As Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) information professionals, being part of racial and ethnic affinity groups within organizations and associations has played an essential role in our professional... read more →

Planning to go to the Future of Education Technology Conference in Orlando, FL, on January 25–28? If so, please visit Infobase booth #1249 to enter our prize raffle and to... read more →

One morning not too long ago, I took the dogs outside for their midday bathroom break, and when I didn’t immediately melt under Texas heat, I realized that it was... read more →

A Historical Spotlight from Issues & Controversies in History: KEATING-OWEN CHILD LABOR ACT: Should the Federal Government Regulate Child Labor? Was the Keating-Owen Child Labor Act constitutional? Did the federal... read more →

Many academic libraries are creating new positions because there is a need for someone with specific expertise.  I see many positions around diversity, equity, inclusion, open education resources or critical... read more →

Is your public library responsible for supporting homeschooling families in your community? We’ll bet it is; 78% of parents who homeschool their children use the public library as a source... read more →

The elf on the shelf has returned to his home in the North, and your students have returned to the classroom. Some are well-rested, some are restless, and everyone seems... read more →

Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD, is a longtime subscriber of Firsthand (formerly Vault Campus) and a Historically Black College/University (HBCU). In this case study, Seana T. Coulter, M.Ed., NCC,... read more →

Featured in Issues & Controversies: NFL HEAD INJURIES: Is the National Football League (NFL) Doing Enough to Address Head Injuries? Is the NFL doing enough to prevent head injuries? Be... read more →

At Credo we understand the need for libraries to write interesting social media content to engage your users and raise awareness of valuable resources and services. That’s why we’ve created... read more →

Building a career, unlike finding a job, is a lifelong pursuit, and college can be a key step.  But, how can educators help students learn to stick it out through... read more →

Incorporating a moment of reflection has been tough this semester due to being back on campus full time. As colleagues, students, and faculty have more physical access to you, this... read more →