the roots of Western civilization. Subscribers can also check out the complete calendar (accessible via the menu in the top left of the header)—a handy source for ideas throughout the year. (Content may vary for international collections.) […]
Public Library Subscribers: With Your Infobase Resources, Learning Can Continue Wherever Your Users Are
The current health crisis has many institutions preparing alternate measures for continuing learning in the event of a shutdown. If, for any reason, your local schools close temporarily and students need to continue their studies and research remotely, they will be able to use your Infobase resources with ease. Direct Students and Patrons to Your […]
Writer’s Reference Center: Updated Citation Options
Citation options for Writer’s Reference Center have just been updated to reflect the latest editions. The MLA citation option has been updated to the new MLA8 format, and the Chicago Manual of Style citation option has been updated to the 17th edition. Users can view any of the available formats using the Citation tool at […]
With Infobase Resources, Learning Never Stops—Ideal for Virtual Instruction!
The current health crisis has many institutions preparing alternate measures for continuing learning in the event of a shutdown. Infobase has got you covered, with databases, streaming video resources, courseware, teacher resources, and eBook collections across all subjects and grade levels—accessible 24/7, anywhere with an Internet connection. With Infobase, students can always have access to […]
Subscribers: Use Your Infobase Resources for Distance Learning
With Your Infobase Resources, Learning Can Continue Wherever Your Users Are The current health crisis has many institutions preparing alternate measures for continuing learning in the event of a shutdown. If, for any reason, your students need to continue their studies and research remotely, they will be able to use your Infobase resources with ease. Sign […]
Bloom’s Literature: Brand-New Topic Centers!
Bloom’s Literature now has a brand-new feature: editorially curated Topic Centers on major literary eras and movements! Each Topic Center features specially selected content on a specific subject, including overview articles, videos, lists of major authors and literary works, and more—all designed to provide users with a starting point for research. The new Topic Centers […]
Issues & Controversies: Featured Controversy—Socialism
Featured in Issues & Controversies: SOCIALISM: Should the United States Embrace Socialist Policies? SUPPORTERS ARGUE Socialism can restore dignity to the lives of American workers. For too long, hard-toiling Americans have suffered from debt and deprivation while the rich get richer and rig the rules in their favor. Socialism is fairer than capitalism, and, contrary to […]
Check Out the New Overview Video for Information Literacy – Core
Information Literacy – Core instruction and assessment platform provides libraries with a powerful new tool for teaching foundational skills in any setting. Information Literacy – Core supports educators in their efforts to: Teach valuable information literacy skills in one-shots, courses, and at the point of need Engage students with 100+ standards-aligned videos and tutorials covering concepts central […]
Issues & Controversies in American History: This Month in History, March 2020—Boston “Massacre”
Featured in Issues & Controversies in American History: Were British Soldiers or American Colonists to Blame? On the snowy evening of March 5, 1770, during a period of escalating tension between American colonists and British soldiers, a crowd of people gathered in front of the Customs House in Boston, Massachusetts, where a lone British sentry stood […]
Films On Demand: Spotlight on Broward College
Broward College in Davie, FL, is a Films On Demand subscriber. We recently talked with Dan Tan—reference librarian at Broward College—about his favorite part of being a librarian, his library’s most important responsibility, and more. Tell us one way you’re helping users who may be hesitant to embrace technology to take advantage of your library’s […]
Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center: New and Updated Industry and Professions Articles
More than 150 Profession articles and more than 40 Industry articles have been updated in Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center. These articles have been reviewed and revised to reflect current employment trends and outlook projections, new technologies and practices in various jobs and professions, earnings, and opportunities for entering the field and career advancement. All association […]
