Get the Skills You Need for the 21st-Century Workplace
Whether you’re just starting your career or are seeking to skill up, the Career and Workplace Skills Collection—available through Infobase Learning Cloud—offers more than 160 courses in career skills, workplace preparation, and training in short live-action videos supported by simple assessments to provide you with the competencies you need to get to the next level.
“Learners seek personal and career skills at a higher rate than ever—and need quick access to credible courseware.”—GALLUP 2021
Bite-Size, On-Demand Learning Modules for Building Skills in the Classroom, at Work, and in Life
Infobase Learning Cloud provides upskilling, course authoring, and professional development solutions to meet the evolving needs of your institution. With a vast digital learning library plus the option to create custom courses, this cloud-based platform provides the online educational resources members of your community need to be confident and successful.
Users benefit from self-paced learning modules; comprehensive video educational content; and secure digital tools specifically tailored for your institution in a proven Learn It then Prove It methodology. Learners have the option to demonstrate what they have learned through self-guided assessments for each module or concept and can also use successful course completion to earn certification or CEU credit.
With an outcome-based learning framework that helps learners of all levels advance skills, practice what they know, and share and assess new ideas, Infobase Learning Cloud offers the content, tools, and training all members of your community need to advance in the classroom, at work, and in their lives.
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Infobase Learning Cloud offers the content, tools, and training that students, teachers, and staff need for professional and personal advancement.
All members of the campus community—including students, faculty, and staff—will benefit from the content, tools, and training Infobase Learning Cloud provides.
With Infobase Learning Cloud, library staff and patrons have unlimited, simultaneous access to online learning resources on the most popular software topics and in-demand soft skills. Patrons and library staff alike will find hundreds of courses and thousands of videos across a broad range of subject areas appealing to all ages and skill levels, from beginners learning new technology or devices to professional users expanding their skills.
Keep your organization on the cutting edge and your employees at their best by offering professional development resources with certificates of completion and badging. Infobase Learning Cloud has the content, tools, and technology for employee upskilling, with hundreds of courses on technology training, career skills, and more for professional development.
World History from Prehistory through the Mid-1500's
Ancient and Medieval History provides thorough coverage of world history from prehistory through the mid-1500s, with special Topic Centers on key eras, civilizations, and regions, including the ancient Near East, Egypt, Greece, and Rome; ancient and medieval Africa, Asia, and the Americas; and medieval Europe and the Islamic World. Each civilization’s history is brought to life through tablet/mobile-friendly videos and slideshows, primary sources, maps and graphs, timelines, suggested readings, and suggested search terms. All the Infobase history databases in a collection are fully cross-searchable.
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MORE THAN FIVE CENTURIES OF THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
Covering more than 500 years of the African-American experience, African-American History offers a fresh way to explore the full spectrum of African-American history and culture. Users can start their investigation of a topic with a video or slideshow overview, use the key content called out on the home page to find an entryway into the database, or dig deep into a subject or era through the Topic Centers. Read about key figures and events, examine famous speeches and other primary sources, and get context from the in-depth timelines. An important feature is the full cross-searchability across all the Infobase history databases for an even more comprehensive view of history.
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Comprehensive Coverage: With African-American History, researchers can delve deep into their topics or examine different perspectives through event and topic entries, primary sources, images, tablet/mobile-friendly videos, general and topic-specific timelines, biographies of key people, original maps and charts, and more.Easy Access to Content: Featured content in African-American History is handpicked by our editors to inform research and provide guided entryways into the database, plus convenient links to key areas are at the top of every page. Editorially Curated Topic Centers: African-American History features specially selected content—including articles, sharable slideshows, videos, primary sources, and more—that provides a study guide for a particular subject or era.
Comprehensive Coverage: With African-American History, researchers can delve deep into their topics or examine different perspectives through event and topic entries, primary sources, images, tablet/mobile-friendly videos, general and topic-specific timelines, biographies of key people, original maps and charts, and more.Easy Access to Content: Featured content in African-American History is handpicked by our editors to inform research and provide guided entryways into the database, plus convenient links to key areas are at the top of every page. Editorially Curated Topic Centers: African-American History features specially selected content—including articles, sharable slideshows, videos, primary sources, and more—that provides a study guide for a particular subject or era.
