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Information Literacy in History Education: An Opportunity for Academic Libraries at America's 250th
America’s 250th anniversary is about to generate a flood of scholarship, syllabi, and campus programming. Political science courses will revisit...
Information Literacy in History Education: A Public Library Opportunity for America's 250th
Every milestone anniversary brings a predictable wave of interest. Family history questions pile up at the reference desk. Kids start...
Information Literacy in History Education: Why It Matters for America's 250th
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the timing couldn’t be better for a fresh look at how we...
Introducing InfoLaunch: A New Name for a Thirty-Year Story
The World Almanac for Kids has a new name. Here’s why it matters — and why the name itself tells...
What Credo Data Tells Us about Student Research Trends
Director of Product Jeff Soloway dives into the shifting research interests of today’s student population, drawing on millions of searches...
Welcome to the Stack — May Edition
Welcome to The Stack—a monthly program that gives librarians and teachers a curated set of ready-to-use resources that turn “I’m...
Why Students Struggle with Research (and How Libraries Can Fix It)
Many students fail not because they lack information, but because they lack a clear starting point. This article explores how...
Teaching Learners to Think Critically About the Planet
How educators and librarians can equip K-12 students, college learners, and public library patrons to analyze scientific claims, interpret environmental...
Welcome to the Stack — April Edition
Welcome to The Stack—a monthly program that gives librarians and teachers a curated set of ready-to-use resources that turn “I’m...
Learning in the Modern Age: Why Students Need a Managed, Structured Flow of Information
Imagine this: A learner begins a research project on the Amazon rainforest. They open a laptop, and an hour later,...
From Page to Screen: How Video Helps Learners Engage with Literature
Many students encounter classic literature the same way: staring down dense language, unfamiliar social codes, and worlds that feel impossibly...
Teaching News Literacy to Learners in a Misinformation Age
For decades, librarians have been at the forefront of media and information literacy—guiding learners in source evaluation, research practices, and...
Help Students Master Math with Infobase
We rely on many kinds of technology every day. We use it to turn on lights, take life-saving medicine, and...
Iran Nuclear Program: A Featured Controversy from Issues & Controversies
Israel and U.S. Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Program On June 12, 2025, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion. It carried out...
Library Resources as Essential AI Complements
The beauty of information literacy is that there’s never a time when it’s not at the fore in our academic,...
This Juneteenth, Learn About African-American History
Looking for resources to commemorate Juneteenth and explore the history of African-American freedom and justice? Infobase is here to help....
¡Vámonos! Figure It Out with Alma’s Way
Have you ever wished that you could pause life long enough to figure out the answers to your problems? Well,...
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month: Early Warning Signs and Prevention
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disease that slowly worsens over time. It damages memory and thinking skills. It is the...
Do Tariffs Benefit the Economy? A Featured Controversy from Issues & Controversies
On April 2, 2025, a day called “Liberation Day,” President Donald Trump announced broad tariffs on imported goods. The tariffs...
Help Kids Learn with Crayola Creative Activities
About Crayola: Create to Learn Series Creative activities can build children’s problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. In addition, they can improve...
Get Students Ready for Life after Graduation
Students have many opportunities after graduation, but they may not know where they want to go. They may also not...
Smart Ways to Use AI for Your MBA Application
How to ethically and strategically use AI to sharpen your grad school application.
Five Great Remote-First Fintech Firms
The good news is many fintech firms have adopted a remote-first workplace structure.
Promote Mental Health Awareness with These Resources
While the benefits of maintaining one’s physical health are well documented and discussed, mental health is equally as important. And...