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 […]
Provide LMS Training Courses for New & Adjunct Faculty with Infobase Learning Cloud: Campus Use Case
How can one best train new and adjunct faculty to teach online effectively? Even the most experienced in-person instructors can struggle in an online environment. Learn how one Midwestern university created a course to help instructors experience online learning through the eyes of their students using Infobase Learning Cloud. About Infobase Learning Cloud Infobase Learning […]
Four Keys to Using Credo Source in Instruction
This brief guide provides ideas for Credo Source in the classroom. Written by Tamar Rubin, former Infobase Senior Manager of Information Literacy Products and Strategy and a former elementary school educator, this helpful resource offers easy ways to support research skill building using content readily available in Credo Source while also illustrating how supplemental resources can impact […]
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 […]
5 Ways Teachers Can Celebrate School Library Month in Their Classrooms
Although we have plenty of good reasons to celebrate the libraries and librarians in our schools every day, School Library Month is a perfect time to reinforce the value we put on these important institutions and the people who make such a difference in our students’ lives. Check out the infographic for some ways you […]
Celebrate the Groundbreaking Voices of Classic Women Authors
We Honor the Enduring Importance and Influence of the Greatest Women Authors Our search statistics show that these women writers are among the most studied in the award-winning Bloom’s Literature database and are even more popular than contemporary best-sellers. Bloom’s Literature facilitates understanding of and critical thinking about these authors and many others. Look for these featured articles, sections, […]
Four Keys to Using Issues & Controversies in Instruction
This brief guide provides ideas for using Issues & Controversies in instruction. Written by instructional designer and doctoral candidate Waneta Hebert, this resource offers simple suggestions to build students’ coherent understanding of contemporary issues using the content and tools readily available in Issues & Controversies while also illustrating how supplemental resources can impact student learning. Learn how you can […]
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 […]
Four Keys to Using Credo Reference in Instruction
This brief guide provides ideas for using Credo Reference in instruction. Written by instructional designer and doctoral candidate Waneta Hebert, this resource offers simple suggestions to support basic research instruction using the content and tools readily available in Credo Reference while also illustrating how supplemental resources can impact student learning. Learn how you can use Credo Reference to build confident researchers at […]
See What the Most Studied Work of Literature Is in Your State
What were the most studied works of literature in the United States last year? Find your state on this colorful infographic—created from the award-winning Bloom’s Literature 2022 Usage Data—and see if you agree.
Keene State College Helps First-Year Students Successfully Navigate the Research Process with Credo Reference
Keene State College in New Hampshire is helping first-year students learn and strengthen their research and writing skills with an effective peer-to-peer mentoring and instruction program centered around Credo Reference. We recently had the pleasure to speak with Elizabeth Dolinger, Information Literacy Librarian at Mason Library, Keene State College, to learn why this model has […]