MORE THAN FIVE CENTURIES OF THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
American History is a comprehensive resource that spans our nation’s history, with a user-friendly interface and award-winning content. The home page offers many ways to begin exploring the material, from the videos, slideshow overviews, and Topic Centers to the lists of key content handpicked by our editors to help users find a starting point for their research. By providing the most comprehensive range of information in one complete resource—subject entries, biographies, primary sources, videos and slideshows, images, timelines, and maps and graphs, plus full cross-searchability across all the Infobase history databases—American History offers a virtual library of American history for educators, students, and researchers.
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Was the French general and emperor of the late 18th and early 19th centuries an enlightened ruler or an authoritarian despot? Be sure to check out Issues & Controversies in History’s complete and unbiased coverage of this issue. Learn more about the issue and check out a sample of the pro/con arguments on both sides below. THE ISSUE Born into a minor noble family from the French island of Corsica in 1769, Napoleon Bonaparte took power in France amid the hopes and chaos of the French Revolution, initially as first consul of the French Republic in 1799 and then as emperor in 1804. After helping secure revolutionary France against myriad enemies across Europe, he conquered much of the continent in the early 1800s and put it under French control. In doing so, did Napoleon advance the enlightened ideals of the French Revolution—”liberty, equality, brotherhood”—at home and abroad? Or did he impose authoritarianism wherever he ruled, thereby undermining those ideals? Issues & Controversies in History links this pro/con article to rich related resources that enhance the debate. Students and researchers can delve into primary sources that provide context, a topic-specific timeline, a bibliography, and a thought-provoking “What if…” section speculating on […]
Read MoreThe Mailbox® Plus—the established leader in providing teacher-created ideas that really work for 50 years—is edited by educators who are experienced at assessing what teachers will find valuable and worth incorporating into lessons. We’re sharing our “From the Editor” letters for December, where the editors of The Mailbox Plus share their thoughts on the December holidays as well as some festive activities to make the season bright. Prekindergarten Activities for December Editor Kimberly Ann Brugger writes: “This Christmas we’re trying something different at my house. We’re going to put up a full-size tree. We usually only have a couple of tabletop trees because of the presence of our five cats. Is a full-size tree a smart idea? Probably not. But will it be festive? It sure will! I’m a big believer in trying new things. And speaking of new things—this is the first December issue with the new Perfect Plans for Littles feature! The topic is Christmas, so I’ve included activities on trees, ornaments, holiday baking, and more. Even Santa Claus makes an appearance! Enjoy this new feature in the magazine and don’t forget to check out some of my other favorites. Jingle Bell Math—Little ones develop musical math skills […]
Read MoreIntermediate-level educators, do you have students who are excited about Beyoncé’s new film, Renaissance? The multiple-Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, actress, and superstar has so far led an amazing life—one your students can read about in The World Almanac® for Kids. This award-winning database for intermediate-level students includes both brief bullet biographies and more than 700 book-length biographies of people who have made an impact on the world, from artists and entertainers to scientists and explorers to presidents and world leaders—perfect for reluctant readers and ideal for both reports and fun reading. Here, we bring you highlights from The World Almanac® for Kids’ bullet biography with 33 facts about “Queen Bey.” American pop singer whose hits include “Halo,” “Single Ladies,” and “Formation.” Born Beyoncé Giselle Knowles on September 4, 1981 in Houston, Texas. When she was young, her father, Matthew, was a Xerox sales manager and her mother, Tina, was a hairstylist. Younger sister Solange was born on June 24, 1986. Loved to sing and dance as a child. Joined the six-person, all-girl singing group Girl’s Tyme with friend Kelly Rowland and a friend they met at local auditions, LaTavia Roberson. The group was put together by a local producer, and […]
Read More15,000 Years of American Indian History and Culture
American Indian History offers fast access to more than 15,000 years of culture and history, covering more than 600 Native American groups, through tablet/mobile-friendly videos and slideshows, images, biographies of key people, event and topic entries, primary sources, maps and graphs, and timelines. With a user-friendly interface, this award-winning database allows for an interactive, multifaceted look at the indigenous peoples of the Americas. An important feature is full cross-searchability across all the Infobase history databases for an even more comprehensive view of history.
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Complete, Yet Curated, Coverage of the Most Studied Authors & Works
Bloom’s Literature is rich with relevant content on core authors and works, multicultural classics, contemporary literature, and more. Students will find exactly what they need for research and deeper learning without having to wade through an uncurated search. Professors will appreciate the thoughtful organization and important assets—including videos, proprietary essay topics and discussion questions, and valuable writing guidance—that can be used in lectures or for independent study.
