Mastering the Art of Information Literacy

Sharon Golan, Infobase’s Director of Content Licensing, presents our exclusive series Mastering the Art of Information Literacy. Emphasizing that media literacy is not just about finding information but also about knowing how to evaluate, analyze, and use it effectively and responsibly, this series is an indispensable educational resource for students, educators, and independent researchers.

Take a Dive into the World of Mental Illness—Bellevue: Inside and Out

New York City’s Bellevue Hospital has a renowned psychiatric emergency center that treats 7,000 men and women annually. The gritty documentary, Bellevue: Inside Out, takes a daunting look at the daily operation of the center by focusing on a handful of patients, doctors, and nurses as they navigate the world of mental illness. In this […]

Getting To Know Credo Source

For nearly 20 years, university libraries around the world have used Credo Reference both as a trusted starting point for beginning researchers taking their first steps away from Google or Wikipedia and as a diverse content repository for faculty members building introductory courses. While Credo Reference has been a constant in universities for a long […]

Help Students Learn About Our World Through Creativity with Crayola

Creativity can bring joy and meaning into students’ educational experience, providing a way for students to express thoughts and feelings, explore the world around them, develop greater awareness, and cope with stress. What’s more, creativity is multidisciplinary and promotes thinking and problem-solving. Dive into dozens of creative activities that help kids to understand our world […]

Learn More about Apprenticeships with Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center

Apprenticeship programs offer a wide range of opportunities to learn a specific skill and use it toward a new career. If you like learning by doing, an occupation with an apprenticeship might be for you. Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center’s advice and resources on apprenticeships provides the perfect starting point for anyone seeking to research, find, […]

5 Things to Know about The World Almanac® for Kids

Erasing the line between homework support and fun exploration, The World Almanac® for Kids includes exclusive online-only material as well as content from award-winning Chelsea House and Facts On File sets and series. Want to learn more? We present five things you need to know about this renowned children’s database.

5 Things to Know about The World Almanac® for Kids Elementary

The World Almanac® for Kids Elementary provides a wealth of elementary-level content—including engaging illustrated articles, videos, interactives, Fun Facts, and more—in a colorful, kid-friendly format perfect for helping young children develop online research skills. Here are five important things you should know about it.

5 Things to Know about Today’s Science

Have you heard of Today’s Science—current science news written in accessible language with vibrant images, topical videos, and interviews with scientists covering every facet of current scientific research? Want to learn more? Here are five things to know: Current News Articles: Today’s Science contains more than 6,000 original articles, written in easy-to-understand language, highlighting the most important advances […]

Getting To Know Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center

Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center is an award-winning reference database for lifelong career exploration and planning. Want to learn more about how it works? Watch the overview video for a quick look at the highlights.