Classroom Video On Demand: March Classroom Ideas—Women’s History Month and More
This month, Classroom Video On Demand highlights Women’s History Month, documents a historic pandemic, and fosters understanding and compassion for those with disabilities. 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.) […]
Access Video On Demand: Intuitive New Taxonomy
The must-have video resource for patrons and learners of all ages just got even better: Access Video On Demand has been relaunched with a more intuitive and user-friendly taxonomy that makes it easier than ever for patrons to discover interesting and more relevant content and find exactly what they’re looking for. Its thousands of outstanding […]
The World Almanac® for Kids: New Topic Area—Forms of Government
A new Forms of Government topic area has been added to The World Almanac® for Kids, exploring the different comparative forms of government that exist in the world today. Key areas covered include milestones in the evolution of government, the development of communism, democracy, dictatorships, fascism, monarchies, and oligarchies. The accessible articles are enhanced with four-color photographs; […]
Films On Demand: New Subject Collection—Entertainment Video Collection
Action! Horror! Comedy! Romance! The new Entertainment Video Collection, just added to Films On Demand‘s Master Academic Collection, offers more than 600 films ranging from lighthearted popcorn flicks to thought-provoking dramas. With this new collection, Films On Demand subscribers have access not only to outstanding curriculum-based academic films, but also movies intended to be viewed for pleasure and entertainment. Plus, […]
Modern World History: New “Themes in Modern History” Section
A new Themes in Modern History section has been added to Modern World History, exploring 26 major themes in world history by era. This approach fosters critical conceptual thinking, encouraging students to think about themes, or unifying threads, that drove historical change throughout time. Organized around such critical themes as economy and trade, government organization, […]
World Geography and Culture: Updated Country Data and More
The award-winning database World Geography and Culture is continuously updated with fresh statistics and other content. Some of the latest updates and features include: Updates to entries for countries including Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Jordan, Belize, United Arab Emirates, Finland, Canada, and Australia on the subjects of geography, people and culture, weather and climate, history, government, […]
Modern World History: New “Themes in Modern History”—Ideal for AP Studies!
Just in time for the AP World History: Modern exam on May 14, a new Themes in Modern History section has been added to the Modern World History database, exploring 26 major themes in world history by era. This conceptual approach is especially helpful for students in honors-level and AP-level modern world history courses, who […]
The World Almanac® for Kids Elementary: New Topic Area—Time and Money
Time and money are important topics in the elementary-level math curriculum. The World Almanac® for Kids Elementary‘s new “Math: Time and Money” topic area explains these fundamental concepts clearly and accessibly—through age-appropriate articles, Fun Facts, engaging videos, and related games and puzzles—to help students fully grasp these necessary skills. Sections of the new Math: Time and […]
Information Literacy-Core: Helping University of Northern Iowa Rod Library Teach Information Literacy
This month’s issue of Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) ‘s College & Research Libraries News spotlights the challenges that the University of Northern Iowa Rod Library faced in teaching information literacy–and how they successfully turned to Credo’s Information Literacy – Core for the solution. Credo Information Literacy – Core uses innovative technology and proven pedagogy to build […]
Issues & Controversies: Featured Controversy—Climate Change
Featured in Issues & Controversies: CLIMATE CHANGE: Should the U.S. Government Take Aggressive Steps to Combat Climate Change? SUPPORTERS ARGUE As one of the world’s leading polluters, the United States has a responsibility to lead the fight against climate change. Policies such as cap and trade, subsidizing renewable energy development, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions throughout […]
Issues & Controversies in American History: This Month in History, February 2020—Slave Reparations
Featured in Issues & Controversies in American History: Should African Americans Receive Reparations for Slavery? Since the United States abolished slavery in 1865, former slaves and their descendants have raised the issue of whether they should receive compensation and redress in some form for slaves’ unpaid labor and suffering. While some place emphasis on financial reparation, […]
Films On Demand: Spotlight on Crown College
Crown College in St. Bonifacius, MN, is a Films On Demand subscriber. We recently talked with Kathleen McBride, library public services manager at Crown College, about how her library makes the most out of its budget, uses social media, and more. What do you think is the library’s most important responsibility at your institution? The […]