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A rare view of what rush hour in London looked like in 1897. The dramatic and suspenseful newsreel announcing the crash of the Hindenburg zeppelin. President Ronald Reagan’s challenging speech at the Brandenburg Gate. Throughout modern history, cameras have recorded public events, wars, cultural phenomena, and government programs. This collection is a treasure trove of archival and historical films from multiple sources.
British Pathe
Fedflix
Looks International
Nat’l Archives and Records Administration
NBC News
Prelinger Archives
The WPA Film Library
United News
Universal Newsreel
The Just for Kids Streaming Collection for public libraries gives children—and their parents—a thoroughly kid-safe, advertisement-free media platform they can freely explore and enjoy. Just for Kids has the educational videos children want to watch—Sesame Street™, Doggyland, The Electric Company, Arthur, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, The Berenstain Bears, Franklin, and thousands more—plus songs, games, and other interactives that are sure to entertain, educate, and inspire young patrons. Plus, the collection is ideal for librarians hosting a video storytelling hour, activities for preschoolers and early learners, an after-school or ESL/ELL program, homework help for students, or resources for homeschoolers that they can access anywhere, anytime.
Unlimited, simultaneous access for a fixed annual subscription price means ALL patrons can enjoy this entertaining and educational product whenever they like without affecting your budget.
Sesame Street
The Electric Company
Learnetic
OOOM, LLC
Professor Child
The Television Syndication Company
Genuine Pictures, Inc
McIntyre Media Inc
Inside Science
Apperson
Ocean Today
Jordan Music Productions
BECON
Common Core 4 Kids
Sunburst Visual Media
Chip Taylor Communications, LLC
AWOL Animation
GAPC Entertainment, Inc.
Jim Henson Company
JoyUs Productions
Sound Venture
Youth Sports Club
Language Tree
Visual Learning
Distribution360
Mazzarella Media
Motion Pictures Distribution
Bellum Enterainment/Midori Entertainment
Just Like You Films
Skywriter Media Group
Rabbit Ears Entertainment
Revealing Media Group
With a vivid and appealing design, Access Video On Demand’s fully responsive, mobile-friendly platform provides patrons with the content, tools, speed, and performance that today’s online experience demands. It’s the must-have video resource for patrons and learners of all ages, cord cutters, DIYers, library programming, and more.
Access Video On Demand offers public libraries an expansive, patron-friendly collection of thousands of high-quality videos that complement and enhance your library’s content offerings. We bring your patrons exceptional content from around the world that they may never have had the opportunity to see: from Oscar®, Emmy®, and Peabody Award-winning documentaries, to how-to programs that make life easier and richer, top-quality performances spanning the arts, biographies of history-makers past and present, a variety of TV shows and movies, and more.
Now with a fresh new look, expanded customization options, and even better functionality, Infobase’s Public Library eBook Collection gives you convenient access to thousands of acclaimed eBooks from the award-winning Facts On File, Chelsea House, Ferguson’s, and Bloom’s imprints at a fraction of the cost of purchase. With more than 5,300 titles and new titles added regularly, there is something for every patron—an excellent companion to your fiction and best-seller collections and a great resource for homeschoolers and homework help. And exclusive, unlimited, simultaneous access means no more check-in/checkout. It’s an easy and ideal way to grow your eBook offerings.
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Timely, Reliable Health Reference eBook Titles
For more than 25 years, librarians have trusted Omnigraphics’ Health Reference Series to answer their patrons’ health questions as they navigate the increasingly noisy, and often unreliable, landscape of medical information. Now, you can access this renowned series as an eBook collection.
The Health Reference eBook Collection provides basic medical information for patients, families, caregivers, students, and the general public. The 80+ titles feature comprehensive, in-depth coverage of essential health topics, including diseases and injuries, men’s and women’s health, preventive care, medical tests, health technology, and more.
This collection is especially important for people who may be dealing with a newly diagnosed disease or a chronic disorder in themselves or in a family member. People looking for preventive guidance, information about disease warning signs, medical statistics, and risk factors for health problems will also find answers to their questions in this series.
Includes Specialized Disability Content
In addition, seven specialized books included in the collection provide essential information for understanding disability types, disability aids and benefits, and the rights of people with disabilities.
Each book provides more than 500 pages worth of authoritative content based on data and information from respected government agencies and institutes, university research centers, and professional medical associations, including glossaries and directories of helpful organizations. Tables, charts, and illustrations display statistical data and graphic explanations. All titles are current and updated regularly.