Ten AI Questions to Consider for Your Institution
The Infobase Information Literacy Strategy Handbook, High School Edition
We have created the Information Literacy Strategy Handbook, High School Edition, based on years of working with hundreds of schools and libraries, research into current best practices and technology, and insight from our customers. This brand-new handbook—created specifically for high schools—includes: Information on artificial intelligence How to scaffold instruction so students build on existing learning How […]
The Infobase IL Strategy Handbook, Third Edition
Infobase’s team of librarians has created the Information Literacy Strategy Handbook, Third Edition, based on years of working with hundreds of libraries, research into current best practices and technology, and insight from our customers. This updated edition includes information on artificial intelligence and discusses how to scaffold instruction so students build on existing learning, how to […]
Debunking & Prebunking: Strategies for Librarians to Eradicate Misinformation
Interest in combating misinformation has exploded in the past decade, and many scholars and public figures have claimed that libraries should play an important role in slowing the spread of false claims. However, much of the research around correcting misinformation or preventing its dissemination comes from other fields, such as psychology and education. Researchers in […]
How Public Libraries Can Connect with Small Business
Public libraries play an important role in supporting an equitable and thriving local economy in myriad ways. In recent years, the field has been increasing its investment in services for and relationships with the small business community. In response, library organizations across the country have released a spate of resources designed to increase librarians’ knowledge […]
Creating Sustainable Hybrid Library Programs
How can libraries develop a sustainable programming model that serves patrons in person and online? During the pandemic, many libraries rapidly pivoted to fully virtual programming. Now, as libraries rebuild their in-person programs, it has become clear that some patrons will continue to want and expect virtual options for the long term. But without more […]
Digital Equity in the Public Library
For decades, libraries have been striving to close the digital divide. From providing public computers and WiFi to technology classes and resources, they have created lifelines for disconnected communities (Fallows, 2021; NTIA, 2021; PLA, 2020; ULC, n.d.). Yet year after year, the problem persists—and in some ways, even worsens. It is time for a new […]
Enhance In-Class Instruction With These 8 Benefits of Digital Resources
Research shows that better student outcomes, including higher grades and test scores, are achieved when educators use digital resources to enhance in-class instruction. Digital resources can also improve students’ critical thinking, problem-solving and logical reasoning tests. But in the time of tech fatigue, it’s essential to understand how to use digital resources intelligently to reap […]
The Credo Second-Year Student Transition Guide
Extending Retention and Student Success Efforts Beyond the FYE Often lost in the transition between the welcoming support of the First-Year Experience and the relationships formed with faculty once students select their major, second-year students present a unique set of needs. From navigating new social pressures, to forming their self-identity, to honing their academic skills, […]
Implementing and Managing Video On Demand Services in Academic Libraries
Like the use of digital resources in general, video on demand has experienced rapid adoption rates in academic settings, which accelerated even more during the COVID-19 pandemic. But also like any other digital resource, video on demand brings with it a variety of challenges to workflows, pricing, and access. This report, written by Gisèle Tanasse, […]
Preparing Students for Lifelong Success
Many college freshmen lack basic information literacy skills. To get an idea of what stands behind these shortcomings, we worked with secondary school librarians to gain their insight into the literacy gap and its possible solutions. In this white paper, created with support from School Library Journal, school librarians share how they meet the challenges of […]
Four Ways to Improve Digital Citizenship Education
Digital citizenship skills are essential, and that’s particularly true now that many students are learning online during the pandemic. Yet, a School Library Journal survey, sponsored by Infobase, of K–12 educators and librarians across the United States suggests that schools aren’t focusing enough attention on teaching students how to become responsible digital citizens.
