Misinformation Strategies for Librarians
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 […]
Bellevue Inside and Out: A Mental Illness Documentary
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 […]
School Library Month: 5 Ways Teachers Can Celebrate
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 […]
eLearning Support: 3 Learning Cloud Benefits
Providing valuable learning opportunities to students and faculty amidst the cacophony of digital distractions can be a challenge. How can your institution ensure sound upskilling, reskilling, and training programs for all of the varying needs of your campus constituents? Infobase Learning Cloud meets these needs with accessible and outcome-based microlearning courseware. Learn three different ways […]
Classic Women Authors: Celebrating Their Voices
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, […]
Women in STEM: Inspiring Innovators Then and Now
According to the Department of Labor, there are expected to be more than 11.4 million STEM jobs by 2032. And job opportunities in STEM are expected to grow by 10.8 percent, which is faster than the average for all occupations. Yet, according to the American Association of University Women, women only make up about 28% […]
Using Issues & Controversies in Instruction: 4 Key Strategies
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 […]
Using Films On Demand in Instruction: 4 Key Strategies
This brief guide provides ideas for using Films On Demand in instruction. Written by instructional designer and doctoral candidate Waneta Hebert, this resource offers simple suggestions on how you can use Films On Demand in your courses by: Engaging students with the power of choice Empowering students to explore their interests Elevating struggling students with additional support Extending high-achieving students to new heights
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 […]
Credo Source: Getting to Know the Platform
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 […]
Closed Captioning in Education: 12 Key Benefits
Captions and transcripts help students with comprehension, accuracy, engagement, and the retention of information transmitted in course videos. They allow the learner to see, hear, and contextualize words and sentences simultaneously. This is especially important for English language learners and struggling readers but benefits all users.
Using Credo Reference in Instruction: 4 Key Strategies
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 […]
